


Peter’s illustrations for Creepy Carrots!, written by Aaron Reynolds, earned him a Caldecott Honor. His titles include New York Times bestsellers like The Wild Robot, The Curious Garden, Children Make Terrible Pets, and Mr. Peter Brown is an author and illustrator of children’s books. Idea Sparks and Mini Lessons for Grades 6-8ĭownload Lesson Plan. Idea Sparks and Mini Lessons can also be used for differentiation and to foster new ideas of your own.ĭownload Lesson Plan. These questions, prompts, and short activities provide quick ways to inspire interest and explore the STEAM concepts related to the book. See the complete The Wild Robot series book.

“Simultaneously unsentimental and saturated with feeling.Check out the photos from The Wild Robot: The STEM Read Experience! Educators Idea Sparks and Mini Lessons for Grades 3-5 by Peter Brown includes books The Wild Robot, The Wild Robot Escapes, The Wild Robot Protects, and several more. “This strong debut middle grade novel by the acclaimed picture book author/illustrator is a first purchase for most middle grade collections.”― School Library Journal, starred review “Thought-provoking and charming.”― Kirkus Reviews, starred review Expect readers to go wild for his robot-themed novel.”― Booklist, starred review “Brown’s picture books are consistent bestsellers and critically acclaimed. “Roz may not feel emotions, but young readers certainly will as this tender, captivating tale unfolds.”― The Washington Post “The novel carries a subtle but powerful message about harmony between technology and the natural world, brought to life with painterly prose and eloquent illustrations.”― Financial Times “Brown has written a lively tale that is sure to engage young readers.”― The New York Times School Library Journal Best of the Year Pick New York Public Library Best Books for Kids Pick You can read all about Peter’s long process of writing his first novel on his BLOG.Īn Entertainment Weekly Best MG Book of the Year Until one day, the robot’s mysterious past comes back to haunt her… When she tries to care for an orphaned gosling, the other animals finally decide to help, and the island starts to feel like home. Roz’s only hope is to learn from the island’s hostile animal inhabitants. Why is she there? Where did she come from? And, most important, how will she survive in her harsh surroundings? When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island.
