People seem to be taking sides on AI and feeling strongly about it. Recently we had an AI adventure in the home office.
My husband works for the local arboretum plotting and interpreting data gathered from trees – sap flow, and seasonal correlations. He loves charts. Recently he had to find a formula for interpreting certain data. He researched, found one, applied it, and got an answer. One of the other team members got a slightly different answer by using an AI program. They reviewed all the data and determined the human had the more accurate answer! Ha! Take that AI Know-it -all!
So I took another pass at AI technology, using ChatGPT. Remember my last attempt was to get a story or rhyming story of a spin on The Three Pigs. It was not a publishable success! So what if I wrote the story but let AI do the Twitter pitch and back cover synopsis, which I admit I find tedious.
I gave AI:
Twitter book pitch – Frank grandson of the Big Bad Wolf is tired of turnips and wants to eat grandchildren of the original Three Little Pigs
And in seconds received:
Title: Frank the Grandson of the Big Bad Wolf
Genre: Children’s Fiction
Twitter Pitch:
Frank, the grandson of the Big Bad Wolf, is tired of his boring diet of turnips. He dreams of devouring the succulent grandchildren of the original Three Little Pigs. Join Frank on his adventure to capture the pigs and satisfy his hunger. Will the pigs outsmart Frank or will they end up in his belly?
#FranktheWolf #ThreeLittlePigs #ChildrensBooks #Adventure #HungerGames #FamilyTree #FairyTaleFridays
I suppose #HungerGames is relevant because the proposed meal is “succulent grandchildren” but… It’s a start, albeit not an inspiring one.
My human-developed Twitter pitch:
No More Turnips!
Turnip burgers and turnip tacos! Frank has had it! Grandpa Wolf howls about his scorched tail, but why not risk putting some bacon on the table? There is no hot pot in the Three Pig’s fireplace but little grandpiglets wait to cure Frank’s ham hock hankering. #pbpitch
I should note I got NO teeny little hearts on mine, either!
Using the pitch AI wrote I asked for a back cover blurb:
Title: Frank Grandwolf and the Three Little Pigs
Genre: Children’s Picture Book
Blurb:
Frank Grandwolf is tired of eating turnip egg rolls, but his dreams of devouring delicious pork chops seem impossible. Until one day, he sets his sights on the Brick House, where he believes he’ll find the succulent grandpiglets waiting for him. But to his surprise, the clever grandpiglets have set a trap for him. Will Frank Grandwolf fall for their trap, or will he learn the value of friendship and share a meal with his new companions?
This delightful picture book teaches children the importance of being kind to others and shows that sometimes, the greatest friendships can be found in the most unexpected places.
#FrankGrandwolf #ThreeLittlePigs #PictureBook #Friendship #Kindness #ChildrensBooks #FamilyTime #BedtimeStories #AnimalTales #EarlyReaders.
The hashtags were better this time, but I am not sure the point of the book (if there is one!) is kindness and friendship. It might just be a funny story!
Whereas my HUMAN back cover:
Turnip burgers, turnip tacos, turnip dumplings. Ever since the Original Three Pigs and Big Bad Wolf met, both families have been strictly vegan. Now Frank the youngest wolf cub has a ham hock hankering. He drops safely down the Three Pigs’ chimney, but the grandpiglets know how to make Frank lose his taste for spareribs.
The other thing I struggle with is writing reviews! So using the back matter AI developed I asked for a review of the book that is technically NOT YET WRITTEN.
Title: Frank Grandwolf and the Three Little Pigs
Author: [Insert author name]
Genre: Children’s Picture Book
Target Age Group: 4-8 years old
Review:
“Frank Grandwolf and the Three Little Pigs” is a delightful picture book that is sure to capture the imagination of young readers. The story is beautifully told and the illustrations are charming, making it a joy to read.
The book teaches children the importance of friendship and kindness, as Frank Grandwolf learns the value of sharing a meal with his new companions. The story is also full of suspense and surprises, keeping children engaged from beginning to end.
The book’s message of friendship and cooperation is an important one for young readers, and the way it is presented in the context of a fun and exciting story is a real strength.
Overall, “Frank Grandwolf and the Three Little Pigs” is a wonderful addition to any library or classroom. It is a perfect bedtime story and is sure to become a favorite for children and parents alike.
Rating: 4/5 stars.
4 out of 5??!! And who did the “charming illustrations”? That is the update on the AI world, and I going to work on those pigs – I want 5 stars!
Multi-award-winning author Robin Currie learned story sharing by sitting on the floor, in library story times. She has sold 1.7 M copies of her 40 storybooks and writes stories to read and read again! Robin is pleased to report that How to Dress a Dinosaur has many 5-star reviews from humans!
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