Henri Le Curieux: Adventures of a Techno Pup

By Marine Leboeuf

For readers of The Wild Robot, Ada Twist, Scientist, and Rosie Revere, Engineer, comes a whimsical, globally minded picture book introducing children to artificial intelligence, creativity, and emotional intelligence through the eyes of one very curious dog.

What happens when artificial intelligence suddenly arrives on your doorstep?

When a mysterious package appears at his Paris apartment, Henri le Curieux, an adventurous Yorkshire Terrier with a flair for curiosity, discovers something extraordinary inside: an AI-powered robot named Little Emma.

At first, Henri is suspicious. How can a machine possibly think, learn, or understand the world? But as Little Emma begins explaining artificial intelligence through games, recipes, algorithms, emotions, and imagination, Henri finds himself pulled into a surprising journey through technology, creativity, and friendship.

Together, the two unlikely companions explore big ideas in ways young readers can actually understand: artificial intelligence, machine learning, prediction, crowdfunding, innovation, and what it means to learn from one another in a rapidly changing world.

Filled with humor, warmth, and beautifully inventive illustrations, Henri le Curieux: The Adventures of a Techno-Pup introduces children to the future of AI without fear or overwhelm, replacing anxiety with curiosity, empathy, and wonder.

Perfect for young readers and families interested in STEM, emotional intelligence, coding, robotics, creativity, and the future of technology.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FF3G2LF5
• ISBN13: 9798990558120
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Empress Editions
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.0" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 5 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 4