Bronson Beaver Builds a Robot

Let's inspire kids to be inventive and industrious when pursuing their dreams.
This slim and fast-paced chapter book will instill in young readers a spirit of creativity and invention, an appreciation for nature, and increase their interest in STEM. It will also teach the importance of honesty, responsibility, hard work, and friendship in a fun way.

Target Audience
This book is designed for boys and girls ages 7-12 who enjoy fast-paced stories with short, action-filled chapters. It’s the right choice for kids who like books about animals, nature, technology, and robots. It’s perfect for reluctant readers and newly independent readers who are looking for more challenging stories.

Product Details:
Written by: Teko Bernard
Illustrated by: Howard Russell
Publication Date: April 2021
Paperback: 104 Pages
Illustrations: 8 x full page b/w
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.25 x 8.5 inches
Genre: Juvenile Fiction/Nature/STEM/Robots
ISBN-13: 978-0-9860593-6-0

Synopsis: During a summer stay in Elmdale, Bernard sets out to improve his basketball skills for the upcoming freshman team tryouts. But when the legendary park faces a threat, Bernard and his team enter a pivotal tournament to save it. With courage and determination, they strive to restore the park and its legacy to its former glory, all while navigating challenges and unexpected twists.

Praise for Bronson Beaver Builds a Robot

★★★★★
"Beavers are nature's most ingenious engineers, and the teenage hero of Bronson Beaver Builds a Robot might be the most inventive beaver of all. Thanks to author Teko Bernard for introducing a generation of young readers to these ingenious and vitally important ecosystem architects!

– Ben Goldfarb, Author of EAGER

★★★★★ 
"I’m really impressed by all the beaver science woven into the story!
I highly recommend it! Fantastic writing, Teko Bernard!"

– Emily Fairfax, PhD, Ecohydrologist, Beaver Dam Enthusiast

★★★★★
"This furry family tale will likely become a favorite of young readers,
while the positive message should have parents cheering for more."

– US Review of Books (Recommended Rating)

★★★★★
"This fast-paced novel, focusing on a young inventor and his dueling responsibilities,
is perfect for middle-grade readers interested in robot fun."

– BookLife Reviews (Publishers Weekly)

★★★★★
"The conflict between pursuing a passion and doing one’s duty is handled in a unique way, and the story as a whole works, with a coherent plot and a satisfying outcome.”

– Kirkus Reviews

★★★★★
"This book is so darling!!! I have some readers who need help branching out from their same genres and I think this book will definitely help support them - the illustrations are booking them & the chapters are awesome!!"

– Elizabeth, 3rd Grade Teacher

★★★★★
"I really enjoyed this book! My favorite parts included Bronson’s two best friends. His friends also reminded me a lot of my younger brother who is a “gamer” and uses words like bro a lot!  I give this book 5/5 stars! I love that it teaches the importance of honesty and responsibility. I can’t wait to see if Bronson has any more inventive adventures!"
– Lucy, 3rd Grader

★★★★★
"Students are going to love this story and learn about perseverance and problem solving. Read it a few chapters at a time to the whole class. It’s perfect for a robotics unit or any time for social emotional learning."
– Brittany, 5th Grade Technology Teacher

★★★★★
"My son isn't the biggest fan of reading but he asks me when we're going to read a few chapters from this one each day and y'all that's honestly the best feeling in the world. Seeing that moment when an older child develops their love of reading."
-Coffee Star Reads

★★★★★
"We finished this gem tonight at bedtime and my boys LOVED it! This was such a fun read, especially for my 10 year olds. I love books that encourage creativity and ingenuity and this one absolutely checked both boxes for us! This is a great pick for older elementary/middle grade readers - especially those with an interest in inventing and engineering."
– Erin, USBORNE Books & More

★★★★★
"BOOK REC! This week we did a book raffle and introduced this fun book by Tabron Publishing to our library! The kiddo who won the raffle finished it in two days and now my whole class is dying to take a turn to read it!"
– Alyssa, 3rd Grade Teacher

★★★★★
"This book is meant for boys and girls between 7-12 years old who like STEM, animals, nature, technology and robots. Both Big Brother and I enjoyed very much the story as these are topics we love."
– iNes

★★★★★
"Bronson Beaver Builds a Robot is such an easy read to grab any young reader’s attention. It is cute and fast paced that incorporates lessons on responsibility and science. I recommend this book for upper elementary students."
– Nikki, 4th Grade Teacher (Goodreads 5-star rating)

★★★★★
"This one is perfect for kids ages 7-10 showing the importance of
hard work and responsibility!"
– Christina Marie Reads

★★★★★
"My kids are my go-to first, if they love the book I know my students will — and they enjoyed it and were engaged when I read it to them.  It's a great book to do integration with reading, writing pros and cons, math, building a robot, problem and solution. If you are looking for a book that helps you with STEAM and most importantly teaches you about value, “Bronson Beaver Builds a Robot” is the right choice. By the way, the illustrations are fantastic! "
– Pam, ED Tech/ STEM Teacher

★★★★★
"This story can serve as a comfort read to go back to every now and then, like how most middle grade books tend to be. Bronson learns about priorities and responsibility—two valuable lessons for the reading target of this book. Furthermore, it brushes on the importance of family, tradition, and friendship."
– Elle Harriet Silver