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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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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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