Marco and Patch

When homework helpers make everything too easy, what happens to real learning?

Marco loves math-when the answers come fast and clean. But getting stuck? That feeling when he doesn't know what to do? Marco hates that.

So when his sister introduces him to Patch, an AI helper that solves every problem perfectly, Marco thinks his troubles are over. No more confusion. Just right answers, every time.

Until his teacher asks him to explain his work... and Marco realizes he can't.

A timely story about technology, struggle, and what real learning feels like.

With help from his friend Adrian and some honest mistakes along the way, Marco discovers that helpful tools can become harmful shortcuts-and that the uncomfortable feeling of being stuck is actually his brain growing stronger.

Perfect for children ages 6-10 learning to use AI tools responsibly.

Written in engaging Dr. Seuss-style rhyming verse, this book includes Marco's "Brain Questions" that children can use in real homework situations, plus discussion questions for families and classrooms.

In a world where AI can solve problems in seconds, kids need to understand: getting the right answer and actually learning are not the same thing.

Because the most important tool kids will ever have is their own thinking.