Peter Brown, THE WILD ROBOT ON THE ISLAND
Totally Booked with Zibby
Zibby Owens
4.4 • 602 Ratings
🗓️ 16 July 2025
⏱️ 26 minutes
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Summary
Zibby is joined by beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Peter Brown to discuss THE WILD ROBOT ON THE ISLAND, a stunning new picture book that brings the origin story of Roz to life through full-color illustrations. Peter reflects on the evolution of The Wild Robot series—from his early doubts as a first-time novelist to the global phenomenon it has become, complete with a film adaptation and devoted readers of all ages. He shares the inspiration behind turning his beloved character into a picture book for younger audiences, the emotional undercurrents of Roz’s journey, his creative process, the challenge of finding the right visual tone for each story, and how themes of community and connection shape his work.
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| 0:41.6 | Hi, this is Zibby Owens, and you're listening to Totally Booked with Zibby. |
| 0:47.0 | Formerly, moms don't have time to read books. |
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| 1:25.2 | Peter Brown is the author of The Wild Robot on the Island. Peter has always loved telling stories. Growing up in New Jersey, he told stories by drawing whimsical characters and scenes from his imagination. As a teenager, he fell in love with writing and began telling his tales with words. While studying illustration at Art Center College of Design, Peter's love of both |
| 1:45.1 | words and pictures led him to take several courses on children's books and before long he had found |
| 1:50.0 | his calling. After graduating from Art Center, Peter moved to New York City to be closer to the |
| 1:54.5 | publishing industry. He was working on animated TV shows when he signed a book deal to write and |
| 1:59.2 | illustrate his first picture book, |
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