Bernard the Robot loses his bottom on the park swing, and sets off to find it.
Every time he gets close, it disappears again! Bird was using it as a nest, but it was too heavy; Bear used it in his drum kit, but it was too tinny; the Squirrels built sandcastles with it…and now it looks as if they’re sailing away in it.
Will Bernard EVER get his bottom back? This fabulous book will have kids – big and small – laughing every time.
No-Bot the Robot with No Bottom, written by Sue Hendra, is a brand new release from Simon & Schuster.
Available in paperback where all good books are sold for $14.99. Also available as an ebook for $11.99.
No-Bot the Robot with No Bottom, written by Sue Hendra, is one of those books you can happily read over and over again and it will still be fun! The pictures are big, bright and colourful, while the text is simple but engaging at the same time. This is a great book that both mum and dad and child will enjoy.
I have to write another review for hubby. He read No-bot to the kids for the first time yesterday afternoon. I have to point out that hubby does not like to read at all. Books, instruction manuals, nothing. I'm thrilled to say he thoroughly enjoyed reading No-bot!! It was so good to hear him and the kids laughing together, I think it was a fantastic bonding experience for them. I would definitely recommend all the mummies out there to get their partner's to read this to their children!
After reading all the wonderful reviews on here I had to get this book for my kids. I'm pleased to say they absolutely love it. I almost know it off by heart already, I have read it that many times! It has a fantastic story line which keeps the kids amused from start to finish, with lots of giggles along the way! The illustrations are colourful and entertaining and they can spend ages just studying the pictures. No-bot has fast become a new favourite in my house and will have a place in my bookcase for many years to come. I would definitely recommend to anyone.
I found this to be a big hit with my two boys. We borrowed a copy from a friend who found it in a bookstore and her children also enjoyed it immensely. The story uses clear, simple language and the colorful simple picture design actively engages young listeners. The boys were easily drawn into the story and their attention engaged until the end.
My 3 year old son has finally gotten into sitting down and reading a book with me and he was very happy with this particular book. He loves it. Its cute, its funny and it's easy to get him involved in the story. It's definitely a favourite at our house and I highly recommend it to other families who want a bit of a silly giggle!
This is a fantastic book, I have just hired it from the local library this morning and have already read it to the kids 3 times. We all had a good giggle while reading it. I will definitely be going to buy this book next time I am out at the main shops.
So it's now funny and acceptable to talk about bottoms in our house! Lovely illustrations, rhyming and story. The girls ask for this book to be read all the time (and the adults are happy to do so). I'd definitely recommend this to others and will look for more books by the author.
My little Miss loved it. She thought it was funny that he just forgot about his bottom at the park as she has left things at the park also. I also liked the way little Miss commented about how every one who tried to use it, then helped as best they could to let No - Bot know where it may be. She has taken it to her teacher from last year to read to the new Kindy Kids.
My two granddaughters were in hysterics about the robot loosing his bottom. The story is wonderfully funny with such a little journey. The illustrations are too cute and very bright with colouring that the girls loved to point at the different things on the pages.
It's a book that you can read over and over again and even i don't mind it. It's a very very good story!!!
This is my second review for the book - "No-Bot, The Robot with no bottom" by Sue Hendra.
WOW! What an amazing hit this book has been with my 3 children. Who would have thought a little red Robot that goes on a mission to find his lost bottom to be so entertaining for all (even my husband!)
My 3 year old daughter is particularly drawn to the bright colourful illustrations, my 7 year old son enjoys reading the book by himself (well apart from the Robots name of Bernard he gets a little tongue tide over that) and thoroughly enjoyed the story and my 10 year daughter old finds the need to read it to my 3 year old again and again (just an excuse I think)
Once again the text is basic the illustrations are bright and the characters are all "friendly and welcoming" the story keeps the children turning the pages without getting bored.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone with children especially for preschool aged children.
We've really enjoyed reading No-Bot the Robot with No Bottom, written by Sue Hendra over and over again. It's pictures are bright, glossy and filled with lots of colour to capture the attention and imagination of littlies. The story itself is fun as you go looking for No-bot's bottom. Lots of fun and laughter.
No-Bot the Robot with No Bottom, written by Sue Hendra, is one of those books you can happily read over and over again and it will still be fun! The pictures are big, bright and colourful, while the text is simple but engaging at the same time. This is a great book that both mum and dad and child will enjoy.
