Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots
By Michael Rex
The Story
A crowd of robots helps explain the difference between facts you can prove — like how many robots there are — and opinions you just feel, like which robot dances best.
Why It's Special
For the kid who argues that their opinion is definitely, actually true, this book gives them the words to sort out what's provable from what's just a feeling.
- Big idea: Facts can be proven, opinions can't — and knowing the difference helps you listen better and argue fairer.
- Vibes: Playful, clear-headed, a little silly with a room full of robots making the case.
Perfect For Kids Who
- are working on telling facts apart from feelings
- love robots and playful nonfiction
- enjoy debating who's right about everything
- respond well to clear examples explained simply
Ask Your Little Reader
- Concept check: Can you think of one fact and one opinion about robots from the book?
- Real-life connection: What's a fact about you, and what's an opinion someone might have about you?
- Critical thinking: Why do you think it's important to know when you need more information before deciding something's a fact?
- Imagination: If you got to design a robot, what fact and what opinion could someone have about it?
- Social-emotional: Why is it nice to listen to someone's opinion even if it's different from yours?
