Curious Mert and Zekai
The Curious Mert and Zekai series
Suits early readers and works as a family read aloud
Curious Mert and Zekai
A children’s book about seven year old Mert and his friendship with Zekai, an AI robot he meets in his neighbourhood. The story centres on curiosity, naming and how to approach technology in everyday life.
Summary
Mert meets a round, friendly robot who introduces itself as “ZEKA A.I.”. Because the robot reminds him of Uncle Zekai, the grocer on his street, Mert suggests the name Zekai. In short chapters, young readers meet friendship, curiosity and concrete questions such as “how do you name a machine?”. The cast also includes Pamuk, Mert’s cat, and friends who appear in short scenes.
Characters
- Mert
- Zekai
- Pamuk
Frequently asked questions
- Is the book part of the Zekaland school curriculum?
- The book is the source of Zekaland’s brand and characters. The school programme is face to face STEM and AI lessons. The book is a separate product line, but it speaks with the same mascot.
- Who is Zekai?
- In the story, Zekai is a robot who introduces itself as an AI. The name comes from a joke Mert makes and from a neighbourhood connection. Zekaland’s digital mascot goes by the same name.