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The Wild Robot
The Wild Robot on the Island
Roz is not where she’s supposed to be.
You see, the robot wasn’t designed to live in the wilderness. But when she washes up on an island, she must learn from the animal inhabitants and adapt to her new, natural surroundings, and before long, the island begins to feel like home.
Filled with bestselling creator and award-winning artist Peter Brown’s stunning artwork, this moving picture book is the perfect gift for readers new to The Wild Robot or for longtime fans of the middle-grade book series that sparked a global phenomenon.
You see, the robot wasn’t designed to live in the wilderness. But when she washes up on an island, she must learn from the animal inhabitants and adapt to her new, natural surroundings, and before long, the island begins to feel like home.
Filled with bestselling creator and award-winning artist Peter Brown’s stunning artwork, this moving picture book is the perfect gift for readers new to The Wild Robot or for longtime fans of the middle-grade book series that sparked a global phenomenon.
48 pages, Hardcover
First published June 24, 2025
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About the author
Peter Brown
30 books1,488 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. See this thread for more information.
Peter Brown is an American writer and illustrator who is best known for children's picture books.
"Peter has always loved telling stories. Growing up in New Jersey, he told stories by drawing whimsical characters and scenes from his imagination. Then, as a teenager, he fell in love with writing, and told his tales with words. While studying illustration at Art Center College of Design, Peter’s love of both words and pictures led him to take several courses on children’s books, and before long he knew he’d found his calling.
After graduating from Art Center Peter moved to New York City to be closer to the publishing industry. He was working on animated TV shows when he signed a book deal to write and illustrate his first picture book, Flight of the Dodo. Peter quickly signed up his second and third books, and his career as an author and illustrator of children’s books was under way.
Peter’s books have earned him numerous honors, including a Caldecott Honor (2013) for Creepy Carrots!, two E.B. White Awards and an E.B. White Honor, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book award, a Children’s Choice Award for Illustrator of the Year, two Irma Black Honors, and five New York Times bestsellers.
Peter lives in Brooklyn, New York."
Source: About Peter Brown.
Peter Brown is an American writer and illustrator who is best known for children's picture books.
"Peter has always loved telling stories. Growing up in New Jersey, he told stories by drawing whimsical characters and scenes from his imagination. Then, as a teenager, he fell in love with writing, and told his tales with words. While studying illustration at Art Center College of Design, Peter’s love of both words and pictures led him to take several courses on children’s books, and before long he knew he’d found his calling.
After graduating from Art Center Peter moved to New York City to be closer to the publishing industry. He was working on animated TV shows when he signed a book deal to write and illustrate his first picture book, Flight of the Dodo. Peter quickly signed up his second and third books, and his career as an author and illustrator of children’s books was under way.
Peter’s books have earned him numerous honors, including a Caldecott Honor (2013) for Creepy Carrots!, two E.B. White Awards and an E.B. White Honor, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book award, a Children’s Choice Award for Illustrator of the Year, two Irma Black Honors, and five New York Times bestsellers.
Peter lives in Brooklyn, New York."
Source: About Peter Brown.
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August 8, 2025
The Wild Robot on the Island (2025) is the fourth and latest installment in Peter Brown's Wild Robot book series.
As with the previous Wild Robot books, text and illustrations are both by Brown.
It's s familiar territory about the shipwrecked robot landing and making a life for itself on the island, befriending the animals and even becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned goose - but nonetheless as charming as ever. The illustrations are particularly captivating and well observed.
As with the previous Wild Robot books, text and illustrations are both by Brown.
It's s familiar territory about the shipwrecked robot landing and making a life for itself on the island, befriending the animals and even becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned goose - but nonetheless as charming as ever. The illustrations are particularly captivating and well observed.
July 27, 2025
This stunning new picture book brings the origin story of Roz to life through vibrant, full-color illustrations. Roz awakens with no idea how she arrived on the island and begins her journey as an awkward outsider. As she observes the tallest trees, the smallest creatures, and the island's natural rhythms, she gradually learns to build, forage, and even communicate.