No-Bot the Robot with No Bottom, written by Sue Hendra is a very funny story. My seven year old loves reading this story to her younger cousin and thinks it is very cute. A simple, engaging story, with lovely bright pictures, helps to capture the kids attention as they go looking for Bernard's bottom. Lots of fun!
It is a good book that is short but fun to read. It is enjoyed really well and it is hours of fun for a book. The colors are really nice and inviting for a child. It has basic colours perfect for their learning and for their eyes that are exploring. Its a good books to bring anywhere we go. Its a highly recommended book for mommies looking for a good read for the whole family with active kids.
A BOOK THAT YOU CAN READ TO YOUR KIDS MANY TIMES OVER & OVER
I received this book review last year and i must say my daughter still picks to read it @ bed time :) We both have a laugh @ the end suitable for all ages & great to read together @ any time or place. We have a big library @ home reading can teach a child many things & its great to start @ an early age. I always tell my daughter to read aloud the best thing you can tell a child to do. Happy reading :) PS even our Dog Gizmo enjoys listening to us read :)
This book is really really good, I really felt if engaged me a lot, I found It very difficult to put down, had to be reading it all the time, really annoyed the crap out of my hubby! which made it even better,
very good story , would be happy to read it again!
I decided to purchase this book after reding the reviews & have read this on many occasions to my nephews who are very much into bottoms & robots. Very funny, lots of giggles are had, it has not lost it's appeal, it's the first book they both go for especially the older one :)
How clever of Hendra to put 'bottom' into the title of a children's picture book! I predict children who are not fluent readers will be able to decode 'bottom' in a second and grab it off the library or bookstore shelf. Luckily, parents and teachers can rest easy that there is nothing in the story's content to be worried about.
The illustrations are perfect for the under-five set: large, clear and brightly coloured. Kids will enjoy looking for Bernard the No-Bot's bottom throughout the tale. They'll be encouraged to look for shapes in their environment too, and rejoice with Bernard and his friends when that elusive bottom is found.
After reading other reviews I decided to purchase this book. I have read it , on more than one occasion, to a class of 24 7 year olds. It is often the children's pick for the story of the day.It does not lose its appeal after re-reading. I love it and the kids love it.
I have to write another review for hubby. He read No-bot to the kids for the first time yesterday afternoon. I have to point out that hubby does not like to read at all. Books, instruction manuals, nothing. I'm thrilled to say he thoroughly enjoyed reading No-bot!! It was so good to hear him and the kids laughing together, I think it was a fantastic bonding experience for them. I would definitely recommend all the mummies out there to get their partner's to read this to their children!
After reading all the wonderful reviews on here I had to get this book for my kids. I'm pleased to say they absolutely love it. I almost know it off by heart already, I have read it that many times! It has a fantastic story line which keeps the kids amused from start to finish, with lots of giggles along the way! The illustrations are colourful and entertaining and they can spend ages just studying the pictures. No-bot has fast become a new favourite in my house and will have a place in my bookcase for many years to come. I would definitely recommend to anyone.
My kids have thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's interesting & entertaining. It's engaging for the kids. An easy read & my eldest follows along very easily. THe illustrations are great. I would recommend this to any one. It's been a great read. the kids still haven't got bored of it. Yeah, that's a plus !!
We had this one at playgroup. The kids lost interest after a little while ( but that is the age they are at) Normally when this happens whomever is reading stops - there was general demand from the other Mums to hear the end of the story! Must get a copy for when she is a little older
I really loved reading this book to my son, I missed out on reviewing it but went out and bought it anyway. I love that its very light hearted and is interesting for children but they are learning at the same time. The illustrations are excellent and I would tell all my mummy friends to buy this book for your child, its really entertaining for both mum and child
I love reading No-Bot the Robot with No Bottom with my son a lot. Its an interesting book with great story line and illustrations to keep kids engaged in the story and happy as well. Everyday I read this book to my son and he shows same level of excitement for it. He is learning to read these days and sometimes read the book to me.Its a great book for bedtime as well. Recommend it to everyone who loves to read to their kids.
i stumbled across this book with my sons preschool......... the first impression captivates the young child by the robot illustration........ the title sounded fun and cheey, which sums up my 4 year so already we were both intrigued and interested :-) he enjoyed it and so did i, it was fun and i love seeing my kids smile with reading :-)
When I opened the package my 3yr old wanted to read it straight away....I'm glad we did as she hasn't put it down since. My husband and I look forward to bedtime reading just as much as she does and this book is great for big kids like us as it is for the little ones. The colourful illustrations are great and compliment the book well. A must read!
