Zip the Robot Series

The Scarf, with Zip the Robot

by Rebecca Purcell

Published 1 April 2023

Age range 1+

Cat teaches Zip to knit, and Zip learns faster isn't always better; with bold pictures and simple text for new readers.

When Zip the robot sees Cat knitting, he wants to knit a scarf, too. But Zip soon finds knitting very boring, and even using his turbo boost doesn't help him knit faster! This book is perfect for beginner preschool and kindergarten readers with bold, simple illustrations, appealing characters, and easy-to-read text with new words to expand young readers' vocabulary. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for children and readers of all ages.

Zip, the World's Greatest Robot

by Rebecca Purcell

Published 1 August 2022

Age range 1+

Zip discovers he may not be the world's greatest robot, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text for new readers.

When Zip tries to prove he is the world's greatest robot, things don't go exactly as planned. Despite his imperfection, he finds he is his friend's favorite robot. This book is perfect for beginner preschool and kindergarten readers with bold, simple illustrations, appealing characters, and easy-to-read text with new words to expand young readers' vocabulary. Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for children and readers of all ages.

'A charming look at the distinction between 'perfect' and 'perfect for you.'...Proof that being loved is better than being the greatest.' - Kirkus, starred review

Zip's New Button

by Rebecca Purcell

Published 1 April 2023

Age range 1+

A robot imagines what his new button does. With bold illustrations and simple text for beginning readers.

Zip is back, and he has a new button! Zip is eager to show off his new button to Cat, even though he isn't quite sure what it does. Will it take them back in time? Send them to the moon? Make them invisible? It turns out the button has a much more practical and relaxing purpose. This beginner reader book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text, also makes a sweet bedtime story! Printed as a board book, the story is nicely designed for children and readers of all ages!

'A delight - like Zip itself, the art and storyline are clean and simple but also loaded with warmth and personality.' - Kirkus Reviews

Zip the Robot Builds a Spaceship

by Rebecca Purcell

Published 15 July 2022

Part of the Zip the Robot series of full-colour board books, this is the story of an overconfident robot who is wants to build the world’s greatest spaceship. His good friend Cat is eager to help. But when it is finished, the spaceship won’t launch. This amusing beginner reader book about a robot who finds out how much he has to learn has bold, bright illustrations and simple text and shows readers the importance of creative problem-solving. It introduces young readers to a range of vocabulary, simple dialogue, and onomatopoeia.

Zip the Robot Helps Out

by Rebecca Purcell

Published 15 July 2022

In this story in the Zip the Robot series of full-colour board books about an overconfident robot, Zip’s friend Cat has a cake, and it looks yummy! But when Cat asks Zip to hold his cake, Zip finds the temptation to taste it too powerful. Zip realizes he has made a mistake and must say sorry. Zip may have a lot to learn but his friends Cat and Bird love him anyway. This amusing beginner reader book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will show the readers the importance of honesty and forgiveness. It introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

Zip the Robot Sees a Spider

by Rebecca Purcell

Published 1 November 2022

In this story, Zip sees a spider on his friend Cat’s arm. But Zip has a plan to remove the spider—a plan that will make him a hero! Zip tries unsuccessfully to scare the spider away, but he does scare Cat! This amusing beginner reader book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will show readers the importance of careful problem-solving. Introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

Zip the Robot Takes a Hike

by Rebecca Purcell

Published 1 October 2022

In this story in the Zip the Robot series, Zip wants to accompany Cat on a hike. “Robots are great hikers”, he says. But the hike is too long, hot, and muddy for a robot. This amusing beginner reader book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will show readers the importance of taking care of your friends and keeping a good attitude. Introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

Zip the Robot's Tea Party

by Rebecca Purcell

Published 1 October 2022

In this story, Zip, an overconfident robot, wants to have a tea party with Cat. Zip insists that tea parties require fancy hats, cake with frosting, and sugar cookies, but when Cat wants to pour the tea, Zip admits he doesn’t like tea, though he loves cake and cookies! This amusing beginner reader book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will show readers the importance of thinking creatively. Introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

Zip the Robot Has a New Toy

by Rebecca Purcell

Published 1 February 2023

In this story, Zip has a shiny, expensive, fancy new toy. His friend Cat wants to play with it, but Zip’s toy is much too fancy! This amusing beginner reader book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will show the readers the importance of patience and taking care of precious things. Introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.

Zip the Robot Tries to Relax

by Rebecca Purcell

Published 1 November 2022

In this story, Zip wants to play ball, but his friend Cat wants to relax by imagining something peaceful. But when Zip tries to help Cat, his efforts are anything but relaxing! This amusing beginner reader book, with bold, bright illustrations and simple text will show readers the importance of patience and friendship. Introduces young readers to simple vocabulary and dialogue.