When she discovers and hatches an orphaned gosling named Brightbill, Roz steps into the roles of caregiver, protector, and mother. Over time, the skeptical animals of the island become her allies and form a community. However, external forces—other robots sent to retrieve her—introduce conflict, forcing Roz to make choices that reflect her loyalty to her newfound family rather than her original programming.
This book offers gentle adventure, emotional stakes, and a hopeful message: compassion and care can emerge in the most unexpected forms. It encourages readers to think critically about technology, nature, and our place among other beings. Ultimately, we are led to reflect on what “home” truly means and whether life, no matter how constructed, can learn to be alive.
To listen to my interview with the author, go to my podcast at:
https://shows.acast.com/moms-dont-hav...
When she discovers and hatches an orphaned gosling named Brightbill, Roz steps into the roles of caregiver, protector, and mother. Over time, the skeptical animals of the island become her allies and form a community. However, external forces—other robots sent to retrieve her—introduce conflict, forcing Roz to make choices that reflect her loyalty to her newfound family rather than her original programming.
This book offers gentle adventure, emotional stakes, and a hopeful message: compassion and care can emerge in the most unexpected forms. It encourages readers to think critically about technology, nature, and our place among other beings. Ultimately, we are led to reflect on what “home” truly means and whether life, no matter how constructed, can learn to be alive.
To listen to my interview with the author, go to my podcast at:
https://shows.acast.com/moms-dont-hav...
September 5, 2025
A solid retelling of book one in a picture book format.
June 25, 2025
Not shocked this was amazing! Simplified yet still heartwarming story with beautiful illustrations.
Really, this book is a FIVE BILLION STAR rating because what the continuation of this story had done for my family. This is the first full length picture book my 8yo has sat down and read to me. And, because she was such a fan of the chapter books, quizzed me throughout! "If you can guess what happens next, I'll give you a point!"
I was going to order this book for her, but no, she wanted to go with me on release day to pick up a copy the second it dropped. This series helped build a bond with my kiddo. We read every night, but this made us dig a little deeper. Her reading comprehension has improved, she has gained confidence reading aloud, and she takes parts of the books and shares/compares them to her real-life experiences.
I have been a fan of this author, but didn't realize some of our favorite books were written by him. Although, Roz and The Wild Robot series really take the cake. ❤️
Really, this book is a FIVE BILLION STAR rating because what the continuation of this story had done for my family. This is the first full length picture book my 8yo has sat down and read to me. And, because she was such a fan of the chapter books, quizzed me throughout! "If you can guess what happens next, I'll give you a point!"
I was going to order this book for her, but no, she wanted to go with me on release day to pick up a copy the second it dropped. This series helped build a bond with my kiddo. We read every night, but this made us dig a little deeper. Her reading comprehension has improved, she has gained confidence reading aloud, and she takes parts of the books and shares/compares them to her real-life experiences.
I have been a fan of this author, but didn't realize some of our favorite books were written by him. Although, Roz and The Wild Robot series really take the cake. ❤️
June 30, 2025
Re-read with audiobook: Lovely voice of the narrator Kathleen McInerney and surreal sound effects!
Original review: Absolutely breathtaking Illustrations!
Colors just pop!
This is a simplified story of the first novel made into a graphic novel.
Original review: Absolutely breathtaking Illustrations!
Colors just pop!
This is a simplified story of the first novel made into a graphic novel.
July 15, 2025
This magnificent picture book retelling of Roz the Robot’s first adventure in the original novel series, of her discovering the island where she would call home and her being a mother to a duckling, is just so beautiful told with Brown’s colorful illustrations and lots of heart. Those new or familiar with his incredible trilogy will be won over in a heartbeat. A (100%/Outstanding)
June 24, 2025
Really beautiful artwork 🥰
June 26, 2025
Great adaptation from the novels of which I have read all and seen the first movie. I am 71 yrs and have very much enjoyed them all.
