Curiosity Unlocked Books

Inviting kids to ask questions about the world and then stick with it long enough to build understanding.

Whether at home, in school, or anywhere in between, children are constantly exploring how the world works. Our nonfiction and fiction books spark curiosity, encourage questioning, and help young learners connect ideas, solve problems, and create with confidence. By building habits of observation, inquiry, and imagination, we empower kids not only to discover new knowledge and enjoy great stories, but also to believe in their own ability to figure things out, think like creators, and make sense of the world around them.

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Mission: To create books that fuel curiosity and build know-how, helping kids explore, connect ideas, and create with confidence—at home, at school, and everywhere in between.

Primary Focus: Curiosity-driven nonfiction and fiction that encourage observation, questioning, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.

Content Approach: Curiosity Unlocked Books publishes books that spark wonder, encourage kids to ask questions, and build the skills to explore and innovate. From imagination-sparking stories to fact-filled explorations, the imprint delivers:

Content-area fiction and nonfiction
Seasonal and holiday celebrations
Biographies with depth and context
STEAM-focused explorations
Early learning board books

Audience: Children, educators, parents, caregivers, and families.

Grade Range: PK - 6

Popular Titles: That Stinks!: The Surprising Science of Smelly Stuff, A Christmas Keepsake Book: 24 Songs and Poems for the Season, Be My Howlentine: Valentine’s Day in Monster Town, and Discover the United States: Fun Facts and Hidden Surprises.

Signature Series: Watch Them Move Board Books, Festive Friends Board Books, One-of-a-Kind Biographies, and Smithsonian^® Dual Discovery Flip Books.
Educational Goal: Builds a curiosity mindset through inquiry, encouraging children to ask the 5 Ws and 2 Hs, test ideas, make connections, and develop confidence as learners, creators, and problem-solvers.

About Curiosity Unlocked Books

Our Mission

Our Mission

To create books that fuel curiosity and build know-how, helping kids explore, connect ideas, and create with confidence—at home, at school, and everywhere in between.
Our Books
Our Books
Curiosity Unlocked Books publishes books that spark wonder, encourage kids to ask questions, and build the skills to explore and innovate. From imagination-sparking stories to fact-filled explorations, the imprint delivers.

From imagination-sparking stories to fact-filled explorations, the imprint delivers:

Content-area fiction and nonfiction

Seasonal and holiday celebrations

Biographies with depth and context

STEAM-focused explorations

Early learning board books
How Our Books Help
Problems Our Books Help Solve
Kids are naturally curious, but they don't always know how to turn questions into understanding. In a world filled with information, distractions, and constant change, children need the confidence and skills to explore ideas, make connections, and think independently.

Our books help young learners:

Develop curiosity and a lifelong love of learning

Ask meaningful questions and investigate the world around them

Build critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

Connect ideas across subjects and experiences

Strengthen creativity, imagination, and storytelling abilities

Gain confidence in tackling new challenges and unfamiliar topics

Learn how to observe, experiment, and think like creators and innovators

Turn knowledge into action through making, creating, and discovery

By encouraging the habit of asking the 5 Ws and 2 Hs—Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and How Much—our books help children move beyond memorizing facts to developing the confidence to say, “I can figure this out.”

Our Mission

To create books that fuel curiosity and build know-how, helping kids explore, connect ideas, and create with confidence—at home, at school, and everywhere in between.

Our Books

Curiosity Unlocked Books publishes books that spark wonder, encourage kids to ask questions, and build the skills to explore and innovate. From imagination-sparking stories to fact-filled explorations, the imprint delivers.

From imagination-sparking stories to fact-filled explorations, the imprint delivers:

Content-area fiction and nonfiction
Seasonal and holiday celebrations
Biographies with depth and context
STEAM-focused explorations
Early learning board books

Problems Our Books Help Solve

Kids are naturally curious, but they don't always know how to turn questions into understanding. In a world filled with information, distractions, and constant change, children need the confidence and skills to explore ideas, make connections, and think independently.

Our books help young learners:

Develop curiosity and a lifelong love of learning
Ask meaningful questions and investigate the world around them
Build critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Connect ideas across subjects and experiences
Strengthen creativity, imagination, and storytelling abilities
Gain confidence in tackling new challenges and unfamiliar topics
Learn how to observe, experiment, and think like creators and innovators
Turn knowledge into action through making, creating, and discovery

By encouraging the habit of asking the 5 Ws and 2 Hs—Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and How Much—our books help children move beyond memorizing facts to developing the confidence to say, “I can figure this out.”

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Curiosity Unlocked Books

Inviting kids to ask questions about the world and then stick with it long enough to build understanding.

At a Glance

Explore Curiosity Unlocked Books

About Curiosity Unlocked Books

Our Mission

Our Books

Problems Our Books Help Solve

Our Mission

Our Books

Problems Our Books Help Solve

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That Stinks!: The Surprising Science of Smelly Stuff

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Be My Howlentine: Valentine’s Day in Monster Town

Ages 4–8

A Christmas Keepsake Book: 24 Songs and Poems for the Season

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