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| The Wild Robot by Peter Brown |
It is perhaps disingenuous to review a book that will soon be released as a movie. However, The Wild Robot which was published in 2016 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers and written and delightfully illustrated by Peter Brown is an exception. It features a robot, endearing forest animals and an isolated and rugged island. I bought it in 2021 and read it three times and have since reread it. Mr. Browns’ themes include survival, friendship, cooperation, and problem solving all wrapped in the larger themes of love and adventure. The paperback edition published in 2020 includes back matter with illustration examples showing the evolution of a final illustration beginning with a first pencil sketch, to a first digital sketch, to a middle digital sketch, to a final digital rendering in chapter four. The sequel The Wild Robot Escapes which I also purchased was published in 2018 is equally interesting and has also been reread.
Books contain approximately 270 pages plus back matter on writing and illustrating in the paperback editions.
Please consider reading the books as they are a fun adventure.
Link to Author and Illustrator: Peter Brown Studio
Writing and
illustrating process for: The Wild Robot
Writing and
illustrating process for: The Wild Robot Escapes
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This must be a good series if you've reread the books. And it's cool that the first book is being released as a movie.
ReplyDeleteNatalie, thanks so much for stopping by. It is an excellent series.
DeleteI thoroughly enjoyed reading the first book but somehow missed the sequel. I'll be tracking down a copy. Great to hear of a soon to be released movie.
ReplyDeleteGreg, thanks for MMGM. The sequel ties up some loose ends.
DeleteI read and loved The Wild Robot, but still need to read the rest of the series. I plan to get to book 2 soon! Glad to hear you loved the books!
ReplyDeleteDMS thanks for your comment.
DeleteI hadn't heard of these books, but if you've read them so many times, that's quite an endorsement. Thanks for the post.
ReplyDeleteRosi thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read this one yet, but I really want to, especially after reading your post about it. Thanks for sharing this. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is a fun series. Thanks for visiting, Kasey.
DeleteA robot, forest animals and a rugged island with super themes? Sounds a super book. Also love the additional back matter and the details on the illustration. Thanks so much for the recommendation!
ReplyDeleteValinora, thank you for your kind words.
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