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The Wild Robot (PG) Free Screening ~ Fundraiser for Coastal Kids PreSchool

November 2

Date:
November 2

Showtime: 
Sat Nov 2 at 2 PM
Presentation by Author Peter Brown at 1 PM

(Click here for information on ticketed screenings of “The Wild Robot,” playing Fri Nov 1 thru Thu Nov 7)

Peter Brown, author of “The Wild Robot” will be giving a pre-screening presentation beginning at 1pm on Sat Nov 2. There will be free copies of the book, all signed by Peter, for everyone who attends the free screening.

The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot–ROZZUM unit 7134, “Roz” for short — that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling.

Running time: 1 hour, 42 minutes

This is a free event. No tickets are required to attend. Doors open at 12:30pm, General Admission, no reservations.

Peter Brown writes and illustrates books for children. His picture books include The Curious Garden, Children Make Terrible Pets, and Mr. Tiger Goes Wild. His work has earned numerous honors, including a Horn Book Award, a Children’s Choice Illustrator of the Year Award, and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book award. Peter’s illustrations for Creepy Carrots! earned a Caldecott Honor. Peter has also written the #1 New York Times bestselling novels for children, The Wild Robot, The Wild Robot Escapes, and The Wild Robot Protects. He lives in Maine. Visit Peter at www.peterbrownstudio.com.

Presented in Partnership with Coastal Kids PreSchool