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Irma – Big Boredom
Irma doesn’t feel like doing anything today: she’s been struck by a real case of the blues. Is there an antidote? Let’s try to find one together with Grandma. Good luck! Irma is a four-book character-driven series by Maria Gianola dedicated to young readers. The protagonist tackles everyday adventures with spontaneity. She is not afraid to express her feelings or…
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Irma – Perfect As I Am
Irma is facing her first day at school, but suddenly anxiety makes her stomach knot and makes her want to run away. A little red shell teaches her just how beautiful, unique and special everyone can be in their own way. Just perfect as we are. Irma is a four-book character-driven series by Maria Gianola dedicated to young readers. The…
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Irma – Happily Us
Irma and Tobi play “If I were” imagining finding possible happiness in something as big as the wind, the sunset, the sky, as well as in an ant, a cloud, Ball the cat, a blade of grass. But what if all possible happiness were even closer? Irma is a four-book character-driven series by Maria Gianola dedicated to young readers. The…
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Irma – Heebie Jeebies
Irma’s world is filled with games, sports, daily challenges, and moments of reflection. With so many activities, she experiences a wide range of emotions, which can sometimes be difficult to recognize. At the swimming pool, Irma can’t find the courage to dive off the diving board, but she does not admit her blue fear. Until a gesture of friendship manages…
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The Order of the World
A witty and visually rich journey that turns the impossible dream of perfect order into an irresistible, thought-provoking adventure. Marione simply can’t stand the chaos of the world. And how can you blame him, really? But Marione isn’t the sort to let things slide: by day he tidies the shelves at the supermarket where he works, the letters in the…
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Igor 2 – The Son of the Wind
Following the success of Igor, a new story expands the character’s world with a more lyrical and atmospheric adventure. Igor has always loved the wind—running to meet it, listening to its voice, and treasuring the small gifts it brings. One day, the wind leads him to Tuul, a mysterious creature who seems to understand its secret language. Together, they explore…
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Run, Run!
Who is chasing, and who is being chased? When uncertainty looms, sometimes the wisest choice is to simply run! A boy and a girl invite Little Bear to play with them, but Little Bear runs away. “Where are you running to, Little Bear? The children call out as Little Bear heads toward the woods. “Wait, Little Bear! It’s dangerous out…
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Oberon
A lyrical and visually immersive picture book about a child’s first encounter with music — and the surprising wonders hidden inside silence. A quiet day. Nothing seems to happen. But when a child discovers a musical instrument and begins to experiment with breath, rhythm, and sound, an entire world awakens: images, stories, creatures, and adventures emerge from music itself.
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A Different Meaning
A thought-provoking photographic picture book that invites children to look at words — and actions — from a different perspective. Many verbs are commonly associated with aggression, conflict, or violence. Yet the same words can have a different, gentle meaning. This photographic picture book plays with this tension, presenting a series of verbs that appear harsh or hostile at first…
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The Egg
A gentle and emotionally resonant picture book about care, belonging and the power of love. Beaver found an egg, all alone in his garden: it is so small and delicate. Beaver is delighted and really wants to take care of it. However, the other animals disagree. Otter wonders if it has been abandoned, Squirrel speculates that it has been forgotten,…
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The Dog’s Secret Training
Behind every good dog is a very serious training program Everyone says dogs end up looking like the families they live with—but few know about their secret daily training. While the humans are away at school and work, a disciplined pack of household dogs commits to a rigorous routine designed to become the very best companions possible. From “strength training”…
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Wanted
A witty and insightful picture book that transforms everyday family conflict into a clever exchange of “classified ads.” A sharp, funny, and emotionally resonant story about the push and pull between parents and children — and the unexpected ways they find each other again.
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The Nap
A warm and humorous picture book about family life, good intentions, and the unexpected consequences of trying to help. A quiet Sunday nap becomes an explosion of activity as Mila sets out to surprise her grandparents — with unforgettable results.
