Tiny Creatures, Big Adventures

Children’s Book Fanny, Flo, and the Shrinking Adventure
Takes Readers into the World of Biotechnology

© Carlsen K – die Agentur für Kindermedien, Carlsen Verlag GmbH, 2024

Sustainability, science, and imagination—these themes come together in the new children’s book Fanny, Flo, and the Shrinking Adventure in an entertaining way. Through an exciting, magic-realistic story about microorganisms and biotechnology, the book introduces children aged 4 and up to innovative and eco-friendly technologies.

In the story, children Fanny and Flo discover a sparkling marble during a picnic, leading them into a delightful adventure. They meet Millie, a tiny, microbe-like magical creature who takes them into a world of “tiny beings” and to a “party house”—which is actually a bioreactor! Along their journey, they learn how microorganisms can produce energy and create valuable, sustainable products.

The child-friendly storytelling makes complex topics such as biotechnology, sustainability, and the circular economy accessible, sparking curiosity and encouraging further exploration.

Book Details

Title: Fanny, Flo, and the Shrinking Adventure
Author: Corinna Fuchs | Illustrator: Hanna Stüker
© Carlsen K – die Agentur für Kindermedien, Carlsen Verlag GmbH, 2024
Recommended Age: 4+ years
Pages: 24 | Format: Softcover, 10 x 10 cm (Pixi book)
Target Audience: Families, kindergartens, primary schools, and anyone interested in introducing children to science and environmental awareness in a playful way.

The book was created as part of the European research project Cell4Chem and was developed in collaboration with Carlsen. It is available in German and has been offered in limited quantities free of charge to educational institutions in Germany since 2025.

For more information, to explore integrating the book into STEM education programs or if you are interested in exploring translation or adaptation opportunities, please contact Anna Hack .