Little Robot

By Ben Hatke,

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Book description

A lonely girl befriends a sweet little robot in this brand new adventure from Zita the Spacegirl author Ben Hatke! When a little girl finds an adorable robot in the woods, she presses a button and accidentally activates him for the first time. Now, she finally has a friend. But…

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2 authors picked Little Robot as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

My last pick, by Ben Hatke, is unlike the other books on this list because it’s wordless (mostly)! But Hatke is a skilled artist and his illustrations convey a rich narrative, allowing readers to really immerse themselves in the story.

The visual storytelling creates an emotional connection with the characters, making their journey feel personal and engaging. You can interpret the story in your own way. Nice blend of adventure and heartwarming friendship here!

From Steve's list on graphic novels for young readers.

A young girl, who appears to be different from the other kids in her town, finds a misplaced robot and teaches it the joys of nature (exploring, petting cats, skipping rocks, etc.). They continue to meet every day, and each day their friendship grows stronger. Eventually, the friends realize they are very different, and the robot longs to find more of his kind. 

The concepts are more advanced in this story than the others I’ve chosen. The girl is a loner who finds a friend she wants to protect by any means. The robot resists her protective nature because he…

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