Phil Weiss
Books that teach kids how to think.
I failed three of my four subjects in eighth grade, walked into college on probation, and came out with two doctorates. The struggle didn't go away; I finally learned how to think my way through it. This book is that part.
Fascinating and life-changing… the philosophy of thinking and practical tools for systematic problem-solving are shared through a mystery story deciphered by four adorable and enthusiastic canine sleuths.
The Children's Book Review
Think Like the D-Squad
Notice. Wonder. Test. Zoom Out.
Every kid has a way their mind works best. Most are just never shown how to find it. Think Like the D-Squad introduces readers ages 8–12 to four unforgettable dogs — Sully, Baz, Dash, and Phoebe — who model a four-part thinking framework: Notice the real problem, Wonder wildly, Test your thinking against the real world, and Zoom Out when nothing is working.
Across eighteen chapters, kids practice these four moves through stories and exercises that build habits which transfer — to the classroom, the team, and every hard thing they haven't faced yet.
More books coming in early 2027
