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Children's books & learning

A magical place where every page invites children to imagine, explore, and grow

RiddleMeadow creates storybooks, activity books, and creative learning resources that spark imagination, encourage critical thinking, and build a lifelong love of reading and discovery.

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Riddles & quizzes

32 riddles to puzzle over

Grouped by theme and labelled by age and difficulty, with a hint for when someone gets stuck - plus quizzes that explain the reason behind every answer.

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Printables

29 free packs, 137 pages

Sudoku from the early years upwards, mazes, logic puzzles, colouring, dot-to-dot and times tables. No sign-up, no email.

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Articles

Big questions, properly answered

Why the sky is blue, how to talk to children about money, experiments that actually work. Some to read together, some for the grown-ups.

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Three riddles to start with

All 32 riddles

I follow you everywhere in the sunshine, but you will never find me in the dark. What am I?

Reveal the answer

Your shadow

I am a bird in a smart black-and-white suit. I cannot fly, but I am a brilliant swimmer. What am I?

Reveal the answer

A penguin

I am tall when I am new, and I get shorter the more light I give. What am I?

Reveal the answer

A candle

Our collection

Books for curious minds

Every title entertains while building problem-solving, creativity, and confidence.

Curious Kids Library · Book 1

Why? The Big Book of How Things Work

Ask a big question, learn the true answer - then ask another! A read-along big book for curious children and the grown-ups reading with them.

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Curious Kids Library · Book 2

Awesome Science Experiments You Can Do at Home

48 kitchen-cupboard experiments - no flames, no chemicals, and the why behind every wow.

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Curious Kids Library · Book 3

Money Makes Sense

The colour-and-learn book of money. Ask a big question about money, learn the true answer - then colour it in!

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From the meadow

Why riddles are better for children than they look

A riddle is a small, self-contained problem with a satisfying click at the end - which makes it a quick, friendly thinking exercise for a child.

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