January 2025 // The Wild Robot

"Learning by observation"

From The Wild Robot

After Roz’s lack of experience with the forest wildlife causes more harm than good, she decides to activate her "learning mode." Over the following days and weeks, she sits and carefully observes her surroundings, absorbing lessons from everything she witnesses.

Themes: Assumptions, Inexperience, Good Intentions, Learning, Observation

"Robot teaches gosling to fly"

From The Wild Robot

Roz and Brightbill, the stunted gosling, face repeated failures and ridicule while learning to fly. Undeterred, Roz seeks help from Thunderbolt, the hawk, who tells Brightbill, "There is nothing he can do that you can't."

Themes: Determination, Encouragement, Mentoring, Overcoming Challenges, Parenting

"Enemies saved from freezing"

From The Wild Robot

When Roz learns that freezing temperatures endanger the island's animals, she insists on teaming up with Fink to save them. Despite being hated by the animals, the pair works tirelessly, rescuing each animal one by one and bringing them inside to a cozy fire.

Themes: Evangelism, Helping Others, Loving Enemies, Missions, Rescue, Salvation

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