The books
Warm, funny stories about Mila, Pickles the cat, and Dot the AI helper. Read a preview online, or order a print copy for your bookshelf.
Mila & Dot: Dot Draws a Very Strange Cat
One fluffy cat. Six surprising legs. A first adventure in understanding AI.
Mila wants to paint her cat, Pickles—but he is curled into a fluffy ball with his paws hidden. She asks her AI helper, Dot, for a picture. When Dot draws six legs, Mila discovers that something can look right and still need checking. Join Mila as she counts real paws, asks questions and turns a surprising mistake into Queen Wobblepaws. A warm, illustrated read-aloud story for ages 4–6 about curiosity, creativity and thinking for yourself. About the series Mila & Dot introduces artificial intelligence (AI) through playful stories. Children explore what AI can help with, why it can make mistakes, and how to check its answers and make their own choices. Includes a note for grown-ups, conversation questions and a drawing activity. No AI device is needed. Read together. Ask. Check. Choose. Print edition ISBN: 978-0-557-82109-9
Mila & Dot: Dot’s Next Word
One sleepy cat. One big question. How does AI find its next word?
Why do cats sleep so much? When Dot answers Mila’s question, she wonders how her little AI helper knew what to say. Dad turns the mystery into a playful guessing game, showing how Dot learned from lots of writing and builds an answer one small piece at a time. Book 2 in the Mila & Dot series introduces next-word prediction through a warm family story, playful word cards and one very sleepy cat. For ages 4–6, with a grown-up note and a simple word game to try together. Ask. Check. Choose.
Mila & Dot: The Clue Game
One little rattle. One eager cat. How does AI learn what goes together?
A little rattle sends Pickles running. How did he know what might come next? Join Mila, Dad and Dot for a playful look at things that go together—and the surprises that happen when a clue leads to the wrong guess. Book 3 in the Mila & Dot series introduces learned connections through familiar moments: treats, bedtime stories and rainy-day clothes. Children discover that a clue can help us guess, but we still need to check. A warm read-aloud story for ages 4–6, with a grown-up note and a simple clue game to try together. Ask. Check. Choose.
Mila & Dot: Dot Needs a Clue
One rainy afternoon. One sleepy cat. A few more clues help Dot suggest a game.
Mila wants a game, but Dot’s first idea does not fit. Can a few useful details help? Join Mila, Dad and Pickles for a playful adventure in asking clearly, trying ideas and choosing what works. Book 4 in the Mila & Dot series introduces useful instructions for AI through a quiet rainy-day game. A warm read-aloud story for ages 4–6, with 14 illustrated story spreads and a grown-up discussion and activity page. Read the complete illustrated reading preview here. The print edition is coming soon.
Mila & Dot: Some Things Stay Private
A teddy tea party. A special invitation. Some details are just for us.
Mila wants Dot to help with an invitation. But does an AI helper need to know where she lives? Join Mila and Dad as they find the words they need while keeping personal details for the people they choose. Book 5 in the Mila & Dot series introduces a simple habit: pause and ask a trusted grown-up before sharing personal information with AI. A warm read-aloud story for ages 4–6, with 14 illustrated story spreads and a grown-up discussion and pretend-invitation activity. Read the complete illustrated reading preview here. The print edition is coming soon.