Curiosity is a superpower.
A warm, funny picture book about two sisters, a backyard full of adventure, and the answer to what life is like shrinked down to Roly Poly size.
Educational, Fun, Safe, Written by Linda Ellis, educator and daycare owner
Curio Power & the Roly-Polies
Look closer.
Crouch down in the grass and a whole tiny world rolls into view. When sisters Kylie and Aliana jump three times and say the magic word, they shrink right into it — and join a crew of roly-polies on the hunt for the perfect new home. A story about curiosity, courage, and the little creatures we usually step right over.
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The book that started it all
Meet Kylie, Aliana, and a crew of roly-polies with very big personalities. When a brave little discovery turns scary, the girls learn that curiosity and courage travel together — a gentle, giggly story that is guaranteed to make you smile.
- Hardcover and Softcover picture book · 32 pages
- Beautifully written by Linda Ellis and Illustrated by Jean Ruth
- Ages 3–8 · perfect read-aloud length
- First in the Curio Power series
The book is at the printer — launch details on the way.
Meet the Characters
Tiny bugs. Big personalities. (And two very curious sisters.)
Kylie
Big sister, bigger imagination. She loves to imagine and dream — and the roly-poly world is her favorite dream yet.
Aliana
Curious about everything. When the crew needs a new home, she’s the one who remembers exactly where to find it.
Yash
The brave one — full of curiosity and courage, and the natural leader of the bunch.
Sprig
The question-asker and dreamer, hoping for a home as grand as a castle. Lost a leg once — don’t worry, it grew right back!
Pebble
Loves pushing rocks and logs — sometimes without looking. But when a hungry frog hops in, his quick thinking saves the day.
“Jump three times and say it with us: CURIOPOWER!”
— Kylie & Aliana
Real bugs. Real wonder.
True things you’ll learn in the story
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Not an insect!
Roly-polies are crustaceans — tiny cousins of crabs and lobsters. Just ask Yash: ‘We are not insects!’
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They breathe with gills
Like little sea explorers living on land — which is why they love damp, cozy hideouts.
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14 legs — count them!
And if one gets lost, it grows back in a week or so. Sprig can tell you all about it.
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The famous roll
When danger hops by — like a hungry frog — they curl into a perfect little ball until it’s safe.
Made for curious kids — and the grown-ups who read to them
Gently brave
Stories about courage and kindness, never scary — even the frog gets a happy ending.
Read-aloud ready
Warm, funny, and just the right length for bedtime.
Sparks real play
Sends kids straight outside to look closer — real facts hide inside the fun.
From one curious family to yours
Meet the Author
Curio Power began with two very real, very curious sisters and one backyard full of secrets. Author bio coming soon — edit this text in the theme editor and upload a headshot to replace the placeholder.
Illustrations by Jean Ruth