Everyone has unique families. You know, the great aunt who mispronounces
your name… Or, the younger brother who is convinced he is the lead singer of
the biggest rock and roll band.
A Day With Wilbur Robinson by William Joyce personifies the ultimate eccentric
family! Part of the fictional picture
book genre, this book follows twelve-year old Lewis to the home of his friend
Wilbur for a visit.
Wilbur has a very innovative family of
scientists, inventors, entertainers, and musicians. Robots are wandering the premises, as the
octopus servant answers the door. Wilbur
shows Lewis around. Lewis meets Wilbur’s
family members who have everything from antigravity devices to launching cannon
balls. Suddenly Wilbur’s grandfather
notices he misplaced his denture teeth while leading an orchestra of
frogs. The entire household searches for
the teeth. Will they ever be found?
Every person, young and old should read
this mesmerizing book. It is exciting,
imaginative, and so funny. Each and
every family member is vividly described, helping readers connect the
characters to people in their own lives.
The book shows readers that every family is quirky, and we should
celebrate the qualities about each of our families. The author reaches all cultures and genders
with the fast past, witty plot. It is a
classic book about families with an added futuristic twist. I remember reading it with my own father growing
up, pausing, and laughing at the different situations on each page. The book allows for many opportunities to ask
questions, make predictions, and make observations. It is beautifully illustrated
with colors that make characters jump off the page. The book was recently made into a movie which
DOES NOT EVEN COME CLOSE to being as great!
-Katie Vanko EDRL 524
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