Melia and Jo

Written by Billy Aronson · Illustrated by Jennifer Oxley

Science meets art in a backyard lab, sparking unexpected magic.

5.0/7 Bookroo expert·3.8/5 Goodreads · 289 ratings

48 pages· 820 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· AD610L

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Bookroo's summary

In her backyard lab, Melia's scientific inventions lack a spark. Enter Jo, a new friend with an artistic flair. Together, they blend art and science, discovering the magic of STEAM. Can their collaboration create something extraordinary? Dive into this whimsical tale of creativity and friendship, where the fusion of arts and sciences leads to unexpected wonders.

From the publisher

Melia is scientific and loves to create things in her backyard laboratory, but something is missing. Her inventions just aren’t quite right. Enter Jo, her new friend with an artistic spirit. When you add the arts to sciences, something magical happens! This whimsically illustrated picture book is the perfect introduction to the benefits of STEAM-focused curriculum.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 48
Words: 820
Reading age: 4–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD610L

Themes & topics

Books about art Books about inventions Books about science Books about friendship Books about technology

What readers & critics say

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“Art and science, dancing and inventions combine in this cute story about friendship that quickly develops in place of some initial frustration following the well-known adage that two heads are better than one. The illustrations are cute, spunky and a little child-like and perfectly complement the creative nature of the story.”

Marmee

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