Can You Trust the Magic Parrot?

Lulu has a new learning helper at school. It can answer questions. It can read books. It can even do things for the kids around the class. There's just one problem: sometimes the Magic Parrot gets things wrong in weird and unexpected ways. When Lulu and his friends discover that the parrot can give confident answers without really understanding what it's saying, they start investigating. Can they figure out when to trust it, and when they need to think for themselves? From whale eggs and pizza glue to a popcorn machine that gets completely out of control, Lulu and his friends learn that smart-sounding answers aren't always right, and that the easiest way to do something isn't always the best way to do it. The book also includes a For Grown-ups section to help parents bring the ideas from the story into their own families and think about how AI fits into everyday life. Can You Trust the Magic Parrot? is a funny and accessible story about curiosity, critical thinking, and learning how to use AI without letting it do all the thinking for you. Perfect for curious kids (and grown-ups) who are starting to encounter AI chatbots and want to better understand how they work, and for people looking for a fun way to start conversations about how these tools work.