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Peter Setter Detective
When Mr Petulson’s precious multi-purpose snapper is stolen, Peter Setter and Perry, his feathered assistant, rush to the scene of the crime. There they find footprints that are… gigantic! Who could have left those pawprints behind? A story by Book on a Tree
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Goodnight, Oscar. Tales for My Dog
Did you know that dogs, just like children, fall asleep more easily with a good story? So here are twenty-one short illustrated stories – a bit funny, a bit adventurous and a bit playful – starring dogs, perfect for your four-legged friend and, why not, for all the children who’d love to have one.
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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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Igor, a Total Disaster
I’m Igor, at your service! I’m a whizz with a broom and a mop, and I’m not afraid of bats, rats or anything else (spiders aside). I’m the perfect assistant, and I’m sure Lord Malsifer will hire me: someone’s got to polish his collection of blades and knives… What an eccentric fellow, that Malsifer, so full of interests! A story…
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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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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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The Book Without a Protagonist
A witty and philosophical picture book about identity, storytelling, and the magic that begins when someone decides to read. Edoardo, the supposed protagonist of this book, feels crushed by the responsibility of being the main character — so he steps out of the story and leaves. Desperate, the book sets off through the Land of Fairy Tales in search of…
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The Black Egg
A witty fairy tale which turns into an unforgettable journey about difference and finding one’s true place in the world. One day the hen laid a black egg. None wanted to buy it, so the paesant gave it to the king. The queen has to brood it in her chest, said the hen. And so she did, till a little…
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Nobody Knows
A thoughtful and profound look at the beauty and wisdom of nature. An invitation to reflect on our prejudices and change our point of view. Everyone knows about the lizard’s cold blood, but few know that it loves to sleep among roses. Everyone knows about the octopus’s tentacles, but few know about its remarkable brain. Everyone thinks they know —…
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…And the Others
An ideal sequel to Thingy, this book tells the story of a sensitive young girl and her imaginary friend, who accompanies her on a journey of growth and self-discovery. Anna has grown up, but she likes to go back in her mind to the episodes that marked her life accompanied by Thingy, her imaginary friend as a child. Anna tells…
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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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Diary of Jane Burrasca: The Walkman Files
She wanted a smartphone. She got a vintage Walkman. Now begins the most chaotic diary ever recorded. Giovanna is about to turn ten and she only wants one thing: her first smartphone. She’s convinced that this small device is her official passport into the world of “grown-ups.” But when she opens her long-awaited present, she finds… a Walkman. With huge…
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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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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 Time
Time has a voice—and it’s ready to tell its story. A playful and informative journey in which Time itself becomes the narrator. Speaking directly to young readers, Time explains where it comes from and how humans have tried to measure it. From the Big Bang to calendars, sundials, and atomic clocks, science and history intertwine. The book explores days, months,…
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Hi, I Am Air
You can’t see her, but you can’t live without her: the true story of an invisible lady Air speaks directly to readers in first person. With irony and warmth, she reveals how she is everywhere—between words on a page, in our lungs, around the planet as the atmosphere. She explains what she is made of, from nitrogen and oxygen to…
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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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