Little Robot Alone

    Little Robot Alone

    By Patricia MacLachlan and Emily MacLachlan Charest Illustrated by Matt Phelan

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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...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?
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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...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?
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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?
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    • Pages: 40
    • Publisher: HarperCollins
    • Imprint: Clarion Books
    • Publication Date: 12th June 2018
    • ISBN: 9781328544179
    Reviews

    "Young children will be pleased with Little Robot’s ingenuity."--Booklist   "A book to cherish for years to come."--Kirkus, STARRED review   "Phelan’s gauzy, sunny watercolor-and-pencil drawings set a cheery, energetic mood, and ingenious Little Robot is instantly winning—surprisingly expressive, sweet but never cloying, and in service to a higher and very relatable purpose."--Publishers Weekly, STARRED review   "A great bedtime read, and one to try along with Arnold Lobel’s “Frog and Toad” tales for a storytime about friendship."--School Library Journal —

    Author Bio

    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.

    Matt Phelan's many books include the popular picture book Very Hairy Bear by Alice Schertle and the innovative graphic novel The Storm in the Barn, winner of the Scott O'Dell Award. He lives in Philadelphia. Visit him online at mattphelan.com.  
    Emily MacLachlan Charest  has co-written several picture books with Patricia MacLachlan. She lives with her family in Massachusetts.
    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?
    • Pages: 40
    • Publisher: HarperCollins
    • Imprint: Clarion Books
    • Publication Date: 12th June 2018
    • ISBN: 9781328544179

    "Young children will be pleased with Little Robot’s ingenuity."--Booklist   "A book to cherish for years to come."--Kirkus, STARRED review   "Phelan’s gauzy, sunny watercolor-and-pencil drawings set a cheery, energetic mood, and ingenious Little Robot is instantly winning—surprisingly expressive, sweet but never cloying, and in service to a higher and very relatable purpose."--Publishers Weekly, STARRED review   "A great bedtime read, and one to try along with Arnold Lobel’s “Frog and Toad” tales for a storytime about friendship."--School Library Journal —

    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.

    Matt Phelan's many books include the popular picture book Very Hairy Bear by Alice Schertle and the innovative graphic novel The Storm in the Barn, winner of the Scott O'Dell Award. He lives in Philadelphia. Visit him online at mattphelan.com.  
    Emily MacLachlan Charest  has co-written several picture books with Patricia MacLachlan. She lives with her family in Massachusetts.