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Panda is Missing!: A Robot Adventure
Join Zinc and Cobalt on their latest robot adventure!
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Zinc’s room is a total mess. But cleaning is the last thing on Zinc’s mind when his stuffed panda goes missing. Convinced that Panda is purposefully hiding, Zinc and Cobalt make several creative (and mess-inducing) attempts to coax Panda out. When nothing works, the robots suddenly realize they’ve made a BIG mistake.
Will Zinc ever find his beloved Panda?
Panda is Missing! is a hilarious and engaging story about empathy, loyalty, and friendship. Kids ages 2-8 will giggle at the robots’ silly antics while learning to recognize a wide range of emotions.
“Zinc and Cobalt are some of the most lovable characters I have come across in children’s literature. They’re bright, caring, and just make my heart go ‘light’ with their curiosity.” – Jennifer Niemela, writer and mom
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Zinc’s room is a total mess. But cleaning is the last thing on Zinc’s mind when his stuffed panda goes missing. Convinced that Panda is purposefully hiding, Zinc and Cobalt make several creative (and mess-inducing) attempts to coax Panda out. When nothing works, the robots suddenly realize they’ve made a BIG mistake.
Will Zinc ever find his beloved Panda?
Panda is Missing! is a hilarious and engaging story about empathy, loyalty, and friendship. Kids ages 2-8 will giggle at the robots’ silly antics while learning to recognize a wide range of emotions.
“Zinc and Cobalt are some of the most lovable characters I have come across in children’s literature. They’re bright, caring, and just make my heart go ‘light’ with their curiosity.” – Jennifer Niemela, writer and mom
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Published March 22, 2025
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March 25, 2025
This book is so cute! I loved the robot element names, the adorable illustrations, and the fun learning moments. Great story that both kiddos and their parents will enjoy during story time!
April 4, 2025
My 3 year old loves this! As a mom, I love the message of the importance of keeping tidy.
June 23, 2025
Panda is Missing! is an absolute delight, clever, hilarious, and full of heart. Preschoolers will instantly fall for Zinc and Cobalt, two lovable robot buddies whose emotional journey is as real as it is silly. As they search for a missing stuffed panda, kids will giggle at the chaos and connect with the big feelings behind it all. With expressive illustrations and humor that hits just right, this book is a gem for early readers and a must-have for any storytime shelf. Can’t wait for more robot adventures!
March 27, 2025
What fun cute picture story book. I loved Zinc!
March 25, 2025
Such a fun romp with two endearing robots searching for Zinc’s missing panda. Learn fun facts about pandas along the way! This will be a great story time favorite!
May 25, 2025
Super cute!
Loved this cute little book! Illustrations were awesome. It’s a great story for people who have kids like I do with ADHD. They can never find anything! Ha!
Loved this cute little book! Illustrations were awesome. It’s a great story for people who have kids like I do with ADHD. They can never find anything! Ha!
May 22, 2025
Cute Book!
This book has a good storyline, characters, and illustrations. The details in the illustrations on each page were my children's favorite part (and mine)! We hope to see more of Zinc and Copper in the future. Toddler approved, 100% recommend!
This book has a good storyline, characters, and illustrations. The details in the illustrations on each page were my children's favorite part (and mine)! We hope to see more of Zinc and Copper in the future. Toddler approved, 100% recommend!
July 11, 2025
Circuits, Clues, and Cuddles
Panda is Missing! is the kind of story that blends gentle suspense with playful sci-fi charm, perfect for curious young readers who love robots and plushy sidekicks.
In this adventure, a brave little robot discovers their beloved panda companion has disappeared, and what follows is an engaging, clue-filled search through bright, imaginative settings. Starrla Cray writes with just the right mix of warmth and energy, turning what could be a simple quest into a celebration of perseverance, problem-solving, and caring friendships.
The text is sprinkled with humor and heart, making it a comforting read even as the robot faces moments of uncertainty. The illustrations add to the story’s appeal, bringing fun facts and glowing screens to life while keeping the robot hero adorably relatable.
At its core, Panda is Missing! is about more than finding a lost toy; it’s about determination, kindness, and the small adventures that teach big lessons - all wrapped in a charming, robot-themed package.
Panda is Missing! is the kind of story that blends gentle suspense with playful sci-fi charm, perfect for curious young readers who love robots and plushy sidekicks.
In this adventure, a brave little robot discovers their beloved panda companion has disappeared, and what follows is an engaging, clue-filled search through bright, imaginative settings. Starrla Cray writes with just the right mix of warmth and energy, turning what could be a simple quest into a celebration of perseverance, problem-solving, and caring friendships.
The text is sprinkled with humor and heart, making it a comforting read even as the robot faces moments of uncertainty. The illustrations add to the story’s appeal, bringing fun facts and glowing screens to life while keeping the robot hero adorably relatable.
At its core, Panda is Missing! is about more than finding a lost toy; it’s about determination, kindness, and the small adventures that teach big lessons - all wrapped in a charming, robot-themed package.
June 29, 2025
A funny and educational book about robots
Join robot friends Zinc and Cobalt while they search for Zinc’s missing toy panda. They read many different books about pandas, which leads them on a scavenger hunt through Zinc’s messy room. There is a great lesson for kids about keeping their rooms tidy and being patient when finding lost toys. Young readers will enjoy the comic illustrations and the speech bubbles for the character dialogue. If there are more robot books in the series, kids can enjoy memorizing the names from the periodic table of elements. I can’t wait to read the next one!
Join robot friends Zinc and Cobalt while they search for Zinc’s missing toy panda. They read many different books about pandas, which leads them on a scavenger hunt through Zinc’s messy room. There is a great lesson for kids about keeping their rooms tidy and being patient when finding lost toys. Young readers will enjoy the comic illustrations and the speech bubbles for the character dialogue. If there are more robot books in the series, kids can enjoy memorizing the names from the periodic table of elements. I can’t wait to read the next one!
April 29, 2025
I had to get this one for the title alone...my cat is named Panda! I love the artwork, and the visual portrayal is just as fun as the storyline. If you have young kids or grandkids, I say get a copy. There are several levels of impact going on, from adventure, to emotional exploration (anxiety, excitement, joy), life lessons, and it might even give a young reader creative inspiration to put pencil to paper. I got the paperback version. I give 5 stars, and so does Panda the cat!
September 6, 2025
So many things to love
The first thing I love about this book is that the main characters are robots and yet they are having very big emotions throughout. Without posting spoilers I can only say that I resonated with not only the situation but also the emotional journey of the main character. I hope this is one of many books to come from Starrla Cray.
The first thing I love about this book is that the main characters are robots and yet they are having very big emotions throughout. Without posting spoilers I can only say that I resonated with not only the situation but also the emotional journey of the main character. I hope this is one of many books to come from Starrla Cray.
June 27, 2025
What a cute mystery! I loved how we sneakily learned all about giant pandas as Zinc and Cobalt tried to find Panda.
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