The Wild Robot: questions to ask and activities to try
Roz the robot wakes alone on a wild island and must learn to survive. The Wild Robot is a heart-warming illustrated novel about nature and belonging.
What age is it for? The Wild Robot is best for ages 7–10. Good for: A robot learning to survive in the wild.
The Wild Robot (Peter Brown)
- Age
- 7-10
- Best for
- A robot learning to survive in the wild
Read a chapter at a time. Talk about how Roz learns from the animals.
What it helps with
- Nature and technology
- Adapting to new places
- Kindness and family
- Chapter books
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Where did Roz wake up?”
- “How did she learn?”
- “Who did she adopt?”
- “How did the animals treat her?”
- “Who came looking for her?”
- “Can a robot have feelings?”
5-minute activities to try together
Survival guide
Write Roz's guide to surviving on the island.
Animal lessons
List one thing Roz learned from each animal.
Free printables: The Wild Robot worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Best for
- A small robot searching for home
- Age
- 7-10
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
- 8-10
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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