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by Yasmine Salem Hamdan (Author), Thai Son (Illustrator), Haneen Jarrar (Editor)
A Heartwarming First-Day-of-School Story About Courage, Inclusion, and New Beginnings
Meet Squiggles Spark-a friendly young robot who rolls into his first day of school with excitement, curiosity, and a few butterflies in his robot belly. With his backwards cap, bright blue glasses, and wheels on his feet, Squiggles discovers what it means to be brave, make friends, and try something new.
He's joined by Gizmo, his loyal pet bot, and Chip, his helpful hologram companion who offers support when Squiggles needs it most.
In Ms. Tinker's welcoming classroom, Squiggles meets a diverse group of classmates-including Maya, the thoughtful problem solver; Nelly, the nature lover; and Mario, a kind friend always ready to lend a hand. Together, they show Squiggles that new beginnings feel less scary when you have support by your side.
Filled with vibrant illustrations, gentle humor, and inclusive representation, Squiggles the Robot: First Day of School helps children navigate big feelings with confidence and kindness.
What Kids and Parents Will Love
- A lovable robot hero navigating his first day
- Friendly sidekicks: Chip the hologram keyboard and Gizmo the pet bot
- A diverse, relatable classroom community
- A Glossary of New Words to support vocabulary building
- Themes of bravery, friendship, teamwork, and belonging
- Bright, engaging illustrations on every page
- Easy-to-read text for kindergarten through third grade
- Positive STEM elements that encourage creativity and curiosity
Perfect For
- First-day-of-school preparation
- Back-to-school read-alouds
- Social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons
- STEM-friendly classrooms
- Libraries and literacy programs
- Kindergarten and early elementary students
Encourage your child to face new beginnings with courage-and a robot friend who's always ready to roll.
