Tilly and the Wisdom Trials Blitz

Children’s Fantasy Adventure, Educational Fiction / Learning Adventure,

Date Published: February 27, 2026

In this imaginative and heartwarming picture book, Tilly and the Wisdom Trials introduces young readers to a world hidden beneath the prairie - a place where learning is a magical adventure and knowledge is the key to unlocking ancient secrets.

Tilly, a clever and kind-hearted young badger, discovers a mossy wooden gate hidden among vines and roots, setting her on an unexpected path: the legendary Wisdom Trials. With her loyal companions, the Brainy Bunch, she journeys through a series of challenges that test more than just book smarts. From riddle gates and logic tunnels to kindness puzzles and courage quests, each trial demands wit, empathy, and commitment.

Written in lyrical rhyme and brimming with wonder, Tilly and the Wisdom Trials is the first book in the Critter Quest Academy Collection - a series that blends adventure, problem-solving, and joyful learning in an underground world of whimsical crifters. Ideal for fans of The Questioneers and The Tale of Despereaux, this story celebrates curiosity, resilience, and the magic of a mind set on discovery.

 

About the Author

David Tra is a computer scientist, educational game developer, and children’s author who creates story-driven learning experiences that blend games, books, and curiosity. He is the creator of Critter Quest Academy, an interactive educational platform and book series that turns problem-solving into adventure.

David previously developed the educational math games El Mathador and Treasure Math, helping students build confidence through play. He is also the author of The Star of Shanraz, a novel for teen readers. His latest work focuses on the Prairie City Adventures and Critter Quest Academy books, beginning with Tilly and the Wisdom Trials, the featured launch title that introduces young readers to a whimsical underground world where questions, puzzles, and curiosity guide the journey.

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April bullet journal

It's time for my monthly planner post

My cover page...

After Easter it's all about April showers and flower 

My calendar 

My large calendar tracks the months events I have planned. 

Mood tracker

I like too track my daily mod. It's a great way to track my mental health. 

April bucket list 
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At Home this Monday

 Welcome to my blog this Monday, My home on the web. Hope you had a blessed holiday weekend an ready to start another anazing week....I am sharing with.... 🌹{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 03/06/2026 }

The weather here.... 

Will start this Monday at 65 but warm up this week.

Tues cloudy 75

Wed 85

Thursday 86

Friday 84

Looks like I will get some yard work done this week. 

Menu

Breakfast toast and coffee 

Lunch  ham sandwich 

Today : White beans and ham , rice

Taco , salsa , refried beans 

Baked chicken and veggies 

Meatloaf and mashed potatoes 

Homemade pizza, bread sticks sauce 

By my reading chair 

I am watching Columbo while reading my latest book I checked out 

Bible,  my Bible journal plans for the rest of April. You can see my post on Sunday.

My latest craft project, I planning for May Flowers, Mother day and Memorial day. 

Easter hunt and visit from Easter Bunny 

Sunday Community Easter service 

My yard and my roses are in bloom.

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Easter Sunday

Today we are having a community Easter service at the local Catholic church.

The church was decorated in Lilly. That we will give out to be planted in the yards around town. 

Yesterday we had a visit from Easter Bunny and Egg hunt with games

He is Risen

It's Easter Sunday 

Fabric eggs and bunny

It's Friday and I am playing with Fabric 

These eggs are just cardboard cut outs with felt on top and decided with lace, buttons and bows. Then place on wooden skewers through the cardboard. 

Use them in potted inside pots or in wreaths and table decorations. 

My fabric bunny on a stick :   in a decorative can