Rolie Polie Olie (by William Joyce)

Who could resist a robot family that not only cares about each other but also does a wacky "Rolie Polie Rumba Dance, always done in underpants!" William Joyce's love of robots comes through in this day-in-the-life story of a busy little robot boy. Entirely computer-generated, the illustrations glow with an art deco polish and candy-bright color.

Kids will empathize with the rambunctious Olie, who's having way too much fun to go to bed. But he contemplates his behavior and apologizes to all, and, just before bed, everyone hugs and makes up. Children will see their own excesses in Olie's antics and learn that it's good to takes responsibility for one's behavior.