“An energetic and engaging tale that introduces French phrases to English speakers.” — Kirkus Reviews
Welcome to the world of Meli & Mac!
This is my debut picture book series about sibling explorers, Meli & Mac, packed with riveting adventures and magic gadgets!
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The series has an exploration theme with an educational element woven into each story. The first book in the series, Meli & Mac: Rendez-Vous with a Flamingo, includes a basic introduction to French alongside an exhilarating escapade with a lost flamingo.
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The book was selected and exhibited at the Bologna International Children's Book Fair in Italy in March 2023 and at the 19th International Book Fair in Thessaloniki, Greece in May 2023.
Meli & Mac is published by Mythiko, for more info visit www.mythikopress.com.
Book One: Meli & Mac: Rendez-Vous with a Flamingo
"It's expedition o'clock!" cries Mac, putting down his French book.
"Expedition Supervisor ready!" replies his sister, Meli.
Adventure isn't far away when they stumble across a lost flamingo who speaks French. Can they help Freddie find his way to the flamingo festival of the year?
Join Meli and Mac for some flamingo fun in Serendipity Forest - and use the translation guide to learn a little French along the way!
Meli & Mac: Rendez-Vous with a Flamingo was selected and exhibited at the 60th annual Bologna International Children's Book Fair in March 2023 and at the 19th annual Book Fair in Thessaloniki, Greece in May 2023.
- Paperback
- 280 x 225cm (Portrait)
ISBN 978-1-83952-726-5 (UK)
ISBN 978-9925-7967-0-0 (Outside UK)
When expedition o’clock strikes,
a new adventure awaits!
"A unique book with beautiful pictures. Story is educational and kids loved it. Well written and designed."
Natasha A - Amazon de
Reviews
"A charming and magical adventure story of young sister and brother helping a lost, French flamingo find a shrimp extravaganza. Snippets of simple French for fun throughout. A handy summary at the end with a few extra words. Beautifully illustrated"
Geoffrey Arnold, Author - Goodreads
“An energetic and engaging tale that introduces French phrases to English speakers.” — Kirkus Reviews
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Joannides’ text is lively and entertaining with a clear storyline that young readers will enjoy.” — Kirkus Reviews
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“...the book’s focus on the importance of multilingualism for cultural understanding is one that many will find refreshing.” — Kirkus Reviews
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Kirkus
"This delightful children’s story has beautiful illustrations and just like Mac is inspired to persevere with learning French, children will be encouraged to learn a few words of French."
LoveReading4Kids
Absolutely loved this book! Very clever, very educational and at the same time very fun to read! Loved every bit of it! Highly recommended!
Christina K - Amazon, UK