BY MEREDITH RUSU

SCHOLASTIC INC.

BY M

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ROBIN’S

GUIDETO BEING

COOL(ER)

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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

ROBIN’S GUIDE TOBeing the Best Possible You (Upgraded Version) . . . . . . 16

Sidekick Rules for Cool(er) Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Dressing the Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Getting Groovy: Going on Cool(er) Missions . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Speaking the Lingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Following Your Dream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Being a Cool(er) Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Groovy Sing-Alongs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

GROOVY GOOD-BYE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

CONTENTS

COME ON, EVERYONE. LET’S GET

GROOVING!

INTRODUCTIONO H MY G-O-S-H, HI! I’m Robin, and boy, I’m just so jazzed you’re reading this book. That’s because I’ve got something important to tell you.You know about Batman, right? I mean, of course you do. Who doesn’t know about Batman? He’s the best! He’s also my dad. One of two dads, actually. And then they turned out to be the same dad . . . well, it’s a long story. But here’s the important thing. Since I’ve been hanging out so much with Batman (my dad), and going on super-secret missions with my old man, and enjoying quality one-on-one time with my pops, I’ve learned all his tips for being cool. And I’m going to teach you everything I’ve learned! You’ll be the coolest of the cool!Well, only Batman is the coolest. So, let’s just say you’ll be cool(er). In fact, by the time you’re done reading this book, you’ll be cooler than ever. Groovy!

INTRODUCTION

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I wasn’t always cool(er). My code name may be Robin, but my real name is Dick Grayson. I used to be a lonely little orphan at Gotham City Orphanage. Then I got adopted by Daddy-o #1, billionaire Bruce Wayne. That’s when my life changed forever.M Y N E W FA M ILY

Wait, Batman is Bruce Wayne’s . . . roommate?

M E A N D M Y D A D(S)

I met Mr. Wayne at a fancy party where my orphan choir was performing. He said he was interested in adopting a son—yay! And that son turned out to be ME! Woo-hoo! Little did I know, Bruce Wayne is . . . shhhhhhh, this is a big secret . . . Batman! That means I have TWO dads, and one of them is Batman!Actually,

I am Batman!

It’s Raining Dads!