Gosh darnit, I cannot handle robot tears. this was by turns charming and sad. A surprising little book. ( )

Una historia universal sobre la amistad, la pérdida y el perdón. Después de un espléndido día de playa, Robot se queda oxidado e inmóvil en la arena, y Perro, sin saber muy bien qué hacer, lo abandona allí. Con el tiempo, Perro intenta sustituirlo con nuevas amistades que acabará perdiendo, como una familia de patos migratorios y un muñeco de nieve que se derrite. Mientras tanto, Robot pasa los días soñando despierto, escapando a un lugar mejor...A través de sus vivencias entrecruzadas durante el paso de las estaciones, ambos personajes intentarán olvidar aquel día en la playa y superar su dolor.

A dog builds a robot to be his friend. They are happy, until a trip to the beach results in their separation. The dog moves on to other friendships, but they don't last. Meanwhile, the robot just has his dreams to occupy him. Eventually, they both find happiness, but the ending is bittersweet.

This story is told with zero dialogue and only a few words. It will resonate with you if you've ever lost a friendship (whether it was your fault or theirs). It's simple enough for a kid to get, but the message is so profound that adults will like it too. The art is just wonderful with its soothing colors, clean lines, and delightful details.

Highly recommended! ( )

This is really heartbreaking. Now I want a robot friend, especially one that "bakes delicious pies" and "tells good stories." It's one of those rare books where after reading it you can't wait to pass it along to someone else. ( )

children's graphic novel. Wordless story about instant friends torn apart by circumstance, i.e., the robot getting rusted after a day on the beach and the little dog not being able to get him back home again. Sad but sweet. ( )