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Rubberdale

A friendly little town where you can hop behind the wheel and hit the open road. Race in the famous Rubberdale Derby, practice tricks on the training ground, and discover what it means to be part of a close-knit community where everybody knows your name.

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A cheerful race car character surrounded by scattered tools and cleaning supplies in a colorful workshop setting

Your character's space has gotten messy, and now someone needs them! A tricky thought pops in about cleaning up. You get to choose that thought, choose what your character does, and help them figure out the worry underneath and a plan to get going. Everyone in Rubberdale says, "Tools in Place, Ready to Race!" By the end, you will know what it really means.

ChoresSelf-Management+2 more
A warm illustration of animal friends at a racing track, one friend noticing another sitting quietly by their vehicle looking down, showing the moment of recognizing when someone needs support

Someone you care about is having a really hard day. They're not acting like themselves—something seems off, like a warning light telling you to check in. What do you do? With a little advice from a wise friend, you'll learn that being a good friend isn't about fixing everything—sometimes it's about pulling over, showing up, and letting someone know they're not alone.

HelpfulnessGenerosity+6 more
Mayor Cluckett (a rooster in a suit) is waving a checkered flag, and the cover title "The Rubberdale Derby"

It's that time of year again: The Rubberdale Derby! Six colorful characters zoom through meadows, forests, and hills in their unique vehicles. Along the way, you'll help your character make important choices about racing strategy, helping friends, using special abilities, and finding creative shortcuts. Will teamwork, speed, or clever thinking win the day? The adventure is full of surprises, friendship, and fun!

PerseveranceConfidence+2 more
A winding dirt road through an open field at golden hour, suggesting the start of a journey and a friendship not yet begun

Every friendship started somewhere. In this story, your character remembers the day they first met one of their best friends — back when they were strangers. You'll guide them through the small but powerful skills of meeting someone new: noticing, breathing, saying hi, showing curiosity, and trying again when the first try wobbles. A warm reminder that big friendships start with little moments.

ConfidenceRelationship Skills+6 more
A close up of a gas tank getting filled with a gas pump, and the title "Tanks of Thanks"

The Derby is over, and the crowds have gone home. Now it's time for something special - a Thank You Tour! Join your favorite racer as they visit friends around Rubberdale to say thanks to the people who make their racing dreams possible. Along the way, you'll think about the people YOU want to thank, too.

GratitudeManners+3 more
A car with the hood open, and a symbolic heart "Under the Hood"

Join your choice of character for a day in Rubberdale where things don't run quite as smoothly as planned. When feelings start revving up, your character learns to check under the hood - noticing their emotions, understanding their body's signals, and choosing how to respond. Will they find a way to get their day back on track?

ConfidenceResilience+6 more
A group of colorful animal racers from Rubberdale lined up together, each with a distinct expression showing a different feeling

Get to know one of the Rubberdale racers up close—what makes them happy, what makes them angry, what makes them sad, and what makes them feel calm. Then help them think a kind, true thought about themselves.

Self-AwarenessSelf-Management+4 more
An open two-lane road that goes off into the sunset

It is a new racing season in Rubberdale, and Mayor Cluckett is splitting everyone into new training groups. Then comes the news: your best racing buddy from last season is in a different group this year. So who is in yours?

Relationship SkillsSchool Readiness+5 more
A colorful cartoon racing town bursting back to life, with racers and crowds gathering at the Rubberdale Derby Training Ground at the start of a new season

The slow season is over, and all of Rubberdale is roaring back to life for the Derby. Suddenly there is a whole new schedule, new rules, and a routine that is nothing like the one you knew. It is a lot, all at once, and it is different. So where do you even start?

School ReadinessConfidence+3 more
A colorful illustrated cover showing a young racer character holding a hand-drawn map, looking thoughtful and curious in the Rubberdale world

Something small happens to your racer that gives them a trickier thought about themselves—and you get to help them figure out what's a fact, what's a feeling, and what a truer thought might be.

ConfidenceResilience+5 more
Looking at the center console of a car with the radio "Tuned In"

Boris has a tip for taking the trickiest corner on the track, and he is only running through it once! But the crew keeps slipping up: wandering eyes, busy hands, a mouth that will not quit. Can you help everyone listen with open ears and open hearts before the tip zooms right past them?

Self-ManagementManners+4 more
An overhead shot of Rubberdale and it's surrounding landscape, and the title "A Day in Rubberdale"

Come play with your favorite racers! Where will the day take you? Maybe you'll explore fun places, visit a friend's home, or head into Thimblewood forest. It's up to you to decide!

ConfidencePerseverance+2 more

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