The story follows Jack, a friendly kid who is invited to a costume party hosted by Jem, a boy from his soccer team. Jack is initially excited and spends a lot of time creating an elaborate homemade robot costume out of boxes and paint.
As the party approaches, Jack begins to feel "wobbly" and nervous because:
Key Theme:
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Social Anxiety: He doesn't know anyone at the party except for Jem.
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Insecurity: He starts to worry that his handmade costume is "lame" or silly compared to the store-bought superhero costumes other kids might wear.
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Fear of Judgment: He is afraid the other children will laugh at him.
Despite his "robot blues," Jack braves the party and discovers that the other children actually think his unique, creative costume is "cool". The book is specifically written to help young readers build emotional literacy by exploring relatable feelings of worry and self-doubt
Age - 5+
Grade - KG+
Author - Sally Rippin
Format - Paperback
Pages - 44
Dimensions - 19.08 x 12.08 x 0.5 cm
