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The Rosewood Sisters: Ginger and Cinnamon. An Unexpected Love for Phoebe
Three sisters. Three love stories. One forgotten book of teas meant to heal the heart. In the heart of an idyllic English village, three sisters inherit far more than their family’s beloved tearoom. Hidden among their late mother’s belongings lies a forgotten notebook of “soul infusions”—extraordinary tea blends created to soothe heartbreak, heal old wounds and gently guide people towards…
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Nothing Else Mattes
A boy nobody can reach. A horse nobody can tame. One last chance to trust. Fourteen-year-old Milo has spent his whole life being told he’s the problem. Then he meets Max, a runaway colt no one else can handle — and, for the first time, finds someone as angry, frightened and impossible to reach as he is. For three years,…
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Salamander
Young Europa Anguissola learns about art and life amid paintbrushes, games and hidden dragons: painting is the magic that reveals the world’s secrets. Cremona, Italy, 1556. Europa Anguissola is about ten years old. One quiet autumn day, during an outing in the woods with her sisters, she glimpses an extraordinary creature resembling a tiny dragon: a salamander. Fascinated by this…
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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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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 Way of the Warrior
The adventure of a young boy fighting for his destiny, in a novel with the feel of a modern classic. According to Zulu tradition, the king must sacrifice the first of his twin sons. But the nurse entrusted with the task chooses instead to save the child, placing him in the care of Babashana, a warrior who roams the vast…
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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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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 turns family conflicts into a series of hilarious “classified ads.” “Wanted: a mum who never gets angry.” “Looking for: a quiet and obedient daughter.” “Found: a terrible mum — free to anyone who will take her.” Through a clever back-and-forth of ads posted on the walls of the house, a mother and daughter…
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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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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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The Fisher Girl
Egadi Islands, Sicily. Fourteen-year-old Scilla works as a swordfish fisher on her uncle’s felucca, the Cariddi, a traditional Sicilian swordfish-hunting boat. Her father died at sea two years earlier, and her mother left Marettimo when Scilla was still a child, vanishing without explanation. One day, during a perilous swordfish hunt, Scilla and Mansur — the lanzaturi who stands at the…
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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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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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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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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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