Time to Recharge, Harper!

Written and illustrated by Kelly Leigh Miller

A robot resists recharging, risking fun for rest.

3.8 Goodreads · 170 ratings

32 pages· AD350L

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Bookroo's summary

Harper, a lively robot, faces a dilemma: his classroom is full of exciting activities, but he can't enjoy them while recharging. As he struggles with the need to rest, Harper's story unfolds, exploring the universal challenge of balancing fun and the necessity of downtime. Will Harper learn the value of recharging, or will his energy run out before he can play? This whimsical tale offers a futuristic twist on the timeless lesson that even the busiest bots need a break.

From the publisher

Even robots need to recharge in this cheeky picture book about the importance of naptime. Harper the robot does not like to re-charge his battery. His classroom is full of fun things to do, but he can’t do any of them when he’s all plugged in. So what’s a busy bot to do? Author-illustrator Kelly Leigh Miller puts a whimsically futuristic spin to the age-old dilemma convincing nap-resistant kiddos that everyone needs to take time to rest.

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