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Cover of The Little Explorers' Guide to AI: Artificial Intelligence Activity Book for Kids by Ramona Anghel

The Little Explorers’ Guide to AI

Artificial Intelligence Activity Book for Kids

A playful introduction to artificial intelligence that helps young readers explore patterns, problem-solving, creativity, and digital safety in an approachable, kid-friendly way.

Big ideas become easier to understand when kids can explore, ask questions, and learn by doing.

About the book

A friendly first adventure into AI

The Little Explorers’ Guide to AI introduces children to artificial intelligence through playful activities, clear explanations, and familiar ideas. Instead of beginning with complicated technical language, the book invites kids to notice patterns, solve problems, think creatively, and ask questions about the technology they encounter.

With Lumi as their guide, young readers can explore big ideas in a way that feels welcoming and manageable while also learning that smart, safe choices matter when using digital tools.

What kids will explore

AI ideas made kid-friendly

  • AI Around Us

    Notice how artificial intelligence can appear in tools and technology children may encounter in everyday life.

  • Patterns

    Explore how noticing and comparing patterns can help make sense of information.

  • Problem-Solving

    Use simple challenges and activities to practice thinking through problems step by step.

  • Creativity

    Make room for imagination, drawing, ideas, and playful exploration while learning about technology.

  • Curiosity & Questions

    Encourage children to wonder how things work, ask questions, and think carefully about what technology can and cannot do.

  • Digital Safety

    Introduce thoughtful, age-appropriate habits for using AI and digital tools more safely and responsibly.

Key themes

The ideas little explorers practice

  • Curiosity
  • Patterns
  • Problem-solving
  • Creativity
  • Smart choices
  • Digital safety

Meet Lumi

A learning robot for curious minds

Lumi is a bright, gentle learning robot who helps children turn unfamiliar ideas into clear, kid-friendly adventures. In The Little Explorers' Guide to AI, Lumi encourages kids to notice patterns, try new ideas, ask questions, and make thoughtful choices as they explore the world of artificial intelligence.

Lumi, the Learning Robot, reading a book

Inside the book

Take a peek inside

Explore a few selected pages from The Little Explorers' Guide to AI.

For grown-ups

A starting point for conversations about AI

The Little Explorers’ Guide to AI is designed to help families and educators introduce artificial intelligence through simple language, hands-on activities, and age-appropriate conversations.

The book can be used to encourage curiosity while helping children think about patterns, creativity, problem-solving, digital tools, and making thoughtful choices when technology is involved.

Free resources

Keep exploring with Lumi

Discover free activities and coloring pages connected to The Little Explorers' Guide to AI.

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Continue the learning

Explore discussion ideas, activities, and resources designed to help grown-ups continue conversations about AI, creativity, patterns, and digital safety.

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