Friendship

The New Neighbor

A new family moves in next door, and Raseel is sure of one thing: her garden — and her robot best friend, Robo — are hers alone. But when Robo takes her instructions a little too literally, Raseel learns that showing someone the things you love doesn't make them smaller. It makes them more fun.

  • Skill taughtSharing & welcoming a new friend
  • Ages3–6
  • FormatComic-panel picture book, 27 pages
  • LanguagesEnglish & Swedish (Arabic — Phase 2)
  • SeriesGlimra Stories · Book Three
  • New characterMeet Elias, Raseel's new neighbor

Peek inside

Page 8 — Day, Exterior

Robo springs into action exactly as trained: he leaps in front of the gate, front paws wide, eyes flashing red.

Robo: "Beep-beep! Stop! Not on the list!"
Elias: "Oh! Okay — okay, sorry!"

Page 19 — Day, Exterior

Raseel holds the new FRIEND card up to Robo's forehead camera. Elias leans in, fascinated. Robo's eyes shift slowly from gold to a soft, warm blue.

Robo: "Elias. Friend. Robo is ready to help!"

What this book teaches

Share

When you let someone enjoy something you love too, without giving it up yourself.

Welcome

The feeling of saying "come on in" with your whole heart, not just your words.