I found this to be a big hit with my two boys. We borrowed a copy from a friend who found it in a bookstore and her children also enjoyed it immensely. The story uses clear, simple language and the colorful simple picture design actively engages young listeners. The boys were easily drawn into the story and their attention engaged until the end.
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“My Floor Has Never Been So Clean”: The Mop That’s Winning Over Mums
Mopping isn’t exactly the chore most of us look forward to, but like most mums, for Katrina Macilroy, it’s unavoidable.
With three teenagers, a husband, a dog, two cats and timber flooring throughout most of her home, there’s plenty to keep her mop busy.
“I thought the toddler stage was hard, but teenagers take it to a whole other level,” Katrina told Mouths of Mums.
She describes herself as a ‘full-time Uber driver’ for her three kids, but when she’s home, she may as well be a full-time cleaner.
Her husband is a concreter, the family has plenty of sand coming inside and, with teenagers touching everything, the floors quickly show the evidence of a full family life.
“I have to mop like every second day because the floor gets marks,” she said.
So when Katrina was given the chance to try the Vileda Easy Wring & Clean TURBO Mop & Bucket Set, she was keen to see whether it could actually make one of her least favourite cleaning tasks any easier.
“I didn’t have high hopes for it to start with, because I’ve used spin mops before and I’d been disappointed,” she admitted.
But it didn’t take long for her to change her mind. One of the first things Katrina noticed was just how easy the mop was to use.
The foot pedal made wringing the mop quick and simple, without having to stop and fiddle with anything.
“It was so easy to spin it,” she says. “It wasn’t like you’re spinning it for hours or anything.”
She was also impressed by how quickly the mop itself could be put together, and the simple button that releases the mop head for washing.
“That simple press notion, everyone can do that. So I love that.”
It’s The Little Things That Add Up
For Katrina, who regularly finds herself cleaning up after a busy family, these little details made a surprisingly big difference. She also loved the triangular mop head, particularly when it came to getting into the corners and edges that her previous mop struggled with.
“The triangle design makes it easy to get into all the little corners,” she says.
But ultimately, the big question was whether it actually cleaned her floors. Katrina’s answer was an enthusiastic yes.
“My floor has never been so clean,” she says.
Katrina was also surprised by how light and manoeuvrable the mop felt, because at just 4’11”, she says mopping can sometimes be an uncomfortable job.
“I’m not a tall person, so trying to mop is always just a horrible experience.”
But she found the Vileda Easy Wring & Clean TURBO Mop & Bucket Set easy to move around and able to go in different directions without feeling heavy or awkward.
And it wasn’t just the mop itself that won Katrina over. She says the bucket design solved one of her biggest mopping frustrations: accidentally tipping the bucket over.
With timber floors, getting too much water onto the floor is something she tries hard to avoid. “The amount of mop buckets I’ve tipped over and just gone everywhere,” she says.
That can turn a simple cleaning job into another mess to deal with, particularly when you’re suddenly scrambling for towels and a dry mop head.
But Katrina says the Vileda bucket feels much more stable because of its design.
And for someone who mops as often as she does, she says that has saved her time. “This thing has saved me so much time, I can’t get over it.”
The Only Mop You’ll Need
Katrina also admits that she’d previously convinced herself she needed a steam mop. She even bought one, only to discover that plugging it in every time she wanted to clean wasn’t exactly appealing.
“You have to plug it in like a vacuum. Like, that’s not fun, I don’t want to do that.”
After trying the Vileda, she says she’s no longer convinced she needs one.
“Why do you need a steam mop when you can get this one?”
For Katrina, the combination of being lightweight, easy to wring, simple to manoeuvre and able to get into those awkward corners has made mopping feel much less frustrating. And despite going into the trial with low expectations, she’s now very happy to recommend it.
