Meet Maya , a kid who’s new in town, and Row , a tiny solar-powered robot with a glowing heart. When an empty lot looks sad and forgotten, Maya and her new friends—Amir, Lily, and Nick—team up with Row for a first big mission: turn the space into a welcoming community garden . Together they clean, build, plant, and learn that small steps can create big change. Along the way, Maya discovers something even more important than a garden— the courage to speak up, the comfort of belonging, and the magic of teamwork . Row the Robot: Garden Mission is a warm, modern picture book about friendship, confidence, and helping your neighborhood bloom—perfect for read-aloud time and classroom conversations. Perfect for: Ages 4–8 - Robot-friend adventures and helping-others stories - Home read-alouds, classrooms, and SEL conversations