Meet Barnaby the Brilliant Octopus
Discover a world of STEM & wonder through ocean adventures
The Thinking Creatures™ series introduces children to AI concepts through imaginative storytelling. Join Barnaby and Turbo as they explore patterns, sequencing, communication, and more — turning complex ideas into exciting discoveries.
Why Parents & Educators Love Thinking Creatures™
STEM Concepts Made Fun
Complex AI and technology ideas explained through engaging stories
Real-World Applications
Children learn how AI and technology solve actual problems
Curiosity-Driven Learning
Stories that inspire questions and deeper thinking
Quen
Quen, "New Mind IQ", is an entrepreneur, AI educator, author, and business strategist who helps organizations turn artificial intelligence from a buzzword into practical, everyday advantage.
As the creator of the Thinking Creatures™ series, she introduces children to AI concepts through imaginative animal characters and scientific discovery. Her teaching style is warm, conversational, and refreshingly clear — making complex ideas feel both accessible and exciting.
Across consulting, writing, and education, Quen holds one belief: the most powerful AI future is one built to strengthen human intelligence.
The Complete 5-Book Series
Each book explores a different STEM concept through Barnaby's underwater adventures
Barnaby Builds a Coral Computer
Parallel Processing, Sorting
Explore how computers work together
Coming SoonBarnaby and the Blink-Ping Reefs
Signals, Communication
Understand how information travels
Coming SoonBarnaby's Undersea Library
Knowledge Sharing, Teamwork
Discover the power of shared learning
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