Real things
Machines, places, processes, and the everyday systems children already wonder about.
Books for curious young minds
Curious books for kids who want to know how the world works.
Tinkerwren turns real machines, places, processes, and everyday discoveries into hands-on books kids can color, solve, notice, and understand.
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Curiosity belongs in the real world.
Why Tinkerwren
Make curiosity something kids can hold in their hands.
We make children's books rooted in the things that are actually out there: working machines, busy places, how everyday things get made, and the details worth stopping to notice.
Our books pair real-world subjects with coloring, puzzles, observation, and simple explanations—giving kids a screen-free way to explore and giving grown-ups something useful to explore alongside them.
Tinkerwren is built around a simple idea: learning sticks better when curiosity gets to do some of the work.
Hands-on discovery
Coloring, puzzles, noticing, matching, and problem solving—not passive page filling.
Made to share
Thoughtful enough for parents, grandparents, and educators to enjoy alongside a child.
Coming first
Machine Mission Lab
Machine Mission Lab
Discover Working Machines
Coloring, Puzzles & Activities for Ages 4–6
Our first title explores real working machines doing real jobs—from construction sites and farms to transportation and rescue work. Kids will color, solve, match, and discover what these machines do and why they matter.
Currently being prepared for publication. Retail availability will be announced here when the book is ready.
Publisher contact
Questions about Tinkerwren?
For publishing, rights, retailer, or general inquiries, contact McCauley Technologies, LLC.