Arlo by Sophia Gholz (9781534113244, $18.99) is illustrated by Mackenzie Haley and tells of a robot assembly line mechanic who puts in the hours, but longs to be something different than his fellow workers. When he sets out to explore the wider world, trouble ensues when he realizes there are no charging stations in nature. Can Arlo’s inventiveness save his day and help others? Kids who eschew the outdoors and new discoveries because they may not include the latest technology will appreciate this gentle story of how a robot adapts to all kinds of situations.