Begin with a question.
Which way will the ball roll? What changes when a shape is turned? Simple invitations give children a place to begin exploring STEM ideas.
About Lena Lee
THE CREATOR OF TINKER & TWIRLBig ideas begin
Big ideas begin
with little hands.
A mom of three. A lifelong learner. The creative mind behind Tinker & Twirl.
Lena brings her study of modern approaches to raising children together with a deep interest in early childhood learning, STEM and the power of play. She creates books that invite children to notice, wonder, make and explore.
Explore Lena’s books ↗
THE PERSON BEHIND THE PAGESCuriosity belongs
Curiosity belongs
in everyday life.
As a mother of three, Lena understands that family life is full of different personalities, changing interests and wonderfully unexpected questions. Her approach to creating books makes room for that individuality.
Her interest in modern parenting and early childhood education centers on hands-on exploration: giving children something to try, a question to consider and space to follow their own ideas. STEM provides a way to explore how things work. Art gives children another way to express what they imagine.
Through Tinker & Twirl, Lena brings those interests to the page. Some books invite children to draw, predict and investigate. Others offer the simple pleasure of choosing colors and bringing a picture to life. Each begins with the same intention: make creativity inviting and leave room for the child.
A little wonder.
A lot of possibility.
Let creativity lead.
A purple puppy, a new pattern, a monster with an unexpected smile. Personal choices are part of the fun, and every page can look different.
Make room for together.
A shared page can be a chance to listen, notice and talk. Lena’s books invite families to enjoy those small moments at their own pace.