But where was Sam?
“Sorry I’m late!” someone shouted as the shed door flew open. There was Sam, breathless. “I had to clean my hamster’s cage. It takes forever!” he explained.
Maddie nodded sympathetically. “I know what that’s like,” she said. “I mean, having to do chores. It’s my job to set the dinner table every night!”
“You’re both lucky,” said Bella. “Since my dad is a chef, he uses every pot and pan when he cooks. And guess who has to clean up? But, the other night, doing the dishes actually gave me an amazing idea for a new crafting project. Behold!”
Bella handed an object to each of her friends.
“Scrub brushes?” asked Sam, confused.
“Right now, yes,” said Bella. “But we’re going to transform them into: Brushbots!”
Bella opened her note book to a diagram. “A Brushbot is a battery-powered scrub brush that can move on its own,” she explained.
“And sort of looks like a robot!” exclaimed Sam. “Genius!”
About the Author
Martha Maker is a dedicated crafter who is always working on a project—or several! When she’s not writing books, you can often find her at her favorite community garden with her paint set. She lives in Washington, DC, with her family, which includes two kids, two dogs, and two guinea pigs.
Xindi Yan left behind a small city in China to realize her dream of being a published artist. Having always wanted to illustrate children’s books, she buried herself in countless books and drawings, collecting them even today. Xindi currently lives in Brooklyn with her husband and dreams about having a puppy in the near future.
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Designed by Laura Roode
The text of this book was set in Caecilia.
Jacket illustrations by Xindi Yan
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ISBN 978-1-5344-0908-8 (hc)
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