Research-informed books for ages 7–11
Big systems.
Bright stories.
Discover the hidden people, decisions and processes that make everyday life possible. Curious Workings creates research-informed books and learning experiences for young readers.
An Adventure in Logistics
The Parcel’s
Secret Journey
TO
DELIVERY
UK Years 3–6
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Why Curious Workings?
There is a hidden system behind almost everything.
Behind every parcel, meal, hospital visit, journey and light switch is a web of people, decisions, technology and movement. Curious Workings turns those hidden systems into vivid, inclusive adventures for young readers.
Our first book
From one small click
to the right front door.
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What readers discover
A magical adventure through modern logistics.
People, robots, algorithms and computer systems work together to bring an online order to the right home—and to handle what happens when something is returned, reused or recycled.
An Adventure in Logistics
The Parcel’s
Secret Journey
TO
DELIVERY
Publishes 22 September 2026
The Parcel’s Secret Journey
from Click to Delivery
An Adventure in Logistics
A4 full-colour paperback · 32 pages · Ages 7–11
£9.99
UK delivery only. Printed to order; usually dispatched within 3–5 working days. Shipping is calculated at checkout.
Made with curiosity
Meet the storytellers.
Written byShuya Zhong+
Shuya Zhong is the founder of Curious Workings. Her final author biography and portrait will be added before publication.
Illustrated byHsuan Pai+
Hsuan Pai is the illustrator of The Parcel’s Secret Journey from Click to Delivery. Her final biography and portrait will be added before publication.
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