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Super Toothless and the Popsicle Mission
Who said missing teeth are a weakness? She is six, has lost her teeth and gained a superpower. Meet Super Toothless, the little girl that can save the world with a whistle. Caterina – aka Super Toothless – is back, joined by her rabbit Poco and Grandpa Gian. At the Annual Popsicle Fair, something goes terribly wrong: a mysterious ice-cream…
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Super Toothless and the Super Whistle
Who said missing teeth are a weakness? She is six, has lost her teeth and gained a superpower. Meet Super Toothless, the little girl that can save the world with a whistle. Cate is six, and her worst nightmare is coming true: her two front teeth are falling out. For her, it’s the end of the world – until Grandpa…
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160 Films (and Series) to Watch Before You’re 16 (and Even After)
A cross-generational book for teens, families, teachers, and film lovers of all ages: not just a guide, but a map to the movies that shape who we are — before sixteen, and long after. Cinema can open worlds, spark emotions, and shape how we see ourselves. Award-winning author and screenwriter Manlio Castagna has created a guide to 160 essential films…
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The Night of the Stag Beetles
A group of children’s return to nature when the world powers down. Two teenage sisters, driven from their city by war and an unprecedented energy crisis, set out on a dangerous journey to their grandparents’ mountain village. Among the peaks, they find Ginepro and his band of self-reliant children — and a new way of living, built on trust, courage, and…
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Barriera
In Barriera, everyone’s fate is written in their blood. And you can’t change that. Sixteen-year-old Yasin lives in Barriera, a tough neighbourhood on the outskirts of Turin. He’s caught between his first love and a brother who’s just been released from prison, between who he wants to be and who the world expects him to be. Malik, his brother, is trying…
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Free To Be Me
In a world full of expectations and labels, being yourself can feel like an act of defiance. Camilla Mancini shares her thoughts, doubts and dreams with honesty and humour in this intimate, insightful and empowering read. It’s not a manual – it’s a mirror: for anyone who’s still figuring things out and wants to do it their own way. Told…
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Like Cicadas
The summer Teresa turns twelve, everything feels out of sync. Her friends talk about nail polish, crushes, and growing up—while she still clings to old games and scraped knees. At the family’s usual seaside village, she braces for the loneliest summer ever. Then she meets Agata: quiet, magnetic, and unlike anyone she has ever met before. What begins as a…
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Hoopdriver
Billy Hoopdriver is thirteen years old and tired of being invisible. He lives with his father in a grey council house in Liverpool—just the two of them, locked in silence. His dad used to sell bikes, then worked as a delivery driver, but now he’s out of a job and barely speaks. Billy’s only real connection is with his grandfather,…
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The Summer of My First Kiss (Maybe)
Three boys. One pact. Zero experience. A laugh-out-loud summer story about friendship, first crushes, and total humiliation. It’s the first day of the summer holidays, and Dado, Pippo, and Martino have sworn a solemn oath (sealed with spit and snot): before the end of the summer, all of them must kiss a girl. In order to prove the kiss really happened,…
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Uncle Cringe
Everyone has an Uncle Cringe. But Neve’s is the worst one of all. And this will be the most embarrassing trip of her whole life. Neve is certain of one thing in life: every family has an Uncle Cringe. And unfortunately, hers is the cringiest of all. Always over the top with unlikely jokes, embarrassing dancing and an obsession with…
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Sometimes Words
Words can hurt—but they can also heal. A powerful picture book that helps children discover the magic of kindness, one sentence at a time. Words can sometimes isolate us, but they also have the power to build bridges. They may act as walls, yet they can also be open doors. While words can hurt like arrows, they can also illuminate…
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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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And Then It Was Time
A celebration of moments that shape who we are and who we’re becoming. A tender invitation to embrace change, cherish growth, and look ahead with wonder. “And then it was the time to grow up, to make great plans, to not be afraid, to learn new things, to make new friends, to make big promises”: this is the text of…
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The Greatest
She is just a girl now, but she will become a martial artist, the queen of the Chinese sea, the Greatest pirate who ever lived Canton, 1770. Shi Yu is a six-year-old orphan who works for the quick-tempered innkeeper Bai Bai. At the inn, Yu meets Li Peng, a master in the martial arts of the Air and Water wushu.…
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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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Beaver
A poetic tale of courage, justice, and the magic of storytelling. A beautifully illustrated journey into the heart of one of the greatest literary minds. “One is not born, but rather becomes a woman.” These famous words by Simone de Beauvoir come to life in Beaver, a beautifully illustrated tale of courage, independence, and self-discovery. When Simone de Beauvoir was…
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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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Where I’m Born Everyday
A tender and poetic picture book by renowned author-illustrator Arianna Papini, celebrating the infinite ways love, family, and care shape a child’s world. Through lyrical prose and heartfelt illustrations, the book takes readers on a journey of daily rebirth—where every hug, every gaze, and every hand that comforts becomes a place of belonging. From the soft embrace of a grandmother…
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Period Girl
A groundbreaking novel that transforms menstruation from a taboo into a source of empowerment. When 11-year-old Robin gets her first period, she discovers an extraordinary ability: during her menstrual cycle, she can communicate with the Earth to create and nurture plant life. Embracing her newfound powers, Robin becomes a superheroine dedicated to combating deforestation and healing the planet, collaborating with…
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