About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels discouraged because they do not fit the traditional mold of a star athlete or a popular kid. It is the perfect remedy for the child who feels like an underdog on the sports field but possesses a secret world of brilliance in their own bedroom or workshop. The story validates that while we all have things we are not great at, our unique passions are exactly what make us heroes. Randy Riley is a boy who lives for two things: science and baseball. Unfortunately, he is terrible at the latter. When a massive fireball threatens his town, Randy does not use a bat and ball in the traditional sense, he uses his engineering genius to build a giant robot to save the day. This mid-century retro tale celebrates the intersection of logic and imagination, proving that being a geek is a superpower. It is ideal for children ages 4 to 8 who are navigating the pressure to perform in extracurricular activities.
