Alison and Her Rock Awesome Robot #[nn]

Fred Chao's all-ages graphic novel presents a sun-drenched outdoor scene where a blonde girl named Allison sits companionably atop a large boulder alongside her chunky, antenna-topped robot, with a black cat nestled nearby. Around them, a lively cast of penguins bustle with gadgets, tools, and a tiny robot, while a pair of monkeys dangle upside-down from a tree branch overhead — all against a peaceful lakeside backdrop. It's a warm, wonderfully quirky world that feels like it has plenty of adventures to share.