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Curious Cassie Book Series#

Never stop asking, Keep on believing, It's all about learning, Just keep on wondering, Passionately pursuing, All your Curiosities!

Mission & Vision#

Curious Cassie is a children's chapter book series (ages 6-8) that celebrates scientific discovery through the adventures of Cassie, an endlessly curious 6-year-old who fearlessly asks questions and explores the world around her. Each book honors a pioneering scientist, weaving their discoveries into engaging narratives that inspire young readers to embrace curiosity, courage, and critical thinking.

In an era where passive digital entertainment increasingly dominates childhood, this series offers an alternative: active, imaginative engagement with the stories of scientists and philosophers who shaped our understanding of the world. The goal is not just to teach facts, but to spark wonder and normalize the act of questioning.

As Albert Einstein once said:

"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious!"

Published Books#

All books are available as interactive multimedia experiences on FableFlow, featuring narration, background music, and interactive reading modes.

Book 1: Curious Cassie's Beach Ride Quest#

Scientist Featured: Isaac Newton | Age Range: 5-10 | Themes: Motion, gravity, forces

Curious Cassie's Beach Ride Quest

Join Cassie, Caleb, and their mom on an exhilarating journey to the beach, where they encounter various situations that explore the wonders of motion and gravity, leaving them inspired by the genius of Sir Isaac Newton.

Purchase: Kindle | Paperback

Read Online: FableFlow Interactive

Book 2: Curious Cassie's Harbour Quest#

Scientist Featured: Emma Johnston | Age Range: 5-10 | Themes: Marine science, buoyancy, ocean discovery

Curious Cassie's Harbour Quest

Set sail with Cassie on a maritime adventure filled with discovery, friendship, and the excitement of exploring new horizons. A celebration of marine science and buoyancy featuring Emma Johnston, a renowned Australian marine biologist and President of Science & Technology Australia. Join Cassie and Caleb as they explore the wonders of ocean life and the science of floating and sinking.

Purchase: Kindle | Paperback

Read Online: FableFlow Interactive

Book 3: Cassie, Caleb, and the Magic of YET!#

Scientist Featured: Dr. Carol S. Dweck | Age Range: 5-10 | Themes: Growth mindset, learning, resilience

Cassie, Caleb, and the Magic of YET!

A heartwarming growth mindset adventure where Cassie and her little brother Caleb discover that their brains can grow stronger with every challenge they face. Featuring Dr. Carol S. Dweck, a scientist at Stanford University whose research revolutionized how we understand learning and achievement. This book explores the power of "yet"—the idea that we may not know something yet, but we can learn it.

Purchase: Kindle | Paperback

Read Online: FableFlow Interactive

AI-Augmented Production#

The series has evolved significantly through FableFlow, an open-source agentic AI pipeline for children's book production. This evolution enables:

  • Multi-sensory storytelling - Interactive reading with narration and background music
  • Rapid iteration - Quick refinement based on reader feedback
  • Multi-format distribution - EPUB, PDF, HTML, and video adaptations
  • Accessible production - Professional-quality output without prohibitive costs

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Future Books#

The series continues to expand, celebrating additional scientific pioneers across physics, biology, chemistry, and beyond. The roadmap prioritizes quality over speed—each book undergoes careful development to ensure it sparks genuine curiosity and delivers meaningful learning experiences.

Meet the Character#

Cassie - The Curious Explorer#

Cassie is a 6-year-old with boundless curiosity and courage to ask "why?" and "how?" She approaches the world with wonder, turning everyday experiences into opportunities for discovery. Through her adventures with family and friends, young readers learn that asking questions isn't just acceptable—it's how we understand our world.

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Character illustrations, behind-the-scenes artwork, and visual development materials will be added here as the series evolves.

The Creative Team#

Suneeta Mall - Author#

As both an ML/AI engineering leader and children's book author, Suneeta brings a unique perspective to STEM education for young readers. Her technical background informs her approach to explaining scientific concepts accessibly, while her experience as a mother shapes the authentic parent-child dynamics in the stories.

The Curious Cassie series emerged from a simple observation: children need more resources that spark genuine curiosity rather than just delivering information. By celebrating the stories of scientists—flawed, curious humans like the rest of us—these books aim to normalize intellectual exploration and questioning.

The Origin Story#

The Curious Cassie series emerged from a simple observation in August 2022: electronic devices were consuming "think time"—those moments when children's minds wander, wonder, and form questions. From that realization came the vision for a book series that reclaims space for curiosity, featuring scientists and philosophers who exemplify the power of questioning.

Three years later, the series has evolved significantly. The development of FableFlow—an open-source agentic AI pipeline for book production—has transformed what's possible for independent children's book publishing. What began as a single manually-produced title has grown into a multimedia series with professional illustration, narration, and multi-format distribution. The journey from evaluating AI capabilities in 2023 to building production-grade AI-augmented workflows represents both a technical evolution and a reimagining of what independent authorship can achieve.

Beyond the Books#

Blog Posts & Reflections#

  • FableFlow - The open-source AI pipeline powering Curious Cassie production

Educational Use#

Educators and parents are welcome to use Curious Cassie books to:

  • Introduce scientific concepts through storytelling
  • Spark discussions about observation and questioning
  • Encourage independent reading for ages 6-8
  • Model curiosity-driven learning

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The Philosophy#

These books don't pretend science is easy or that scientists were perfect. They show that curiosity, persistence, and asking questions—even "silly" ones—are how we learn about the world. Cassie makes mistakes, gets confused, and sometimes asks questions her parents can't immediately answer. That's intentional.

The goal isn't to create child prodigies who memorize facts. It's to nurture children who ask "why?", observe their surroundings, and believe that understanding the world is both possible and exciting.

Because as every scientist knows: the best discoveries start with a curious question.

This project represents the intersection of technical expertise, creative storytelling, and a genuine belief that children's natural curiosity deserves celebration, not just management.