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We Animals
A poetic and thought-provoking picture book exploring the deep connection between humans and all other living creatures. Through luminous images and lyrical text, Bimba Landmann invites readers to rediscover a simple yet profound truth: humans are animals too, part of the same living world, sharing emotions, desires, and the longing to live and belong. A book that gently encourages empathy…
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The Great Mountain
Little Bear dreams of climbing the Great Mountain to see the sea. Everyone says it is too far away, too steep, too difficult for someone like him. So he waits, listening to the wind and wondering if the right moment will ever come. When he finally sets out, the journey proves harder than expected. The mountain is dark, the path…
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My Strange Neighbour
Imagination and reality merge in a picture book packed with colorful illustrations and charming details that will spark children curiosity Mia recently moved from a big city with her mum, dad, and little brother. Their new house is in the countryside, and it’s lovely. But the best thing about their new home is their neighbor. She has long silver braids,…
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Also Like This
A luminous and poetic bedtime picture book — an intimate declaration of love that tells every child the world is wide with possibilities, and you can be more than one thing at once. How does the world appear to a newborn human baby? Sometimes it seems like a perfectly ordered grid, but it can also be a tangled, impenetrable hedge.…
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Our Earth
A breath-taking poem revealing a hidden thread that connects us all over the world. An adventure that runs on the imagination’s tracks through breath-taking panoramic illustrations, guided by the rhythm of the evocative text and the curiosity of a girl who loves to get lost in books. The concluding appendix unveils an engaging game: each sentence in this book is…
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Darkness
A tender and visually immersive picture book that transforms the dark from something to fear into a faithful companion of imagination and growth. Inside her heart, a little girl keeps a special place for the Darkness. Each evening, it walks beside her, plays with her, and gently wraps her in its lightness. Far from being a threat, the Darkness becomes…
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The Wonder of the Tern
A poetic and adventurous picture book about losing — and rediscovering — the sense of wonder that makes the world come alive. Every year, when the Arctic tern returns from her long migration, she enchants everyone with tales of her adventures. But this time she is silent: she has lost her sense of wonder along the way. Determined to find…
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The Book Without a Protagonist
A witty and philosophical picture book about identity, storytelling, and the magic that begins when someone decides to read. Edoardo, the supposed protagonist of this book, feels crushed by the responsibility of being the main character — so he steps out of the story and leaves. Desperate, the book sets off through the Land of Fairy Tales in search of…
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Monsieur Erik
A poetic and whimsical portrait of an eccentric musician whose quiet solitude and inner music reveal the beauty of being different. Erik is an odd one: always dressed in the same way, he lives in a small flat called “the closet”, full of um- brellas that he fills with sketches and words. Erik is a melancholic one, but he knows…
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The Black Egg
A witty fairy tale which turns into an unforgettable journey about difference and finding one’s true place in the world. One day the hen laid a black egg. None wanted to buy it, so the paesant gave it to the king. The queen has to brood it in her chest, said the hen. And so she did, till a little…
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Where Are You, Little Giulio?
An emotional story about little Giulio, a sister who understands him, and a mother who truly sees him. Internationally acclaimed illustrator Giovanni Colaneri returns to explore the theme of diversity in a picture book that is both profound and immediate. Where has little Giulio gone?Is he really here?Is he hiding?Has he lost his way in a forest? Wherever he may…
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Nobody Knows
A thoughtful and profound look at the beauty and wisdom of nature. An invitation to reflect on our prejudices and change our point of view. Everyone knows about the lizard’s cold blood, but few know that it loves to sleep among roses. Everyone knows about the octopus’s tentacles, but few know about its remarkable brain. Everyone thinks they know —…
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To Hug Nobody
A tender and poetic story of an unexpected friendship, where a boy learns to see beyond silence and difference. Recognising, understanding, and communicating with others is no simple matter: at times their inner world can seem dark and impenetrable, like the surface of a lake. Damiano is facing a loss far greater than he is. Maddalena is autistic. Damiano loves school,…
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…And the Others
An ideal sequel to Thingy, this book tells the story of a sensitive young girl and her imaginary friend, who accompanies her on a journey of growth and self-discovery. Anna has grown up, but she likes to go back in her mind to the episodes that marked her life accompanied by Thingy, her imaginary friend as a child. Anna tells…
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What Is a Syndrome?
