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The Phenomenal P.T. Heliodore
P.T. Heliodore is ten years old when he hears an animal speak for the first time. What begins as a surreal experience soon turns into something extraordinary: owls, beetles, a water snake, a blue cow on its way to New York, and a dog named Pinky all have something to say to him. P.T. has an imagination as big as the…
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Broken Hero
The story of a man whose scientific, civil and political commitment contributed towards the end of the Second World War and the victory of the allies over the nazi-fascist forces. The real life of Alan Turing narrated “by himself”, in the first person, thanks to a narrative gimmick that allows us to “hear” his voice even today. The story unfolds through…
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If a Child
A thought-provoking and heart-warming story about welcoming differences and learning to see the world through different eyes. If a child doesn’t follow the “rules” of society – if they are shy, always late, see things their own way, don’t believe what everyone else believes in – they might be labelled as “wrong”. But if you take a closer look, you…
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Nino the T-Rex
A touching story about empathy, emotional expression, and the transformative power of understanding. Every Friday, Nino the T-Rex storms into the village, destroying huts, extinguishing fires, and terrifying the hugging tribe—because nothing annoys him more than their warmth and happiness. But one day, a fearless boy named Andrea stands his ground and asks a simple question: Why do you do…
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Ada Upside Down
Ada’s world is delightfully unique and her story is a perfect read for young readers who love embracing their differences. Ada is a unique child—she does everything backwards! From speaking and walking to writing and playing, her world is upside down. While some people find her strange, Ada remains happy and true to herself. This delightful and thought-provoking picture book…
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Wonderful Creatures
«I am a new creature and I live in the forest. My dad is a swallow and my mum is a wolf. They met in a forest, where animals did not live apart, but in great harmony.» From the multi-award-winning authors Guia Risari and Cinzia Ghigliano comes a timeless story that transports us to a special forest, where creatures halfway…
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A Colour In The Crowd
A child reflects on his identity in rhyme, starting from the fact that he is something different depending on the context. A tenant in the building; a pupil at school; on the street, for some, he is an unwelcome dash of colour. A colour can become anything it wants when it’s set free. A delicate rhyming tale that’s full of…
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I Like Spiderman, So What?
A heartfelt story about a brave girl who challenges gender stereotypes with her love for Spiderman. A celebration of individuality, self-expression, and the right to like what we love—no matter what others say! Cloe is six years old, full of curiosity, and unafraid to be herself. She loves Spiderman, wants to play soccer, and enjoys all kinds of toys—no matter…
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Ogre Nostril’s Christmas
What happens at Christmas in the land of ogres, where every year the ugliest house wins a prize? This year, the competition is fiercer than ever. Ogres are pulling roofs off, breeding swarms of bugs, and unleashing explosions, turning their street into a chaotic mess. But one house remains strangely untouched by all this destruction—Ogre Nostril’s home. No matter how…
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Worlds
How many worlds exist beyond our own? A celebration of diversity, resilience, and the magic of looking beyond what we see. Through lyrical language and stunning imagery, Worlds captures the essence of human experience: fragility and strength, solitude and belonging, fear and wonder. It reminds us that while each of us sees the world differently, we are all part of…
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Untamed Boe
In a town obsessed with his hair, a boy with an untamed mane struggles to fit in, until an unexpected discovery helps him embrace his uniqueness. Ever since Boe and his mother moved to Hairborough, his big problem has only grown… quite literally! Low ceilings, endless hair appointments, and an entire village obsessed with his untamed mane: finding the right…
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Homes Around the World
Have you ever dreamed of travelling the world without leaving the warmth of home? Homes Around the World invites you on a journey across continents, exploring the unique and fascinating ways people build and live in their homes. From a cosy English cottage to a bustling Australian farmhouse, from a serene Japanese house to the vibrant favelas of Brazil, this…
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The Lionchild and Other Children
How many children are there in the world? There’s the Fish-child, the Cat-child, the Monkey-child and many many others, each one is different and unique. And you, which child are you? A gallery of boys and girls who share a character feature with an animal. Children will enjoy recognizing themselves in the different features each animal represent and choosing the one who best describes how they…
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Extraordinary Myths
Have you ever used the word “extraordinary”? If so, you may know that it has many nuances: it can mean different, out of the ordinary… but also special, unique. Just like this journey through mythology that unravels the lesser-known pages of classical tradition. By reading this book, you will meet unusual versions of heroines and heroes, women and men, creatures and deities, who…
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Igor
All he knows about himself is his name: Igor. He has been pensive for a few days. Could it be that he has never seen anyone who looks like him? Maybe it’s out there somewhere, and just needs to be found. Maybe it’s time to leave home and to go on a journey in search for a family. But, every time he thinks he has…
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Last Present
Mademoiselle Gelsomina and her niece have a problem: the aunt receives too many presents from a devoted admirer! So many that aunt and niece often have to set up a little street market to free up some space. The presents are of all types, paintings, maps and ornaments, but also carnivorous plants, a guard goose and some large herbivores! And…
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The Elephant’s Music
All the animals in the jungle love music and everyone can play an instrument. Everyone except Edward, the elephant. Everytime he tries playing an instrument, he ends up breaking things and making a terrible mess. So, Edward is only allowed to listen: he never misses any concerts. But one day he is late for the concert, so he has to…
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The Wood Gazette
There’s a new journalist working at The Wood Gazette. Polly the Sheep is a clever apprentice, but the famous journalist Wolf doesn’t like the idea of working with a sheep. The strange cases they will have to write about will make him change his mind… Five short stories about diversity and friendship, with a delicate touch of humour.
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The Wood Gazette. The Crimson Pangolin’s Crime Story
Polly the Sheep and Wolf are back! The famous journalist and his clever apprentice will have to join their skills: there’s a mystery awaiting! A teacher, Mr Crimson Pangolin, has disappeared from the local school. The Wood Gazette sends Wolf and Polly to investigate. While unfolding the mystery, Wolf and Polly will became friends with some young students and help…
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Lola and I
A special friendship, made up of little things: the walks in the park, the big horse chestnut, Mario’s meat balls, the trips to the sea. And then Michelangelo the painter, tobogganing in the mountains, watching spy movies while eating pizza on the sofa… Only at the end of the narration we understand who was really speaking, and who Lola really is. The touching…
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