The Robot and the Bluebird Paperback – International Edition, 7 Aug. 2008

What a LOVELY book - about love, loss and sacrifice essentially but very beautifully written and extremely moving and very positive. It's a great book if you know you will facing a bereavement to prepare the way. Age group about 3 upwards, possibly even from 2 1/2.If however you have suffered recent loss it is very hard to read if you are sensitive. Even had my husband welling up.Not religious so would not offend, and also sits well within a religious context too if wanted.My son (almost 4) thought it a sad book, but also very much liked it and certainly I did not have any feeling of dwelling on death on his part.It's a good read, beautifully illustrated and certainly introduces the concept of loss and selflessness in a very sensitive, poignant and positive way.

I bought this book for my 4 year old boy after reading Halibut Jackson to him for monthswhich be absolutely loves.This story is another heartwarming read, teaching children empathy and caring for others.Beautifully written and fantastic illustrations too.

My son loved this story at 3, 4, 5 and still likes it now at 6. Great illustrations and a lovely story. The ending gets me every time, no matter how many times I've read it (as anyone with young kids will know, that is many, many, many, many times).

Absolutely beautiful book, which has become a firm favourite in our household. He holds together the poignancy of the plot without making it mawkish. The illustrations are as with his other books, both wonderfully styled, and perfectly suited to the story.

Beautifully illustrated book. Some might find it a little saccharine, others a little sad; but the underlying message is one of hopefulness.

Very similar to the happy giant. It’s such a lovely lovely story.

Lovely story was being read at school. Quite a sad story

This is a beautiful book about self sacrifice and loss. A fantastic text for developing philosophical questions amongst children