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Ten Things Alexander Can Do That a Computer Never Will

Ten Things a Computer Never Will

The things that make them human

Robots are brilliant at sums, screens and speed. But they have no “inside”. They can’t feel fizzy joy, find something hard and do it anyway, or melt into a cuddle. Your child can. A funny, reassuring book that celebrates ten human superpowers, with your child as the star and a curious little robot watching in wonder.

  • Your child, drawn from a photo
  • Preview every page before you buy
  • Printed and posted in time for Christmas

What do you think are the most important things that robots will never do?

What do you think are the most important things that robots will never do?

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How is the book personalised?

Your child is the star on every page, drawn from a photo. It’s set in your town, with real places in it. And you choose what matters most to you: love, big feelings, being brave when things are hard, or senses and imagination. Half the book is built around your choice; the rest covers the best of the others.

What’s the story?

A clever little robot can do sums in a blink and glow in the dark. But page by page, your child shows it ten things it can never do: a real squeezy hug, a belly-laugh until your ribs ache, a wobbly first try and a giant “I did it!” At the end, the robot plugs itself in for the night, and your child snuggles down, one of a kind.

What’s on the last page?

The Official Human Spec Sheet: your child’s name, “Model: 100% Real Human Child. Zero Batteries Required!”, and 30 built-in features no computer will ever have. A page to pin on the fridge.

For children growing up with screens.

Our children will grow up beside machines that talk, draw and answer back. This book tells them, gently and with a laugh, what makes them different, and why that matters more than any machine.

Made by parents, doctors and researchers.

Tandem is built by people who study how young children learn and grow. This book is about the things that matter most in the early years: love, feelings, trying hard and being curious.

FAQs

Who is Tandem?
We’re a small team of parents, doctors and child psychologists who got tired of apps built to keep children quiet. Tandem makes stories you and your child make together. Now we print them, bind them and post them, with their name on the cover.
Is it anti-technology?
No. The robot is the hero’s funny, friendly sidekick, and it’s very good at what it does. The book just celebrates what only people can do.
Do I need a photo?
A photo of your child is best. You can describe them in words instead.
What if it arrives and it’s not right?
Tell us. A real person reads every message, and if the book is not right we put it right or give you your money back.

£5 off your first order. We won’t pester you.

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