If you were drawn to Roz’s quest for survival and belonging, you’ll be captivated by Pax, where a boy named Peter sets out on a dangerous journey to reunite with his beloved pet fox. The story’s strong sense of mission and determination echoes the purposeful adventure at the heart of The Wild Robot.

If you appreciated Roz’s evolution from a lost machine to a caring member of her wild community, The One and Only Ivan will speak to you. Ivan, a gorilla living in captivity, discovers his own strength and compassion as he strives to protect a young elephant, experiencing profound growth just like Roz.

If Roz’s journey as a robot learning to care for animals and understand the natural world resonated with you, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane offers a similar tale. Here, a porcelain rabbit is lost and wanders through many hands, gradually discovering empathy and love, much like Roz does among the animals.

If you loved how The Wild Robot explored the intersection of technology and wilderness, The Last Wild will intrigue you. In this book, Kester, a boy who can communicate with animals, embarks on a journey to save the natural world from destruction, highlighting humanity’s responsibility toward nature much as Roz’s story does.

If you enjoyed the gentle, hopeful tone of The Wild Robot, you’ll find a similar warmth in Because of Winn-Dixie. The story follows Opal and her stray dog as they help a small town open up to kindness and friendship, delivering an optimistic message that’s sure to leave you smiling.