The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess
By Tom Gauld
The Story
A wooden robot's beloved sister, an enchanted log princess who turns back into ordinary lumber each night, is accidentally carted away — and he sets off to find her and bring her home.
Why It's Special
For siblings who'd go anywhere for each other, this is a quest built entirely on that loyalty.
- Big idea: Love means showing up for someone even when they can't wake up and call for help themselves.
- Vibes: Wry, gentle, and quietly funny — a fairy tale with a dry sense of humor and a warm heart.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy fairy tales with a twist
- like to follow a long journey full of odd characters
- are working on understanding sibling loyalty and devotion
- respond well to a calm, storybook pace at bedtime
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What do you think the little wooden robot needs to do to find his sister?
- Imagination: If your sibling turned into a log every night, how would you make sure no one carried them away by mistake?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the robot felt when he realized his sister was gone?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever had to go looking for something — or someone — you love?
- Imagination: Which would you rather meet on a journey: the Queen of Mushrooms, the magic pudding, or the old lady in a bottle?
