The Oscar-nominated animated film “The Wild Robot” is set to stream on Peacock starting January 24, 2025.
This DreamWorks Animation movie, based on Peter Brown’s 2016 book, tells the story of Roz, a shipwrecked robot who adapts to her island surroundings and adopts an orphaned gosling.
Featuring the voices of Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, and Catherine O’Hara, the film has garnered significant acclaim, including a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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‘The Wild Robot’ plot
The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown is a heartwarming tale about a robot named Roz who finds herself stranded on a remote, wild island. Initially, Roz is out of place and struggles to adapt to her new environment. However, through observation and learning, she begins to understand the ways of the animals and the natural world around her.
Roz’s journey is one of survival, friendship, and self-discovery. She learns to communicate with the animals, helps them in various ways, and even becomes a mother figure to an orphaned gosling named Brightbill. As she integrates into the island community, Roz faces challenges and adventures that test her resilience and compassion.
The story explores themes of nature, technology, and what it means to be alive. It’s a beautiful blend of adventure and emotion, making it a captivating read for both children and adults. If you’re interested in a tale that combines the wonders of the wild with the heart of a robot, “The Wild Robot” is a perfect choice.
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My dad and I wrote a chapter book. (55+K words!) Please take a look!
5 friends get lost. With unexpected help from new friends, they must find:
- themselves
- one another
- their way back home
… all while ‘they’ are watching.
It’s true-to-life. No magic, fantasy, time warps. And there are discussion questions at the end of each chapter for parents and kids … or for reading groups.
Please take a look.