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Spectacular!
A group of kids in late 19th century Paris, tickets to a circus and the magic of something special about to happen. Jean holds up red tickets to a show! A strange gentleman in a hat gave them to him: the show will only be in town for today, then it will move on. It will be a spectacular show!…
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The Wind Thief – Da Mar 2
For many years, nothing important happened in the house. Then, Angela fished a body out of the canal. Venice, Early Middle Ages. When her once-powerful family falls into disgrace, Angela – the bold daughter of a merchant – disguises herself as a boy and boards a ship bound for Alexandria. Her mission: stop her father’s enemies and restore her family’s…
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The Cricket Family – I Am All Alone, I Come From Far Away
Kindness is the absolute protagonist of this 4-books series by legendary Italian picture book artist Nicoletta Costa: meet the Cricket family as they set out on amazing adventures, get rescued by friendly strangers, welcome new residents in their happy community. Little Ciacco, together with his family, has left to go live in another country, where dad will find a new…
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The Cricket Family – Franz Ant Makes New Friends
Kindness is the absolute protagonist of this 4-books series by legendary Italian picture book artist Nicoletta Costa: meet the Cricket family as they set out on amazing adventures, get rescued by friendly strangers, welcome new residents in their happy community. Franz Ant has to leave because his home has been destroyed by a storm. After long days of walking, he…
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The Cricket Family Goes on a Trip
Kindness is the absolute protagonist of this 4-books series by legendary Italian picture book artist Nicoletta Costa: meet the Cricket family as they set out on amazing adventures, get rescued by friendly strangers, welcome new residents in their happy community. The Cricket family takes a trip to the river. The little crickets have a great time. But then, big clouds…
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The Cricket Family
Kindness is the absolute protagonist of this 4-books series by legendary Italian picture book artist Nicoletta Costa: meet the Cricket family as they set out on amazing adventures, get rescued by friendly strangers, welcome new residents in their happy community. The Cricket family lives in an apartment building with kind and friendly neighbours who are always willing to help. Dad…
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Slothy Goes to the City
A heartwarming fable about resilience, friendship, and the power of slowing down. Slothy, a gentle sloth from the rainforest, never imagined he’d leave his beloved tree—until human expansion forces him to seek a new life in the city. In a world that moves at breakneck speed, Slothy’s unshakeable slowness makes him an unlikely hero. Along the way, he befriends Zippo,…
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Gauguin in Tahiti
Inspired by Noa Noa, the iconic travel diary by Paul Gauguin, Marco Malvezzi’s illustrated book is a captivating exploration of the Polynesian islands that shaped the course of modern art. Combining evocative storytelling with breathtaking photographs, this work transports readers into a world of vibrant landscapes, rich traditions, and artistic discovery. Both a tribute to Gauguin’s legacy and a contemporary…
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My Unexpected Life
Frances has a Mum-Forever #1, Mirella, whom she has not seen for years. And now, after her grandparents suddenly died, Frances is going to have a Mum-Forever #2, as she is going to live with her new foster family: Erica and Daniel Borisnietzov, costume designer and famous dancer respectively, with their three children. The three kids, plus Frances and also…
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The Legend of “The Only Ones”
Insecure, absent-minded, perfectionist and bully on Earth. Wizard, ranger, thief and warrior on Elmoni. On both planets, four boys from the small village of Candorsola, Davide, Roberto, Amelia and Marco, find themselves clinging to a cumbersome label. Yet they are Unique… the only ones capable of travelling between two parallel dimensions never in contact with each other, the Earth, the…
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The First Disastrous Book by Matt
Matt is a 12-year-old with a keen tendency for trouble. This time he made a really big mess… But how could he have known that rockets, if triggered and positioned near bushes, can set them on fire? Just how? His parents decide to put him in detention and sentence him to a month of volunteering at an Elderly Centre. That is, a centre FULL…
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To Catch a Magic Frog
To catch a magic frog, you need someone to tell you how. You must hurry. You need a good pair of shoes, and a purple hat. (Everyone knows magic frogs like purple hats). To catch a magic frog, it’s a good idea to ask a friend for help… A touching and unconventional picture book, written by one of the most…
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The Band-Aid Box
I had a box full of band-aids. A square, tin one. I got it for my birthday because I like band-aids. I like them colorful, but a bit see-through. They hide the scratch I’ve got and at the same time tell me exactly where it is. I always want to know where my scratches are. Each scratch is a mark…
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