Miriam Tocino

Zerus & Ona Miriam Tocino

In a world driven by technology, understanding computers is a SUPERPOWER. Children feel naturally attracted to it, but as consumers. Only a few see themselves as CREATORS.



With Zerus & Ona, you embark with your children on a journey to explore the computer as a friend, full of possibilities and adventures. Together you'll get lost in stories and illustrations while they become curious about what technology is and how it works.



A STORY ABOUT FRIENDSHIP



Zerus and Ona live in computer's hearts, with millions of other zeros and ones. It's The Binary World!



They're now best friends and like to do everything together. But, there was a time when they didn't know each other.



How did Zerus & Ona first meet?



THE PLAYBOOK



"Welcome to our World" is more than a book. Here's how it works.



First, you read the book together with your children. You become friends with Zerus and Ona and navigate The Binary World. You talk about zeros and ones, and how they all live inside your computer!



Next, you discover that the story is also a song, and you dance to it for a week. Finally, you say, "did you know that part of the music is done with CODE?". Let's see how they do that!



Finally, you download the material under the book's website. You follow the different activities, play the song on your computer, and create your own compositions.



Your children just discovered what CODING is. They already feel curious about it, and they start gaining SUPERPOWERS!



WHAT HUMANS ARE SAYING



Zerus & Ona is a great way to encourage young kids to become curious about technology and how it works. Storytelling opens up their minds and lays a great conceptual foundation for introducing robotics, coding, and digital fabrication.



- Deborah Carter, Managing Director of NewTechKids



Miriam Tocino understands how firing up passion in our children, especially girls, will undoubtedly lead them to be curious about technology, engineering, and creativity. Zerus and Ona make a great resource to spark that curiosity and can be used at home, in nurseries, and elementary schools to help parents and educators on that journey.



- Rav Bumbra, Tech Champion Award Winner #TechWomen100, Founder of Cajigo



Zerus & Ona is a rare delight, a fresh concept that perfectly fits a need in our high-tech culture. Miriam Tocino's lovely art and storytelling offer children a warm, welcoming introduction to the potentially daunting world of computers' digital technologies. One that adults will enjoy reading alongside them, too.



- John Gonzalez, Writer of Horizon: Zero Dawn and Fallout: New Vegas