Quick — name an Australian animal. Kangaroo? Koala? Thought so. Meet Australia’s most endangered marsupial with a superpower all its own and the two Tasmanian tigers helping to save it.

What if your child’s science lesson felt exactly like an adventure story?

In this charming Australian wildlife adventure for children aged 4-8, Timothy and Teresa are Tasmanian tiger twins called into action through their magic cave to help Ned the numbat. Ned has been eating the wrong food for days — but he doesn’t know it yet.

Can the twins use what they know about numbats to help Ned discover the answer himself, before things get any worse?

Perfect for young readers who love:

• Australian animals and wildlife facts
• Animal mystery stories for kids
• Picture books with real educational content
• Stories about teamwork, patience, and problem-solving
• Unique and rare animals like numbats, Tasmanian tigers, and more

Meet the twins: Timothy barges into every problem headfirst — energetic, enthusiastic, and absolutely certain speed is the solution. Teresa stops, thinks, and asks exactly the right question at exactly the right moment. Neither one can crack this puzzle alone.

The Numbat Puzzle shows young readers that rushing in with excitement and stopping to think carefully are both superpowers — and that the best adventures happen when opposites work together.

What children learn along the way: Ned is a numbat — one of Australia’s most endangered and least-known marsupials. Through the adventure, children discover where numbats live, what they actually eat, how they use their extraordinary sense of smell to find food hidden underground, and why they are so rare and worth protecting. Real wildlife facts, no textbook required. Along the way they’ll also explore the eucalyptus forests of Western Australia — a corner of the natural world most children have never encountered. Learning has never felt so much like an adventure.

Ideal for:

• Bedtime reading for preschoolers and early elementary students
• Independent readers in kindergarten through second grade
• Classroom read-alouds focused on Australian animals or endangered species
• Parents and homeschoolers who want books that entertain and educate at the same time
• Fans of animal adventure books for early readers

From the eucalyptus forests of Western Australia to the rainforests of Tasmania, the Tasmanian Tiger Twins are on the case. Get your copy of The Numbat Puzzle today and discover a mystery to bring a little adventure to your child’s school day.

In the parent’s guide you’ll find:

• Discussion questions to help your children grow in wisdom and virtue
• Homeschool or classroom lesson on how people are helping endangered animals featuring my favorite endangered animal – the hellbender!