Rosie the Repair-Bot’s Broken Day: A Story About Trying, Failing, and Fixing Things with Grit Imagination

Meet Rosie, a little robot with a big love for fixing things!From wobbly chairs to squeaky doors, Rosie can fix anything in her cozy house. But when a tumble sends her wheel rolling under the fridge, the fixer herself is broken! Without her wheel, she can't move an inch. Her tools are still clipped to her belt, but her lost wheel is far out of reach, and she feels frustrated and stuck.But Rosie is a repair-bot, and repair-bots don't give up. She asks herself a powerful question: "What is actually broken, and what do I really need to fix it?" Using only a spoon, a rubber band, and a bottle cap she finds nearby, she imagines a new way forward. Her first attempt wobbles and tips over, but Rosie knows that's just part of fixing things. With one small change-tightening the rubber band-she tries again, and this time, it works!Rosie the Repair-Bot's Broken Day is a gentle, empowering story about resilience, creative problem-solving, and the power of trying again. It introduces children to the real-world Engineering Design Process in a fun and accessible way, showing them that the best fixes don't always look the way you expect.Perfect for kids ages 3-8, this charming picture book is Book 1 in The Repair-Bot Series. It's an ideal read-aloud for home, classrooms, and libraries, and includes a special "Note to Grown-Ups," a "Try It At Home" activity page, and thoughtful discussion questions to help families put the lessons into practice.What readers are saying: - "A wonderful story that teaches resilience without being preachy." - Parent- "My daughter loved Rosie and now wants to 'fix' everything in the house!" - Educator- "A brilliant way to introduce the design process to young children." - Engineer