Wild Robot

one school, one book

Wild Robot by peter Brown

A summary from Read To Them: Here is a strange and wonderful tale from renowned (and Caldecott-winning) artist, Peter Brown. A novel about a robot marooned on a mysterious island filled with flora and fauna and no one else. How will she survive in the wild? How will she adapt to animals that don’t understand her purpose? How will they adapt to her?

Roz, the protagonist, doesn’t know what her purpose is, but she understands that she must survive. She weathers a storm and endures a bear attack, and Roz even learns about the importance of camouflage from observing the wildlife around her. Slowly but surely finds ways to not only to help herself, but to come to know and aid the animals on the island, as well. It’s the wake of a rockslide that changes everything. Roz finds herself caring for an orphaned gosling called Brightbill. Motherhood is almost as terrifying a concept as navigating a strange, remote island – but it’s a challenge Roz rises to meet. Brightbill, who shines just like his name, brings an abundance of joy Roz’s way, and in caring for him, Roz finds herself feeling more like a living creature instead of a cold, calculating robot.

Families will be enamored with Roz’s story of perseverance and unselfish love as she finds her purpose and discovers the importance of friends and family. Peter Brown’s simply stated but endlessly entertaining story invites deep thought about what it means to be alive, what makes a life worth living, and how important it is to help others.

Each family will receive a copy of The Wild Robot to read together at home and a bookmark with the reading calendar schedule. At school, students celebrate and explore the novel with their classmates. This essential strategy reinforces reading instruction, increases parental involvement, bridges the home-school connection, and builds a true community of readers. Thank you for taking the time to discover this novel together with your students!

When reading together, check out this resource that has discussion questions and family activity ideas.

You can listen to the book on Youtube. Check out the video to the left for one option.

YOUR CART

one school, one book

Wild Robot by peter Brown