Little Robot

I bought this for my 5 year old grandson who absolutely loved it! We read it several times over the week he visited and he spent every nap time pouring over the pictures by himself. A wonderful book with lots of action, gorgeous artwork, and a sweet lovely story.

"It makes me happy. I want to read it EVERY day." -Honor, age 4.A very cute story of a little girl and a robot. Very few words, so after a few times through, my daughter can "read" it by herself. The story is told mostly through pictures, and follows both the girl and the robot over the course of their friendship. A lot of emotions are packed in, so it opens up a lot of discussion about facial expressions and what they mean: "He looks angry" or "She looks sad." I'd highly recommend it for the preschool / early elementary set who are figuring out all those emotions and expressions.

We loved how cinematic the writing style was. It shows you rather than telling. My 2yr old loved (provided that I guide her through the more complex/deeper moments). Would also work older kids.

We just received this book in the mail, the morning of its official release, thanks to Amazon pre-order. The kids were thrilled! Boys and girls ages 4-12 gathered around and poured over the picture and stories together, and then took turns reading it individually.Since they are big fans of Hatke's Zita series (see Zita the Spacegirl (Zita the Spacegirl Series)), the kids are excited to read all of his graphic novels.As a mom, I love that the pictures and stories draw the kids into books and inspire them to read.I asked the children what they thought of the book:"I really liked it. The setting (bridge and river and mountains) reminded me of my town. There's not many words, but I really enjoyed it." -- boy, 12"I really like it too, even though it's probably more for younger kids. The pictures were fun." -- girl, 11"A girl finds a robot but he wants to play with other robots like him. So he leaves her...I like the robot that fixes stuff. He fixes up all the other robos. I think it's silly... I like silly." -- boy, 8"The bridge looks like Virginia's bridge." -- boy, 5"Yeah, I like it. I like everything. It's about a girl and a robot." -- boy, 4

As I expect from the author, the story is simplistic but well executed, the characters are simplistic bu endearing, and the art is superb. The details in the background and expressions of the various characters and environment carry the whole book. It is a pleasure to look at and study each page, even though the story is mostly predictable.

Little Robot is a surprisingly powerful and effective story. Being written for kids does not stop the story from weaving a slight darkness throughout it, it is easy to see themes of child neglect and abuse, as well as some themes about race and the desire to belong.But I cant say for certain what Ben Hatke intended.The best way I can describe it is that it is "impacting" and it is really sturdy. This is the kind of book you will want to read again and again to try and pick up on all of the subtle aspects too the story.When I read it I was honestly quite shocked by the slightly dark edge it had, but it reminded me a lot about how childhood is often one of the saddest times of our lives, and how sometimes people will willingly put themselves in an abusive situation just to feel like they belong.And the book shows how we can hurt people we love through a lack of understanding. The book causes a lot of thinking, and that is one of the best things that any work of science fiction can do.

From 6 year old girl: It was so really amazing! I really liked how the little robot just liked experiencing a new world because it just found this girl and they became such good friends. I just wanted you to know that everybody is good the way they are. And little robot reminded me of that.

The best Hatke for beginners, story telling on par with the Owly and Wormy series, but with Hatke's ability to turn serious without turning scary and explore some harder themes. Great for teaching social-emotional awareness, perspective, bravery, loss, and sacrifice, but with light enough of an ending that you're still sending your kid to bed happy. Good as a read along a few times before you start letting them go on their own. One of the building blocks of the Hatke universe, that does a lot of world building that establishes where MIghty Jack's earth is, and how magic and technology interact.

A beautiful book which makes the kids imagine and make up a story

cuento muy bonito que deja lugar a la imaginación. Es largo así que hay que repartirlo en varias noches pero a mi hijo de 6 años le ha encantado.

It arrived in goodf time. My six year old grandson just loves the book. I ordered 2 more by Ben Harke

In very few words and many drawings, a beautiful story is related that children can relate to and learn from. Alienation and friendship, rebbelion and love.

very simple book and its history, I don't understad its awards, over estimated. Colours and drawings are cool, but you can read it in 10 min.