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Astro the robot dog

Name: Astro the robot dog
ISBN: 9781407152677

By Claire Freedman

A robot dog visits Earth for answers, but discovers friendship can’t be programmed.

whimsical heart-warming playful rhyming

Genres

Science Fiction Adventure Friendship/Family

What is Astro the robot dog about?

Astro is a robot dog from Planet Xog, sent on a mission to discover what Earth is like. As he explores streams, fields and new games, Astro meets Zak, a kind boy who treats him like a real friend. Together they have fun and share adventures, but Astro soon learns that friendship is about more than following instructions. This gentle, rhyming story combines space travel, robots and animals with a warm message about kindness, feelings and companionship.

About the author

Claire Freedman is a bestselling children’s author best known for her funny and much-loved ‘Aliens Love Underpants’ books. She enjoys creating stories full of silliness, adventure, and laughter. Claire loves animals and often finds inspiration for her stories from the world around her. She hopes her books help children discover the joy of reading.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2016

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