Written by Amelia and Elaine Chalfin | Illustrated by Ivory Bi

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A delightful new children’s book is now available to ignite the imaginations of young readers. The Adventures of Millie the Rat Volume 1: How it Began, written by grandmother-granddaughter duo Elaine and Amelia Chalfin and beautifully illustrated by Ivory Bi, follows the captivating journey of Millie, a clever little rat with a big sense of adventure.

Millie is no ordinary rodent—she belongs to a globe-trotting paleontologist known only as The Professor. Together, they travel to excavation sites around the world, uncovering ancient fossils and forgotten histories. But on their latest dig, the pair stumble upon something extraordinary. A mysterious object launches Millie into an unexpected and awe-inspiring journey through time, giving her the unique ability to explain Earth’s oldest story to new friends.

From prehistoric volcanoes to the evolution of life on Earth, The Adventures of Millie the Rat offers young readers an engaging introduction to paleontology, evolution, and natural history. With accessible language and vivid illustrations, the book makes complex scientific ideas fun and easy to understand.

“I loved writing this book with my granddaughter Amelia,” says co-author Elaine Chalfin, a longtime preschool teacher who first imagined Millie during immersive play with Amelia. “This book is super, super good! I learned a few things too,” she laughs. “It touches on paleontology, the evolutionary stages of humans, dinosaurs, and birds, how volcanoes work, and even the idea that those who ask questions are smart—so true. And the illustrator? Ivory Bi could probably work for Disney.”

The illustrations bring Millie’s world to life with charm and whimsy, creating adorable characters that leap off the page and help children visualize Earth’s epic history.

This is just the beginning for Millie—Volume 1: How it Began is the first in a planned series of at least four books. Young readers can look forward to more adventures, scientific wonders, and lessons about curiosity, courage, and friendship in the volumes to come.

Perfect for ages 5–12, this book is ideal for classroom storytime, bedtime reading, or as a gift for any child with a love for dinosaurs and discovery.

Learn more about Millie the Rat at www.millietherat.com

Purchase The Adventures of Millie the Rat Volume 1: How it Began now on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Millie-Rat-How-Began/dp/B0DRSK6THJ

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