July 1, 2025
I can’t wait to read this one for B&N Storytime, but I couldn’t wait to get a copy that day. This book has gorgeous illustrations and even more gorgeous themes of friendship and resilience. This is the full chapter book condensed down to a kid-friendly picture book. Highly recommend it. (And totally making my tutoring nuggets read it and talk about what the author chose to include and what he chose to leave out!)
August 12, 2025
I love this addition to the series. Beautiful illustrations!
June 27, 2025
The artwork was so cute and detailed! It's really nice that younger children will now have another way to enjoy The Wild Robot. ^_^
July 21, 2025
The illustrations are beautiful, but the abridged story lacks all conflict and drama. I'm not sure who the target audience is.
July 22, 2025
First sentence: In the middle of the ocean an island stood above the waves. It had meadows and forests and rivers and a great variety of animals. Everything was just right on the island. And then a strange new creature arrived.
Premise/plot: The Wild Robot has been adapted into a picture book. This picture book introduces younger reader to the basic, central story of The Wild Robot. It is stripped of much of the plot and many of the details.
My thoughts: I am conflicted on the rating. IF you only look at it on its own without taking into consideration either the full-length BOOK or the movie adaptation, then this is a cozy, sweet read for little ones. IF, however, you read it comparing and contrasting it with either the novel or the movie, then it's easy to see how much is truly missing. The book in hand is certainly pleasant enough, a good read. It just does not compare in any way with the novel or even the movie. It isn't quite so bad as comparing a full meal with baby food from a jar, mind you. It's just lacking 'the flavor' and substance of the book.
Premise/plot: The Wild Robot has been adapted into a picture book. This picture book introduces younger reader to the basic, central story of The Wild Robot. It is stripped of much of the plot and many of the details.
My thoughts: I am conflicted on the rating. IF you only look at it on its own without taking into consideration either the full-length BOOK or the movie adaptation, then this is a cozy, sweet read for little ones. IF, however, you read it comparing and contrasting it with either the novel or the movie, then it's easy to see how much is truly missing. The book in hand is certainly pleasant enough, a good read. It just does not compare in any way with the novel or even the movie. It isn't quite so bad as comparing a full meal with baby food from a jar, mind you. It's just lacking 'the flavor' and substance of the book.
June 27, 2025
AUTHOR’S NOTE Reader, The Wild Robot on the Island is actually a simplified version of The Wild Robot, which is the first in a series of novels I’ ve written for children. I made this picture book because I wanted to depict Roz ’ s life on the island with large, detailed, colorful illustrations. But what you ’ ve just read is only a small part of the wild robot’ s story. If you ’ re curious to learn more about Roz and Brightbill and their wild adventures, I encourage you to give the novels a read.
I chose this book after I enjoyed the movie and then the series. I was disappointed that the author left out so much of the original story. But I loved the dramatic drawings that fill each page. I also loved that the dialogue is in balloons like in a comic strip. The novels have black and white drawings in each chapter that are smaller. So the drawings are upgraded and the story is downgraded.
I chose this book after I enjoyed the movie and then the series. I was disappointed that the author left out so much of the original story. But I loved the dramatic drawings that fill each page. I also loved that the dialogue is in balloons like in a comic strip. The novels have black and white drawings in each chapter that are smaller. So the drawings are upgraded and the story is downgraded.
September 5, 2025
Read this to my five-year-old daughter last night before bedtime, and it stuck with her. She got emotional when Brightbill left on migration and started crying because she was "happy sad" when he returned to Roz and the island. She asked me again this morning about the story and wants to read it with her dad.
It was a great way to introduce the story to her because she is interested in the film. (I've seen it.) I think we'll also start reading the original books now.
It's also a great story for blended, non-traditional, and adoptive families. (We're an adoptive family with lots of extended family who are blended and/or non-traditional.) This could be a good way to talk to children about different types of families.
Checked out from the local library, but I'm planning on adding this and the originals to our personal collection.
It was a great way to introduce the story to her because she is interested in the film. (I've seen it.) I think we'll also start reading the original books now.
