Biedrzycki, David. ARTificial Intelligence. David Biedrzycki, Illus. Charlesbridge, 10/2024. [52]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-62354-374-7. GRADES Kindergarten–4. HIGH ADDITIONAL.
A robot is a failure at the job of moving boxes around a warehouse, so it is sent for reprogramming. Along the way it visits a museum and is inspired to become a great artist, painting abstracts that dazzle humans and other robots. In this unique look at AI (artificial intelligence), the message that art needs inspiration, not technology, is subtle, but most readers will understand the point. The colored pencil artwork depicts the world in grayish blue except when some creativity happens and then bright color is added. A timely story that teachers can use to explain metaphor and symbolism. Review based on an ARC.
Penny Peck—San José State University, iSchool