About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels like their internal logic doesn't match the world around them, or if they worry that having big feelings is a 'glitch' in their personality. This story follows Resilience, a Mars rover who begins to develop human emotions like fear and affection despite being programmed for pure data. It is a tender exploration of what it means to be alive and the value of connection. Through the eyes of a robot, children can explore complex human concepts like friendship, legacy, and self-doubt in a way that feels safe and objective. While the setting is outer space, the emotional core is deeply grounded in the middle grade experience of finding one's place in a vast universe. It is perfectly suited for kids aged 8 to 12 who love science but are also navigating the messy realities of growing up.
