Big Adventures Two Worlds One Loving Family
Join Sam & Sophie, curious British-Filipino twins, as they explore cultural heritage, family traditions, and the joy of belonging to two beautiful worlds.
Who Are Sam & Sophie?
Six-year-old twins with hearts full of curiosity, and a whole world waiting to be discovered together.
Sam dives headfirst into every adventure, always first to raise his hand, try a new food, or challenge himself on the cricket pitch. His boundless energy and love of exploring make every outing an unforgettable story.
Sophie notices things others miss, a shy new friend, a grandmother's quiet pride, the beauty in an unfamiliar tradition. Her deep empathy brings warmth and wisdom to every story she and Sam share.
Two Worlds
One Extraordinary Family
Together, Sam and Sophie explore what it truly means to be a family, a culture, and themselves. Every adventure brings their British and Filipino worlds closer, one heartfelt story at a time.
Discover the Stories
A Filipino-British Household
Sam and Sophie grow up where two beautiful cultures live side by side. Every meal, every tradition, every story carries the richness of two worlds, teaching the twins to love both with equal pride.
Things They Love
From the British seaside to vibrant Filipino festivals, Sam and Sophie find joy and wonder absolutely everywhere.
Explore the Stories
Five beautifully illustrated adventures, available in paperback, hardcover, audiobook and video read-aloud formats.
Sam and Sophie explore a vibrant Filipino festival filled with colour, music, and delicious food, discovering the joy of their cultural heritage and the magic of belonging to two worlds.
When rain keeps the twins indoors, Sophie and Sam discover that the cosiest, most magical adventures can happen right at home, with a little imagination and a warm cup of hot chocolate.
Sam takes on his biggest sporting challenge yet, and discovers that teamwork, courage and a little encouragement from Sophie can change everything on the pitch.
Armed with a mysterious map, Sophie and Sam race through clues, riddles and surprises, discovering that the greatest treasure of all is the bond of family, culture and love.
A sun-soaked day at the British seaside turns into an unforgettable adventure, with rock pools, new friends, and a discovery that reminds Sophie and Sam just how special their unique family truly is.
Hear It Come to Life
Preview a read-aloud. Perfect for story time at home or in the classroom.
Come Find Us This Year
From vibrant Filipino festivals to community markets and library visits, we'd love to meet you, share stories and sign your books.
Festivals
Join Mango & Marmalade Stories for a vibrant celebration of Filipino culture featuring storytime, children's activities, crafts, games, and book signings with author Elena Baldwin.
A fun-filled day of storytelling, creativity, and cultural discovery inspired by the adventures of Sophie and Sam.
Celebrate Filipino culture through stories, family activities, books, and community connections. Discover Mango & Marmalade Stories alongside other wonderful publishers and creators.
Makers Markets
Throughout the year, Mango & Marmalade Stories travels across the North West, meeting families, sharing stories, and offering signed books, gifts, and exclusive merchandise. Check out the latest info here →
Library Visits
We're proud to have visited libraries in both the United Kingdom and the Philippines, creating interactive experiences that bring stories to life while encouraging creativity, imagination, and cultural curiosity.
Families joined Sophie and Sam on a special treasure hunt adventure around the library. Young explorers searched for clues, completed challenges, and hunted for the Golden Ticket, with lucky winners taking home copies of our books.
Children followed a trail of clues inspired by Sophie and Sam's adventures, taking part in an interactive treasure hunt before searching for the Golden Ticket hidden somewhere in the library. Successful explorers were rewarded with copies of our books.
Following an engaging storytime session, children enjoyed a special audiobook listening experience before taking part in a creative writing workshop.
(aka York Arthur Baldwin)
"I want every child to see themselves in a story, and to feel proud of where they come from."— Elena Baldwin, Author
Elena Baldwin
Ready to Start Reading Together?
Sam and Sophie are waiting to take your family on adventures filled with love, laughter and the joy of two beautiful cultures. Begin the story tonight.