Skate Trick

Name: Skate Trick
ISBN: 9781663963536

Robot and Rico Series

For children learning patience and the joy of sharing skills, this story explores what happens when teaching a friend isn't as easy as it seems.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is frustrated trying to teach a friend a new skill, or is struggling to learn from a peer. This story is about Rico, a skilled skateboarder who tries to teach his friend, Robot. The lessons don't go as planned because Robot takes every instruction literally, leading to comical mishaps and a test of Rico's patience. The book gently explores themes of perseverance, empathy, and the importance of adapting your communication style for different friends. For early elementary readers, this simple chapter book uses a fun, high-interest scenario with robots and skateboarding to model how to manage frustration and celebrate the success that comes from teamwork and understanding.

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What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

Characters fall off a skateboard while learning. No injuries are depicted.

Sensitive Topics

The book uses the robot character as a gentle, secular metaphor for neurodiversity or simply having a different learning style. It externalizes the communication challenge without judgment. The core emotional conflict is Rico's frustration, which is handled directly and resolved with a positive, hopeful outcome.