Little Robot - by Ben Hatke (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

A lonely robot. A strange garden. And a secret that could change everything.

Every night, a little robot wakes up in a quiet scrapyard.

Every night, he listens to the same cassette tape.
Every night, he dreams of something more.

Then one day, everything changes when he discovers a mysterious garden, and a small, frightened girl who needs his help.

To protect her, the robot must learn what it means to be brave, to care for someone else, and to face a world much bigger and more dangerous than he ever imagined.

From acclaimed creator Ben Hatke comes a tender, timeless graphic novel about connection across worlds -- and the small acts of kindness that can make even a robot feel human.

Packed with:

- emotional, cinematic storytelling
- gentle science fiction adventure
- themes of friendship and protection
- accessible, page-turning pacing

Review Quotes

A Kirkus Best Middle Grade Book of 2015
A Texas Little Mavericks Title

"A tale of friendship and the joys of tinkering." --The New York Times

"The absolute best thing ever." --io9

"Girls meets robot. Robot meets girl. Girl and robot become unlikely best friends . . . and take on the world." --Entertainment Weekly

"Ben is awesome, and so are his books!" --Kazu Kibuishi, author of the Amulet series

"Tonight's bedtime story." --Rainbow Rowell, author of Fangirl

"Girl power at its best. A sure winner!" --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"A pleasantly colorful adventure of discovery and friendship. Highly recommended." --School Library Journal, starred review

"Subtly inventive in both vision and execution, this one begs to be read again and again." --Booklist, starred review

"Well-plotted and -paced, this engaging story of loneliness, bravery, and friendship builds to a satisfying and sweet conclusion." --The Horn Book

"Hatke's got a knack for early elementary graphic novels, and the unnamed protagonist here is just as endearing, memorable, and clever as Zita (from Zita the Spacegirl)." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

About the Author

Ben Hatke is the author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Zita the Spacegirl graphic novel trilogy and the picture book Julia's House for Lost Creatures. He lives and works in the Shenandoah Valley with his wife and their boisterous pack of daughters. His latest book is Little Robot.