Oasis

"For readers looking to read stories in the same vein as The Wild Robot, this post-apocalyptic tale of found family is certain to fit the bill. While their mother works in the city, two children survive on their own in a barren desert wasteland. One day, they find and repair a robot that instantly acts as a maternal guardian for the two of them. So what happens when their real mom comes home? As dystopian hellscapes go, this is undoubtedly the sweetest you’re likely to find. Guojing’s incredible pencil shadings render the deftest of emotions in children and robots alike, creating a cozy bubble in the midst of grim nothingness. A robot tale that never forgets what it is that makes being human both unique and important. (For ages 8 to 12)"