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Super Rabbit Boy vs. the Gigabot!: A Branches Book (Press Start! #16)

#16 of 17 in Press Start! Series

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What’s inside...

In the sixteenth installment of the Press Start! series, Sunny the gamer returns—controller in hand—to guide his in-game hero, Super Rabbit Boy, through his most intimidating challenge yet: stopping King Viking’s gigantic new robot, the Gigabot, before it stomps Animal Town into pixels. Fast-paced chapters alternate between Sunny’s bedroom (the player) and the bright, 8-bit world of Animal Town (the game), creating an accessible, humor-packed adventure that blends video-game logic with classic superhero daring. With limited continues, tricky power-ups, and a looming time limit, Super Rabbit Boy must rely on quick thinking, courage, and teamwork to save his friends and the game world from certain glitchy doom.
Series reading

Sequential

Age

5-8

Length

80 pages, Hardcover

Text complexity

Character compass

Super Rabbit Boy
Sunny
Gigabot
King Viking

Discussion points

How did Super Rabbit Boy stay calm when the timer shrank?
What real-life situations feel like a boss battle to you?
Why was asking friends for help important in this story?
How would you redesign the Gigabot to be less scary?
Tip: Role play these questions
Act out game sound effects during reading to boost engagement.
Create a paper level map together, practicing sequencing skills.

Key lessons

Example Lesson: Work together to solve big problems
Explanation: Super Rabbit Boy invites friends with unique skills to defeat Gigabot.
Real-World Application: Ask classmates or siblings for help on projects or chores.
Example Lesson: Stay calm when plans change
Explanation: A hacked timer forces new strategies without panicking.
Real-World Application: Practice deep breaths when a game or activity doesn’t go as planned.
Example Lesson: Learn from mistakes
Explanation: Super Rabbit Boy respawns and tries new tactics after each setback.
Real-World Application: View errors on homework as chances to improve rather than failures.
Example Lesson: Celebrate small victories
Explanation: Each collected battery earns cheers and boosts morale.
Real-World Application: Recognize steps like finishing a chapter or tidying a room.