Timo and the Temple with Teeth

He did not mean to fall into ancient Egypt. He never means to. But he always lands on his feet.

TIMO is back. And this time he has fallen, quite literally, through a crack in the sky and into the sacred Temple of Sobek, crocodile god of the Nile.

When Timo arrives (soaking wet, via a sacred pool, obviously), the entire temple is in chaos. The great crocodile god himself is lying on the floor, throwing the most spectacular tantrum in Egyptian history. Someone has stolen his sacred offering: a cake. And Sobek is not taking it well.

Naturally, Timo, detective, adventurer, and collector of unearned credit - decides to investigate.

What follows is a case study in focused intelligence, accidental genius, and one very unfortunate quality-control decision involving a large golden cake and an alarming absence of icing.

TIMO AND THE TEMPLE OF TEETH is the third book in the Timo series, a picture book adventure that makes kids laugh and parents reach for their phones to look things up. Set across the rooftops of Cairo and the sacred temples of Fayum, this book brings to life one of Egypt's most fascinating and surprisingly relatable deities.

Inside you'll find:

• A detective plot with a punchline that lands perfectly.

• A crocodile god with a surprisingly human tantrum.

• A crow who will not learn its lesson.

• One very dignified cat who definitely does not have cake crumbs on his face.

• Five bonus colouring pages plus a draw-your-own-adventure activity.

Timo is coded, never labelled, for how many children actually experience the world: noticing details others miss, following curiosity down unexpected paths, solving problems sideways, and always finding a way to reframe any situation as a personal victory. He is arrogant without being mean, clever without being superior, and warm without ever admitting it.

Perfect for: Kids aged 4-8, fans of history and mythology, classroom read-alouds, bedtime storytelling, and anyone who has ever been caught eating something that was not theirs and needed a very good explanation.