About Where the Wild Chats Are
The story behind thoughtful conversation guides for families
Our Mission
To strengthen the bond between parents and children through meaningful conversations sparked by the magic of picture books.
How This Platform Works
This isn't just another AI tool. Where the Wild Chats Are represents months of careful development, testing, and refinement to create conversation guides that truly enhance parent-child reading experiences.
Safety First Approach
Every book is validated against our comprehensive database before generating content. Inappropriate books are blocked entirely - no exceptions, no bypasses. We prioritize child safety over convenience.
Curated AI Prompts
Our conversation starters aren't generic ChatGPT outputs. Each response is generated using carefully crafted prompts that emphasize connection over comprehension, wonder over testing.
Rich Book Database
We maintain a comprehensive database of picture books with detailed metadata, age recommendations, and content considerations. This enables accurate, context-aware guidance for each book.
Learning System
User feedback continuously improves our AI prompts. When you rate our conversation guides, you're helping train the system to create better content for all families.
What Makes Us Different
Connection Over Comprehension
We don't create quiz questions. We spark conversations that bring families closer together through shared wonder and discovery.
Child Safety Priority
Rigorous book validation ensures only age-appropriate content. No shortcuts, no exceptions - your child's safety comes first.
Quality Focus
We prioritize award-winning and classic picture books that have stood the test of time and earned recognition for their excellence.
About the Creator
Hi, my name is Roy, the creator of Where the Wild Chats Are.
I've been a primary (elementary) school librarian since 2013, and since then I have been immersed in children's literature and reading. I've noticed how powerful books and reading can be, but I've also noticed how incredible it can be to talk about the books being read. It not only deepens understanding of the books, but it reinforces the bond between the members of the conversation too.
There are a lot of generic questions that we can ask readers, but reading shouldn't be a quiz; children shouldn't feel like every time they're reading with someone they're being 'tested'. Conversation starters encourage book talk without children feeling like they are responding with a right or wrong answer. This system creates book specific conversation, which helps make book talk more relevant, authentic and pleasurable!
I hope you enjoy using this site and have many great reading experiences with your little ones.
Get in Touch
I read every email and love hearing about your family's reading adventures!
Have a book request?
If you try a book that's not in our database, I'll get an automatic notification and work to add it quickly.
Growing Together
Where the Wild Chats Are is constantly evolving. Your feedback, requests, and experiences shape every improvement we make. Together, we're building something special - a resource that truly serves families and celebrates the magic of reading together.
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