It's also a great story for blended, non-traditional, and adoptive families. (We're an adoptive family with lots of extended family who are blended and/or non-traditional.) This could be a good way to talk to children about different types of families.
Checked out from the local library, but I'm planning on adding this and the originals to our personal collection.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 31, 2025
When Roz washes up on an island, she accepts that this is where she is supposed to be and learns from the animals around her. Before long, the island begins to feel like home - especially when Roz becomes a mother to an orphaned gosling she calls Brightbill.
This is a simplified version of The Wild Robot that Peter Brown wrote because he “wanted to depict Roz’s life on the island with large, detailed, colorful illustrations.”, as per his note in the back of the book.
I’m here to tell you that if you adored Roz in The Wild Robot you will fall in love with her again in this version as well because of the illustrations. The original book has black and white illustrations scattered throughout the chapters, but this is a big, bold, and beautiful children’s picture book version!
This is a simplified version of The Wild Robot that Peter Brown wrote because he “wanted to depict Roz’s life on the island with large, detailed, colorful illustrations.”, as per his note in the back of the book.
I’m here to tell you that if you adored Roz in The Wild Robot you will fall in love with her again in this version as well because of the illustrations. The original book has black and white illustrations scattered throughout the chapters, but this is a big, bold, and beautiful children’s picture book version!
August 8, 2025
A and I finally finished The Wild Robot Protects!
We used a combination of the audiobook and the physical book during drives to his afterschool activities and during our time together over the past two months. This wraps up the series for us!
Z (his little brother) was often in the car with us, listening along as well. He was super excited when I told him that The Wild Robot: The Island, the picture book, had come out.
Z, T, and I read it today as one of our stories. They loved looking at the illustrations and talking about what was happening.
Once again, The Wild Robot made reading time an enjoyable experience. 🤖
We used a combination of the audiobook and the physical book during drives to his afterschool activities and during our time together over the past two months. This wraps up the series for us!
Z (his little brother) was often in the car with us, listening along as well. He was super excited when I told him that The Wild Robot: The Island, the picture book, had come out.
Z, T, and I read it today as one of our stories. They loved looking at the illustrations and talking about what was happening.
Once again, The Wild Robot made reading time an enjoyable experience. 🤖
July 29, 2025
I loved this author's first book, The Wild Robot. This is a nice way to share it with younger children. The book is a fantastic read-aloud even for pretty young kids. I enjoy his illustrations!
I didn't put two and two together that this was the Peter Brown who wrote Children Make Terrible Pets and My Teacher is a Monster. My students love those books, k-3. I also did not make the connection to Creepy Carrots book. That is an all time favorite at my school!
I will definitely pull it all together for my students when I read this book to them this fall.
I didn't put two and two together that this was the Peter Brown who wrote Children Make Terrible Pets and My Teacher is a Monster. My students love those books, k-3. I also did not make the connection to Creepy Carrots book. That is an all time favorite at my school!
I will definitely pull it all together for my students when I read this book to them this fall.
August 29, 2025
This picture book version of The Wild Robot is really sweet. Roz isn’t built for the wilderness, but when she ends up on an island, she slowly learns from the animals and starts to feel at home. The story has such a nice message about belonging and adapting.
The illustrations are gorgeous. Peter Brown’s artwork is so detailed and beautiful. And as usual, my son was super excited flipping through the pages and pointing out everything he saw. Honestly, that made me enjoy it even more.
It’s a great pick. I think both kids and parents will get something out of it.
The illustrations are gorgeous. Peter Brown’s artwork is so detailed and beautiful. And as usual, my son was super excited flipping through the pages and pointing out everything he saw. Honestly, that made me enjoy it even more.
It’s a great pick. I think both kids and parents will get something out of it.
July 5, 2025
Peter Brown wanted to create bigger illustrations for the story of Roz and her goose son. Seemed a good reason to make a Wild Robot picture book. Join Roz on her learning how to live on the island by watching the native animals there. Join her as she nurtures an abandoned goose egg and raises the chick as her own. Those who love the series of chapter books will relish this new picture book. There is so much love in this art work. Now Roz can be loved by all ages!
