In a world where children are surrounded by screens, gadgets, and digital communication from an early age, author Chahak Agrawal brings a thoughtful and heartwarming story that helps young readers understand technology in the simplest and most meaningful way possible. Her latest children’s book, Robo And The Video Call: A Curious Robot Learns About Time and Distance, is a delightful addition to the Robo series, specially created for children aged 3 to 5.
The story follows Robo, a curious young learner who loves asking questions and discovering new things. In this charming adventure, Robo learns about video calls when his friend connects with her grandparents living far away in another country. Through playful conversations and everyday moments, Robo begins to understand how technology helps people stay connected despite long distances and different time zones.
Written in a warm, engaging, and easy-to-understand style, the book introduces young children to concepts like communication, time differences, and distance without overwhelming them. Instead of focusing only on technology, the story gently reminds readers of something timeless and deeply human — while video calls can help us feel closer, nothing can truly replace the joy of being together in person.
What makes this book especially unique is the thoughtful perspective behind it. Chahak Agrawal comes from a background in psychology and user experience research, where she has spent years understanding how people think, learn, and interact with the world around them. Her deep interest in children’s curiosity and learning inspired her to create stories that explain modern concepts in a child-friendly and emotionally meaningful way.
The Robo series itself began as a simple idea shared within the family. Chahak initially wrote these stories for her nieces and nephews, hoping to make everyday technology easier for children to understand. As the stories grew, she realized that many parents and educators were looking for age-appropriate ways to explain the digital world to young children. This inspired her to turn Robo’s adventures into books that families everywhere could enjoy together.
Through Robo’s experiences, Chahak hopes to encourage curiosity, conversations, and learning among young readers while also emphasizing the importance of human connection and relationships. Each story in the series is designed not just to teach, but also to create moments of bonding between children and the adults reading with them.
With its relatable characters, gentle storytelling, and meaningful message, Robo And The Video Call is more than just a picture book — it is a comforting and educational experience for children growing up in a technology-driven world. The book offers parents an opportunity to introduce important modern ideas in a way that feels natural, playful, and emotionally reassuring.
As technology continues to shape everyday life, stories like Robo’s remind us that curiosity, love, and togetherness remain at the center of every meaningful connection.