The Wild Robot

Peter Brown
J Brown
Series: Wild Robot

Initializing for the first time on a remote island where she is all alone, Roz the robot learns survival strategies from the island's hostile animals and finally gains acceptance when she cares for an orphaned gosling. By the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of Creepy Carrots!.—Baker & Taylor



"I have read many chapter books out loud to my children, and this one tops the list of being enjoyable for young and old alike."—Submitted by Sarah K., Materials Handler


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