And no, it’s not a ticket to Willy Wonka’s factory. 😉🚀

The countdown starts. The crowd holds its breath. And just as the rocket hum fills the air, something extraordinary happens—something that will soon send Macie’s curiosity soaring higher than Cody’s favorite rocket.

This first glimpse shows how storytelling, science, and sustainability come together to spark wonder. 🌱✨

In this early sketch, Macie, Mia, Cody, and Grandpa stand at a launch pad as someone hands her a golden packet. (I can’t reveal who that person is just yet.)

You can almost feel the anticipation in the air.

But what’s inside?

✨ Who’s giving it to her?

🌍 And how could this moment change everything she thinks she knows about where our food—and our imagination—comes from?

We’re putting the final touches on the story now, with illustration design in development. 

The official title will be revealed soon… but let’s just say—the magic blasts off to new heights. 🚀

What do you imagine might be inside that golden packet? 💫

I’ll share a clue in the next update. 👇

Sometimes, the smallest packet holds the biggest possibility for growth. ✨

Peter Contardo