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Looking for a STEM-focused story? A unique and original picture book? A tale with a brilliant female engineer?

Kathi loves to tinker and make new machines, but what happens when she tries to make a TIME MACHINE?

KATHI Q. BUILDS A TIME MACHINE? is a story about technological creativity that has our young engineer try something new, but instead turn everything on its head—LITERALLY!

Kathi Q. Builds a Time Machine?

Jo-Ann Scranton

Gabi Moraes

"I had a great time illustrating this is book and I'll tell you why:
I sure had lots of fun reading this amazing and funny adventure! I'm sure you and your kids will have a blast too!"—Gabriele Moraes

Reader's Favorite 5-Star Review

"Kathi Q. Builds a Time Machine? is a delightful story that encourages children to believe in their dreams and explore the world of innovation. The playful storyline and interactive activities engage and inspire creativity and problem-solving skills in young readers. "

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In addition to supporting reforestation efforts across North America, a portion of the sales from this book will go to support :

Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario

Book Information:


  • ISBN: 978-1-7380138-9-0

  • Page Count: 44

  • Genre: Fiction

  • Date Published: February 20, 2024

  • Themes: STEM, Adventure, Time Travel, Creativity

  • Book Size: 8.5x8.5

  • Price (CAD): 19.99

  • Binding Type: Hardcover

  • Language(s): English

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Other 5-Star Reviews:



"I love how the main character is female and the book has a STEM component. It's such a positive book for young kids to be exposed. My kids love to make belief they are making a new machine that does silly things just like Kathi did."—Sarah



"And everything went UPSIDE DOWN! Great book! Love the unique spin of a picture book. And low-key love that the book has a female lead (with a prosthetic?)!"—T.P



"The first day we had this book my kids asked for it twice in a row and again at bedtime! My kids loved being in on the twist ending when reading it over again. Silly story, loveable silly STEM girl, and beautiful illustration."—Charlotte



"A fantastic and uniquely original book, with amazing illustrations, and an awesome seek-and-find at the end. The ending was quite the twist, and overall, this book is really neat in how it goes beyond normal conventions of storybook illustrations by flipping everything upside-down."—J.S
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