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Sara Varon

Author of Robot Dreams

12+ Works 1,626 Members 173 Reviews 2 Favorited

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Works by Sara Varon

Robot Dreams (2007) 740 copies
Bake Sale (2011) 252 copies
Odd Duck (2013) — Illustrator — 192 copies
Chicken And Cat (1782) 98 copies
Chicken And Cat Clean Up (2009) 95 copies
Sweaterweather (2003) 67 copies
New Shoes (2018) 63 copies
Hold Hands (2019) 26 copies
My Pencil and Me (2020) 19 copies

Associated Works

A Velocity of Being: Letters to a Young Reader (2018) — Illustrator — 234 copies
Comics Squad #2: Lunch! (2016) — Illustrator — 122 copies
The Best American Comics 2012 (2012) — Contributor — 113 copies
Friends of Lulu Presents: Broad Appeal (2003) — Contributor — 16 copies

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LibrarianDest | 23 other reviews | Jan 3, 2024 |
It's not [b:Robot Dreams|41818|Robot Dreams (Masterworks of Science Fiction and Fantasy)|Isaac Asimov|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1309206791s/41818.jpg|1398365], but it's (pun alert) sweet. Mainly it's about a little cupcake, a baker with big dreams, who ultimately puts friendship first. I thought the ending was anti-climactic, but this will surely please anyone looking for baking ideas and recipes.
 
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LibrarianDest | 34 other reviews | Jan 3, 2024 |
A dog builds a robot to be his friend. They are happy, until a trip to the beach results in their separation. The dog moves on to other friendships, but they don't last. Meanwhile, the robot just has his dreams to occupy him. Eventually, they both find happiness, but the ending is bittersweet.

This story is told with zero dialogue and only a few words. It will resonate with you if you've ever lost a friendship (whether it was your fault or theirs). It's simple enough for a kid to get, but the message is so profound that adults will like it too. The art is just wonderful with its soothing colors, clean lines, and delightful details.

Highly recommended!
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LibrarianDest | 74 other reviews | Jan 3, 2024 |
This is really heartbreaking. Now I want a robot friend, especially one that "bakes delicious pies" and "tells good stories." It's one of those rare books where after reading it you can't wait to pass it along to someone else.
 
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Works
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Rating
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ISBNs
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