Grace Builds an Almost-Perfect Dog

Grace Builds an Almost-Perfect Dog is a heartwarming STEM-infused story about a girl who, longing for a pet, constructs and codes her own robot dog, Kit. Initially, Grace strives for a perfectly obedient companion, but through her interactions with Kit, she learns that true friendship and love come from embracing imperfections and genuine connection, not flawless execution. This book is ideal for aspiring builders and coders, as well as children exploring themes of friendship, creativity, and what it means to truly care for another being. It gently introduces concepts of programming and problem-solving while delivering a tender emotional message.

A girl builds and programs a robot dog in this heartwarming STEM-based picture book perfect for fans of THE MOST MAGNIFICENT THING. Grace can’t have a real dog, so she takes matters into her own hands. She builds a robot dog named Kit! Grace codes him to behave like the perfect dog. Kit follows her instructions perfectly. He rolls over perfectly, every time. He plays fetch perfectly, every single time. But Grace soon discovers that maybe following the rules perfectly doesn’t make the perfect pet . . . Great for aspiring builders and coders, GRACE BUILDS AN ALMOST-PERFECT DOG is a tender tale about the power of friendship and determination.