Meli & Mac
"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!
Get ready for an expedition of a lifetime with the first book in the Meli & Mac series! This fully illustrated children's picture book is packed with magic gadgets, adventure and entertaining characters.
The book is written in English but includes a basic introduction to French words and phrases. No background in French is required. It can be read to younger children following along with the beautiful illustrations and can later be used as a first reader once the child starts reading. The book encourages children to learn new things and embrace people from different backgrounds.
Elena Joannides is the author of the Meli & Mac picture book series. She grew up in Buckinghamshire before studying and qualifying as a lawyer in London.
She developed a love for Greek mythology, languages and travel from her Greek Cypriot parents. She has three children and now lives in Cyprus.