A visually striking and thought-provoking journey, revealing a complex, shared human experience of difference, struggle, and inclusion. What is a Syndrome? A microcosm? A crisis? Something random? A fight? An attack? A common history? What else? Whatever it is, it’s something that concerns all of us. This picture book doesn’t give an answer but provides some interesting food for thought…
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Thingy
An ode to children’s inner life and the healing power of imaginary friends. “Thingies” take part to the inner life of so many children. Each one is different, cause they express their creators’ personality, com- forting them in times of need. Anna’s Thingy spurs her to take refuge in creativity, kindly reminding her that she can use her body and…
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The Truth Is Like a Bird
A universal metaphor for truth, an invitation for children to see it as something alive and resilient. If you push the truth off a cliff, it will fly away. If you throw it into water, it won’t drown. If you bury it underground, it will grow. Through a sequence of vivid metaphors, the book shows truth as something living, resilient,…
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I Made a Drawing
A poetic, radiant picture book that celebrates childhood creativity and invites adults to truly look. Titì is four years old and has an overwhelming talent: he draws everything he sees, feels, and imagines. Every moment becomes a chance to create — from a holiday sun to a hidden wolf or a tiny whale shark — and each time he eagerly…
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What Is the Sky?
A collection of universal questions, blending philosophy and humour, designed to spark a search for meaning and to fire the imagination. This luminous and original picture book, Guia Risari gathers twenty-four universal questions — the kind children ask naturally and adults often struggle to answer. Her responses are playful, unexpected, and poetic: trees bloom because they are incorrigible optimists; bees…
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Where Fairy Tales Grow
Every vegetable carries with it a world of nutrients and benefits for both body and mind. But that’s not all: with their many different shapes and vibrant colors, fruits and vegetables can become the stars of stories just waiting to be savored! That’s how The Bananowl was born — half banana, half owl — and The Duckkin, half pumpkin and…
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On Growing Up
A child wonders what it truly means to grow up, asking intimate and universal questions about work, friendship, love, and finding a place in the world. Through poetic language and accessible reflections, the book explores the hopes and fears that accompany becoming “big.” Each doubt opens into possibility, turning uncertainty into discovery. Hearts can stretch, hands can build, and words…
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It’s All About Knots
From the knot untied at birth to the shoelaces learned on winter afternoons, each moment of growing up is linked to a different kind of knot. Some knots tighten in the throat on the first day of school, others are loosened by sharing small daily stories. As the child grows, he learns that knots—like imperfections—make each life unique and strong.…
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Are You There, Bigfoot?
An invitation to chase a mystery — and discover the world instead. Four friends set off to find the legendary Bigfoot, climbing a mountain with blankets, a giant net, notebooks and cameras. They follow footprints, cross forests and meadows, and call into the trees — but every clue leads to mountain goats, foxes, beavers and frogs instead. When their dog…
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Little (Sh)red Riding Hood
A hilarious revisitation of the classic fairy tale by Brothers Grimm, with a final plot twist! Little Red Riding Hood’s days are always full of commitments; after all, she has an entire office of Specialised Children to manage. “Take the basket to Grandma’s!”, “Do all your homework!”, “Recite your Christmas poem to me!”. Everyone has a request and everyone counts…
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Ball, Where Do You Go?
If we were balls, with our jumps and our bounces, and we were free to go wherever we wanted, where would we go? A restless little ball dreams of bouncing beyond the limits of playtime and asks: where would I go if I were truly free? Off it springs into a bustling city that looks still but pulses with life…
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Ask Mum, Ask Dad
A funny, fast-paced tale that reminds families what can happen when no one really listens On a rainy Sunday, Martino is trapped at home with two very busy parents and a huge amount of imagination. Boredom turns him into a whirlwind of questions about costumes, cartoons, popcorn, and baths. Mom sends him to Dad, Dad sends him to Mom, and the…
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Just
One day, in a gray and unhappy city where everyone is always in a rush, a granny arrives with a great many dogs of all shapes and colors. Among them is Just! Just a dog—happy and full of energy; he loves to run, swim, and be cuddled. As the weeks go by, with his lighthearted spirit and a host of…
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