Matilda Rescues the Robot

“Matilda Eliza’s exceedingly clever,

when she fixes something it stays fixed forever . . .”


But how fast can Matilda fix a friendly, out-of-control robot that surprises everyone at the local playground? The slide is about to collapse, kids are lined up around the block, and the robot’s loud BLA-REEEGA alarm is driving everyone crazy! 


This read-to-me book is written in verse for kids ages 4-9 and their adults. It features a strong, tech-savvy female protagonist. 


Matilda is the kind of friend who is both smart and warm-hearted. Using her problem solving skills and her toolbox, she systematically experiments in order to figure out what’s wrong and help make things better. She explains some simple robotics concepts to her cousin Jack along the way, as all the kids in the park get caught up in the excitement.