Robot Won’t Wait for Christmas

 

Booper the Robot LOVED Christmas.

He loved the twinkly lights.
He loved the jingle bells.
And he loved counting down the days with his friends: Amy, Leo, and Mia.

But this year,
Booper did NOT want to wait.

On December 1st, Booper woke up with his antenna glowing.
“It’s Christmas!” he shouted.

Amy giggled. “Not yet, Booper.”
Leo shook his head. “Twenty-four more days!”
Mia smiled. “We’ll wait with you!”

Booper blinked.
“TWENTY-FOUR DAYS?!”
His circuits buzzed. “I CAN’T WAIT!”

The next day, Booper zoomed to the tree.
“Is it Christmas now?”

“Nope,” said Mia. “Still waiting!”

On December 5th, Booper wrapped every present he could find, even Leo’s math book.
“Booper!” Leo laughed. “I’ll need that book for school!”

On December 10th, Booper ate a whole plate of gingerbread cookies.
“I had to test them!” he said.
Amy whispered, “Someone’s having trouble waiting.”

On December 15th, Booper sat in front of the fireplace, staring at the stockings.
He poked his own stocking.
“Maybe just ONE present is ready to open?”

His friends shook their heads.
“Waiting makes Christmas special,” said Amy.
“Like saving your favorite food for last,” said Leo.
Mia added, “And we can have fun while we wait!”

So together they made paper snowflakes,
decorated the tree with sparkly stars,
sang robot carol songs,
and built a “Countdown to Christmas” chain for Booper to snip each night.

Finally, after snipping the very last paper chain link,
Booper gasped.

“It’s Christmas Eve!” he squeaked.
“JUST ONE MORE NIGHT!”

Booper tucked himself into bed with his antenna glowing.

He wiggled. He beeped. He finally fell asleep.

On Christmas morning, he burst from bed with a shout:
“I DID IT! I WAITED!”

His friends cheered.
“See?” Amy smiled. “Waiting makes the day special.”
Booper hugged them, careful not to squish.
“My heart is glowing EXTRA bright today.”

And together they unwrapped presents, shared cookies, and laughed by the tree.

“Sometimes waiting is hard.
But waiting with friends makes Christmas the best!

Boop-boop-beep!

Merry Christmas, Everyone!” said Booper.

🤖🎶 “Boop-Boop Bells”

A Robot Carol 🎶🤖

*(Sing to the tune of “Jingle Bells” — with lots of *boop-boops!)

Verse:
Boop-boop all the way,
Booper loves to play,
Zooming ’round the Christmas tree
On this fun, happy day—HEY!

Circuits full of cheer,
Antenna shining bright,
Beeping out a merry tune
All through the starry night!

Chorus:
Oh, boop-boop bells! Boop-boop bells!
Booper sings Hooray!
Oh, what fun it is to beep
A robot song today—HEY!
Boop-boop bells! Boop-boop bells!
Whirring all the way,
Booper’s happy Christmas song
Will beep your blues away!

Click here for Booper’s Advent Calendar

🎄✨ Booper’s Christmas

Countdown Chain Craft

A fun holiday activity for kids!

Supplies Needed

  • Red and green construction paper

  • Scissors

  • Glue stick or tape

  • Markers or crayons

  • Optional: Stickers, glitter glue, star shapes


🧡 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Cut Your Paper Into Strips

Cut construction paper into strips about 1 inch wide and 8–10 inches long.
You’ll want 24 strips for a classic December countdown — or make any number you like!

Tip:
Let kids decorate each strip before forming the loop.


2️⃣ Write Fun Messages (Optional)

On each strip, kids can write:

  • “Boop-boop! Almost Christmas!”

  • “Be kind today!”

  • “Give someone a hug!”

  • “Smile like Booper!”

  • “Sing a silly robot carol!”

This makes every day extra fun.


3️⃣ Make Your First Loop

Take one strip, form a circle, and glue or tape the ends together.


4️⃣ Add the Next Loop

Slide a second strip through the first circle.
Glue or tape it closed.

Continue until your chain is 24 loops long!


5️⃣ Hang It Up!

Use a bit of tape or ribbon to hang your countdown chain:

  • On a doorknob

  • On the mantle

  • Beside the Christmas tree

  • In a classroom window


✂️ How to Use the Countdown Chain

Each morning, snip one loop off the bottom.

On Christmas Eve, kids snip the last loop —
just like Booper!


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About Jan Peck

Jan Peck is an award-winning children’s author whose joyful picture books spark imagination, kindness, and laughter. Her bestselling titles include Way Down Deep in the Deep Blue Sea, The Giant Carrot, Giant Peach Yodel, Pirate Treasure Hunt, and Way Out West on My Little Pony. Jan is also the creator of the beloved Booper the Robot series, where young readers learn friendship, patience, and teamwork in fun, STEM-powered adventures. A longtime member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), Jan visits schools and libraries to inspire kids to read, write, and dream big. When she’s not writing, she enjoys gardening, cooking yummy food, and spending time with her family—especially her grandson, Kurtis. Find more fun stories, coloring pages, and read-alouds at www.janpeck.com
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