“I’m not trying to sell you a product, but I’m just saying that I’m very impressed with it. It’s really good.”
Her final verdict?
“It’s been really, really good. Recommend!”
This Real Story was provided as part of a paid sponsorship opportunity. Katrina was chosen to share her story because she was sent out and tried the Vileda Easy Wring & Clean TURBO Mop & Bucket Set, and genuinely loved it! And Vileda is so confident they’ve made the best spin mop ever, they’re backing the new & improved Easy Wring & Clean TURBO with a 5 Year Guarantee.
This mop so good and the views all are positive so I just purchased one on milkrun through Woolworths and it come with 2 mop head refills. Can’t wait to use it.
Yes, I couldn’t agree more. The Vileda spin mop is by far my favourite mop for a good thorough clean at home. I even got the landlords to purchase one for the holiday house I clean to make cleaning a breeze and get the job done properly. I always grab a spare when they’re out for half price.
Ah, I received a ‘you’re a finalist’ email from MoM for this fantastic mop but didn’t receive anything beyond that. I was looking forward to giving this a try to compare the three existing options I have but alas. Looks good, fingers crossed I can try it in the near future!
Omg! Yes! With 4 dogs and 4 teens AND the guests they bring home with them LOL our timber floors and tiles don’t stand a chance! I would love to see them add some wheels to the bottom of the bucket so that you don’t have to carry the bucket around with you.
This sounds like an excellent mop that makes cleaning so easy! I love a product that not only is as effective as advertised but makes a job less grueling. I gotta say though, a steam mop that plugs in sounds like an awful idea. I have a tineco floor mop, which is cordless and charges at a base, and it’s incredible on my white tiles.
12:35 pm
Parents and kids will enjoy.
4:13 pm
Thumbs up from hubby!
1:44 pm
Has a permanent place in my bookcase!
5:12 pm
Entertaining
2:37 pm
A Funny Story for little Kids
4:37 pm
Awesome book
1:46 pm
Love it...
12:26 pm
Fantastic
11:00 am
Seriously Hilarious
It's a book that you can read over and over again and even i don't mind it. It's a very very good story!!!
3:56 pm
2nd Review same opinion - Fabulous book!
WOW! What an amazing hit this book has been with my 3 children. Who would have thought a little red Robot that goes on a mission to find his lost bottom to be so entertaining for all (even my husband!)
My 3 year old daughter is particularly drawn to the bright colourful illustrations, my 7 year old son enjoys reading the book by himself (well apart from the Robots name of Bernard he gets a little tongue tide over that) and thoroughly enjoyed the story and my 10 year daughter old finds the need to read it to my 3 year old again and again (just an excuse I think)
Once again the text is basic the illustrations are bright and the characters are all "friendly and welcoming" the story keeps the children turning the pages without getting bored.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone with children especially for preschool aged children.
1:02 pm
A great book!
12:35 pm
Parents and kids will enjoy.
4:08 pm
Lots of fun
6:41 pm
good read
12:03 pm
A BOOK THAT YOU CAN READ TO YOUR KIDS MANY TIMES OVER & OVER
5:23 pm
GOOD
very good story , would be happy to read it again!
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No-bot the robot
11:24 pm
The illustrations are perfect for the under-five set: large, clear and brightly coloured. Kids will enjoy looking for Bernard the No-Bot's bottom throughout the tale. They'll be encouraged to look for shapes in their environment too, and rejoice with Bernard and his friends when that elusive bottom is found.
8:47 pm
Very cute
I can relate to the feeling of your bottom being \stuck in a swing!
I would have to say that I would be very happy myself if my bottom happened to fall off!
11:59 am
Holds a prominent place on the bookshelf.
12:45 am
A cute yet funny story all young kids will love
the story is very funny and entertaining, he loves it so much he now can tell himself the story.
I have purchased it since for a friends little girl, and she too loved it, both my nephew and friends little girl were 3 when they first heard it.
Plus what kid doesn't want an excuse to talk about bottoms!!
4:13 pm
Thumbs up from hubby!
1:44 pm
Has a permanent place in my bookcase!
1:30 pm
Yes - bot
8:08 pm
Mums loved it
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No-Bot
11:42 am
kids love it...
1:04 pm
fun and entertaining
6:18 pm
Awrsome
5:12 pm
Entertaining
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