The Mixed-Up Message (A Felix & Barnaby Wordventure) - Hardcover

Ricci, Chris

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9798182936781

Publisher: Wordventures Press, 2026

Synopsis

What happens when a few mixed-up words turn a wonderful message into a marvelous mess?

The Riverside Picnic is almost here, and everyone in Wordville is getting ready for a day filled with friendship, food, and fun. But when an important message gets mixed up, confusion spreads faster than anyone can untangle it!

Join Felix, Barnaby, and their friends as they follow clues, uncover misunderstandings, and discover how even a small change in words can make a very big difference.

With plenty of laughter, teamwork, and unexpected twists, the young adventurers learn that communicating clearly isn't just about choosing the right words. It's also about listening carefully, asking questions, and understanding what others really mean.

Along the way, young readers will discover the importance of friendship, cooperation, and thoughtful communication. Through colorful illustrations, lovable characters, and a playful mystery, The Mixed-Up Message introduces valuable language and social skills in a way that feels like an adventure rather than a lesson.

A delightful picture-book adventure that encourages children to:

• Recognize how misunderstandings happen and learn ways to resolve them.
• Appreciate the importance of clear communication and careful listening.
• Develop problem-solving skills by following clues and asking questions.
• Discover how teamwork and friendship can overcome confusion.
• Build confidence in expressing ideas and understanding others.

Part of the Felix & Barnaby WordVentures series, The Mixed-Up Message combines imaginative storytelling, humor, and language discovery to help young readers explore the wonderful world of words.

Perfect for family read-aloud time, classrooms, libraries, and children who love colorful adventures, clever mysteries, and memorable characters.

Big adventures. Bright ideas. Wonderful words!

Can you help Felix and Barnaby untangle the mixed-up message before the Riverside Picnic begins?

About this title

About the Author

Contributor BiographyChris Ricci is an author, inventor, engineer, attorney, and entrepreneur whose career has been built around curiosity and the belief that the most interesting ideas often begin with a simple question: What if?As an inventor, Chris holds more than 150 issued patents. As a writer, he brings that same spirit of exploration to stories designed to help young readers discover the possibilities hidden in language, ideas, and the world around them.Chris created Felix & Barnaby WordVentures to make learning feel less like a lesson and more like an adventure-stories where curiosity leads the way, imagination is rewarded, and children discover that there is often more than one way to see, say, or solve something.He lives in Marco Island, Florida, and is the father of three children and a grandfather.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wordventures Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798182936781
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 30