Peter Brown has published 3 novels, 2 novellas, 7 children's books and 1 other book, beginning with The Curious Garden (2009). The best-known is The Wild Robot (2016). The latest is Wild Robot on the Island (2025).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Peter Brown
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The Wild Robot
Peter Brown's most-read book.
Newest
Wild Robot on the Island
Published 2025.
Standalone novels in order
The Fabulous Bouncing Chowder (2007)
The Flight of the Dodo (2009)
The Wild Robot (Apr 2016)
Novellas in order
Fred Gets Dressed (2021)
Wild Robot on the Island (2025)
Children's books in order
Chowder (2006)
The Curious Garden (2009)
Children Make Terrible Pets (2010)
You Will Be My Friend (2011)
Mr. Tiger Goes Wild (2013)
My Teacher Is a Monster! (2014)
The Wild Robot Escapes (2016)
Other books in order
The Wild Robot Protects (2022)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Wild Robot (2024)Film · from The Wild Robot
About Peter Brown
Peter Brown is a New York based American writer and illustrator, known for children's picture books. In 2013, Brown was awarded the Caldecott Medal for his illustration of Creepy Carrots!.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Peter Brown FAQ
- How many books has Peter Brown written?
- Peter Brown has published 3 novels, 2 novellas, 7 children's books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Peter Brown's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Wild Robot.
- What is Peter Brown's latest book?
- Wild Robot on the Island (2025).
- What is Peter Brown's most famous book?
- The Wild Robot (2016) is Peter Brown's most widely read book.
- Which Peter Brown books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Wild Robot (film, 2024).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.