Dreamy Emery loves doodling wild inventions . . . but when a new friend moves in next door with piles of tools and ideas, can they build a real flying machine together? This charming celebration of intergenerational friendship, creativity and the thrill of scientific discovery will delight young inventors and STEM educators alike. AGES: 5 to 10 AUTHOR: Anne-Fleur Drillon is a children's book author and editor, and co-founder of the French publisher Editions Margot. She lives in France. SELLING POINTS: STEM LEARNING: Perfect for STEM classrooms and makerspaces, this celebration of scientific innovation and discovery will inspire young creators to make their dreams reality. INTERGENERATIONAL FRIENDSHIP: Told in first person from a child's point of view, Emery's tale depicts a realistic progression from shyness to friendship and shows the power of a common goal to unite people across generations. BEAUTIFUL ARTWORK: Stunning acrylic paintings by celebrated French artist Eric Puybaret imbue Emery's scientific journey with magic and wonder. ENGINEERING FOR EVERYONE: The story does not use gendered pronouns to refer to the main character, allowing children of any gender to identify with the story.

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2018 by Barefoot Books Ltd .

Anne-Fleur Drillon is a children's book author and editor, and co-founder of the French publisher Editions Margot. She lives in France.