Miko and the Thinking Machine: A Friendly Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Kids

What happens when a curious kid, a talking mouse, and a cheerful AI robot team up to write a story?

Miko and the Thinking Machine is a funny, thoughtful, and tech-savvy adventure that explores what it really means to be creative in the age of artificial intelligence.

When Miko receives a mysterious package on his doorstep, he's not expecting a round little robot with a glowing face and a name like Chatty Botty. With the help of his skeptical mouse friend Coco, Miko sets out to test whether using an AI to help write a book is genius... or just cheating.

Along the way, they learn how AI works, what it means to be original, and why asking the right questions matters more than ever.

Perfect for readers 8-12 who love STEM, storytelling, and asking big questions, this illustrated chapter book is equal parts humor and heart-with a dash of machine learning on top.

Annie Nova writes with a signature blend of heart, imagination, and depth. Her stories invite children into playful adventures while gently introducing them to complex ideas-from ancient philosophy to artificial intelligence. With lyrical prose, emotional honesty, and a touch of humor, Annie's books help readers think deeply, ask big questions, and see themselves as brave explorers in a mysterious and magical world.Annie is the bestselling author of Tracks in the Dust, Miko and the Minecraft Mystery, and Miko Meets ChatGPT-a series of stories that span folklore, philosophy, and cutting-edge tech. She holds a Master's in Electrical Engineering from Stanford and an MBA from London Business School. Before becoming a writer, she helped design some of the world's most advanced IP communications networks as a global product management leader.Now retired and living with Parkinson's disease, Annie embraces emerging technology-like AI tools-to continue writing in bold and innovative ways. Every story she publishes is inspired by her son, whose own books sparked her journey as an author. All proceeds from her books go directly to him.

Annie Nova writes with a signature blend of heart, imagination, and depth. Her stories invite children into playful adventures while gently introducing them to complex ideas-from ancient philosophy to artificial intelligence. With lyrical prose, emotional honesty, and a touch of humor, Annie's books help readers think deeply, ask big questions, and see themselves as brave explorers in a mysterious and magical world.Annie is the bestselling author of Tracks in the Dust, Miko and the Minecraft Mystery, and Miko Meets ChatGPT-a series of stories that span folklore, philosophy, and cutting-edge tech. She holds a Master's in Electrical Engineering from Stanford and an MBA from London Business School. Before becoming a writer, she helped design some of the world's most advanced IP communications networks as a global product management leader.Now retired and living with Parkinson's disease, Annie embraces emerging technology-like AI tools-to continue writing in bold and innovative ways. Every story she publishes is inspired by her son, whose own books sparked her journey as an author. All proceeds from her books go directly to him.Annie Nova writes with a signature blend of heart, imagination, and depth. Her stories invite children into playful adventures while gently introducing them to complex ideas-from ancient philosophy to artificial intelligence. With lyrical prose, emotional honesty, and a touch of humor, Annie's books help readers think deeply, ask big questions, and see themselves as brave explorers in a mysterious and magical world.Annie is the bestselling author of Tracks in the Dust, Miko and the Minecraft Mystery, and Miko Meets ChatGPT-a series of stories that span folklore, philosophy, and cutting-edge tech. She holds a Master's in Electrical Engineering from Stanford and an MBA from London Business School. Before becoming a writer, she helped design some of the world's most advanced IP communications networks as a global product management leader.Now retired and living with Parkinson's disease, Annie embraces emerging technology-like AI tools-to continue writing in bold and innovative ways. Every story she publishes is inspired by her son, whose own books sparked her journey as an author. All proceeds from her books go directly to him.