July 7, 2025
At first, I was put off by this title because it seems to be capitalizing on the movie's success. AND YET it is beautifully written, brilliantly illustrated and it OWNS the post movie tie in need -- younger kids saw the movie but are unable to read the novel. So so much better than the disneyfied post movie tie in books. So grateful for this lovely story in a new format! Love of the island is so strong in this one -- the art so dramatic. Thank you, thank you, Peter Brown!
July 15, 2025
This was a really cute adaptation of books/movie with beautiful illustrations. I recently saw the movie and just loved it and enjoyed this short version of book, slightly different from the movie.
I read the author note in the back and it was to the wild animals of the future, this kind of reminded me of Where the Wild Things Are.
I think Peter Brown has made a wonderful world and story with Roz and BrightBill and their animal friends. It makes a wondeful bedtime story.
I read the author note in the back and it was to the wild animals of the future, this kind of reminded me of Where the Wild Things Are.
I think Peter Brown has made a wonderful world and story with Roz and BrightBill and their animal friends. It makes a wondeful bedtime story.
August 29, 2025
It's a simplified (and shortened) (and less morbid) version of the Wild Robot novel — obviously the story loses a lot of its impact. But for what it is, I think it's still a really sweet rendition! Like it's surprisingly touching, and I think that's all in thanks to the absolutely gorgeous art, seriously, whatever Peter Brown does with colors and textures is like magic
I also like that it preserves the same writing style despite being so simplified
I <3 Roz :)
I also like that it preserves the same writing style despite being so simplified
I <3 Roz :)
June 28, 2025
This book is a simplified version of The Wild Robot. I read it very quickly, and I think it does a great job depicting how a robot washes up on a mysterious island, adopts a goose egg, and then raises a goose while communicating with other animals on the island and sharing and protecting them when she can.
June 29, 2025
I did not realize when I ordered this that it was a picture book. I assumed it was a 4th book in the series of chapter books.
That said, this is a beautifully illustrated picture book that is a simplified story of the first book in the chapter book series. It is lovely, and a great addition to your book collection!
That said, this is a beautifully illustrated picture book that is a simplified story of the first book in the chapter book series. It is lovely, and a great addition to your book collection!
July 1, 2025
This is a very simplified picture book retelling of The Wild Robot novel. What makes this version of the story stand out are the large, full-color illustrations, which are quite different from the simple, black and white illustrations in the novels. I think young kids who enjoyed The Wild Robot movie but are maybe too young to read the novels yet would really enjoy this picture book.
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July 4, 2025A fine adaptation of the novel into a picture book, which may draw youngest readers to add The Wild Robot (and sequels) to a future TBR list; or ask an adult to read The Wild Robot novel and subsequent books together with them. I like that Peter B took charge of this picture book rather than letting the animation studio make a flimsy and cheap re-telling. If you like these books and want to get your youngest readers started or eager to learn more, this is a great launching pad.
July 25, 2025
Brown captures the spirit of his first chapter book about Roz and life on the island. The illustrations are lovely and brightly colored to capture the beauty surrounding Roz and Brightbill. A delightful read aloud for families and classes. Could be followed by reading the chapter book series together.
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August 6, 2025I decided not to rate this book because my 9-year-old and I didn’t like the much simplified story. Unbeknownst to us, this was a picture book version of the Wild Robot instead of a fourth book as we had hoped.
The artwork is great but also simplified. The story leaves a lot out, which may be good for little ones but not for anyone who has seen the movie.
The artwork is great but also simplified. The story leaves a lot out, which may be good for little ones but not for anyone who has seen the movie.
August 7, 2025
A great introduction to the series for younger readers. Worth studying if you've already read the series. Fabulous mentor text for Brown's art -- his trees, the way he uses light, how to draw a robot -- but his art also really shows how illustrations work with text to tell the story (see especially the pages that show how Roz studied the animals and learned from them).
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