Christine and The Magic Charts

Christine and The Magic Charts is a magical and educational children's picture book that turns charts, numbers, and data into an unforgettable family adventure. When schoolgirl Christine suddenly finds herself inside her dad's computer, she expects to meet robots and game characters. Instead, she enters a surprising world built from numbers, charts, maps, and tables. In this colorful land, data comes alive. There she meets unforgettable new friends: Piechi - a cheerful pie chart puppy Barney - a strong and energetic bar chart Lainie - a graceful and flexible line chart Together, they guide Christine through a magical world of information, where every chart tells a story and every number has meaning. Along the way, Christine discovers how charts work, what they reveal, and how data can help people understand the world around them. But this journey is more than just learning. Christine and her new friends must also overcome challenges and rescue her dad from the mysterious Tower of Tables. This beautifully illustrated story is perfect for families who want to introduce children to data literacy, visual thinking, charts, graphs, and early analytical skills in a playful and emotionally engaging way. Instead of teaching through dry explanations, the book makes learning feel like adventure, imagination, and connection. It is especially meaningful for: - parents who work in tech, analytics, engineering, finance, product, science, or data- families who want to share their professional world with children in a simple way- kids who enjoy STEM, numbers, visual learning, problem-solving, and imaginative stories- parents looking for a smart, original bedtime read that also sparks curiosity Christine and The Magic Charts helps children: - see the story behind numbers- understand that charts are tools for discovery- build curiosity about math, data, and patterns- connect learning with emotion, play, and creativity- ask better questions about the world around them This book can be used as: - a family read-aloud- a gift for children of parents in data or tech careers- an early introduction to graphs, charts, and data thinking- a conversation starter about what parents do at work- a playful bridge between storytelling and STEM learning After reading, many children may start creating their own little graphs, drawing family infographics, tracking favorite activities, or asking how numbers help people make decisions. That is the magic of this story: it transforms abstract ideas into something personal, fun, and memorable. If you are looking for a children's STEM picture book that combines imagination, adventure, family connection, and the first building blocks of analytical thinking, Christine and The Magic Charts is a wonderful choice.