Little Robot Alone
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In this charming picture book by Newbery winner Patricia MacLachlan, Little Robot is lonely—until he has an inventive and creative solution.
Little Robot’s life is peaceful—yet maybe it’s a little too peaceful. But wait! He has an idea. With a little hard work, perseverance, and resourceful thinking, can Little Robot build his way to the perfect cure for loneliness?
- Books about Loneliness: Little Robot has a peaceful life watching the birds and squirrels, but he feels all alone in his white house.
- STEM for Kids: See how Little Robot uses screws, a wrench, and some clever thinking to design and build his own special friend from scratch!
- Books about Robots: Meet a charming, resourceful robot who zaps his battery, puts on his tracks, and sings a cheerful breakfast song every morning.
- A Perfect Bedtime Story: With gentle, rhythmic text and a sweet, heartwarming ending, this is an ideal story for tucking little ones in at night.
Patricia MacLachlan
Patricia MacLachlan (1938-2022) was the celebrated author of many timeless books for young readers, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal. She was also the author of many beloved picture books, a number of which she cowrote with her daughter, Emily.
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Emily MacLachlan Charest
Emily MacLachlan Charest has co-written several picture books with Patricia MacLachlan. She lives with her family in Massachusetts.
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