About Ian Outterson, Children's Author
I'm Ian Outterson, a children's author who believes stories are one of the best ways we learn together.
Dib grew out of bedtime reading with my son, Adam, and the realisation that there's no manual for growing up or for parenting. Just curiosity, questions, mistakes, and moments of kindness along the way.
Dib is a little bit child and a little bit parent: a curious robot learning about feelings, friendship, bravery, and the big wide world. One beep and boop at a time.
These stories are written for children, but also for the grown-ups reading beside them.
Meet Dib: A Robot Learning About Emotions
A curious little robot learning about feelings, friendship, and the world—one beep and boop at a time.
Each Dib story begins with a simple moment:
A question. A mistake. A feeling.
From bravery and belonging to wonder and "why," Dib discovers what it means to grow, just like we do.
Written for children… and for the grown-ups reading beside them.
