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Animal Superstars
A lively and surprising collection of true stories celebrating the intelligence, courage and unpredictability of animals. Animal Superstars gathers twenty true stories of animals whose surprising abilities have challenged human expectations and changed the way we understand the animal world. With Jacopo Olivieri’s brilliant storytelling and Caterina Spiezio’s scientific insight, each episode becomes a fast-paced narrative in which fact is…
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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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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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Lea’s Villa
A tender and evocative story about growing up and finding your place in the world, between the quiet heroism of everyday gestures, a complicated and loving bond between brother and sister, and the hidden magic of a wild corner of the city. Tito lives in Rome, near Villa Pamphilij, which his unbearable sister Lea simply calls “the Villa.” Tito is…
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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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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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TINY HOUSES. Achoo, Mimì!
Welcome to Tiny Houses Island — a place where every house has a voice, a heart, and a unique personality. A rainy day brings puddles, laughter and play to the Island of Tiny Houses — until Mickey Monet is nowhere to be found. When his friends discover that he is soaked, sneezing and unwell, they immediately try to help him…
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TINY HOUSES. Happy Birthday Mimì!
Welcome to Tiny Houses Island — a place where every house has a voice, a heart, and a unique personality. On the Island of Tiny Houses, Mimi Maison wakes up full of excitement: it’s her birthday, and she can’t wait to celebrate with her friends. But one by one, everyone seems too busy to play, and Mimi begins to feel…
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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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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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Hi, I Am Robot
A curious little robot, a big journey into the wonders of science and friendship The true and extraordinary story of a small robot, heir to the long tradition of ancient automata and forerunner of a new generation of curious, thinking machines. Equipped with a computer for a brain, this little robot can see in the dark, help with homework, tidy…
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Hi, I Am Sun
The story of the Sun told by itself, without mincing words A cheerful science book where the Sun itself grabs the microphone and starts chatting with Earthlings. In a friendly, slightly cheeky voice, it tells its life story: how it was born from cosmic dust, how it shines, and why life on Earth depends so much on its daily work.…
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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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Step by Step
After the success of I’ll Come Back To You, Mum’s Hug, a poetic and intense story by Maria Gianola for the youngest children, dedicated to father. A walk through the woods is full of discoveries: the scent of moss and mushrooms, rays of sunlight filtering through the branches, blue patches on the ground and red wild strawberries. It is a…
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Olga the Cloud and Grey
Olga meets Grey, a little cloud who is very excited to go flying with her. But there’s a problem: Grey can’t control himself and keeps dropping hail—on flowers, on cats, on rooftops, even on poor Mrs Emma! Scolded by Ugo the Little Bird, Grey bursts into tears, until Olga finds a clever solution: her bandana becomes a nappy to keep…
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Olga the Cloud and the Squirrel
One autumn afternoon, cheeky Tito the Squirrel leaps onto Olga the Cloud while she’s napping. He asks her to take him on an adventure, and together they fly over the sea, visit the mountains Bianca and Rosetta, soar above the rooftops of the city, and water the thirsty sunflowers. But when the Grey Cloud Aunties bring a heavy downpour, poor…
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Olga the Cloud and the Mountain
Rosetta is a beautiful mountain, dressed in green trees and wearing a snowy white hat. She and Olga the Cloud are the best of friends. One night, Olga and Ugo the Little Bird stay over at Rosetta’s, and the Moon reads them a bedtime story. But when the Sun rises, Rosetta’s snowy hat begins to melt in the heat! Olga…
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Olga the Cloud Goes to the Funfair
Olga, Gino and their friend Lalla set off for a magical night at the funfair. There’s candyfloss with Mr Kite, a shooting game with Patrizio the Rocket, a dizzy ride with Sonia the Star, and fritters baked by Giovanna the Moon. Lalla tries her luck at the fishing game, they explore the enchanted castle, and whizz down a giant rainbow-coloured…
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Olga the Cloud and the Wind
It’s a blustery day, and the mischievous Wind won’t leave poor Olga the Cloud alone. Wherever she tries to hide—in the branches of a tree, among the mountains, or with her plump, grey aunties—the Wind finds her and blows her away. At last, a kind girl named Ann opens her window and shelters Olga from the storm. After a cosy…
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