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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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Olga the Cloud and the Snow
In summer, Olga the Cloud sprinkles just a little rain, sometimes even on Raimondo the Cat when he misbehaves. In autumn, when the Sun goes on holiday, the showers grow heavier. The children long to splash in puddles—but they’re not allowed. Then, just before Christmas, little Leo makes a special request: “Please, please, Olga, make it snow!” It isn’t easy,…
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Olga the Cloud and the Sun
One morning, the Sun wakes up feeling unwell—pale, dizzy, and soon covered in red spots. The little birds are worried, and even the Doctor confirms it: the Sun has chickenpox! He doesn’t want to take his medicine, and hides under the covers, until help arrives from unexpected friends. Giovanna the Moon encourages him, and Olga the Cloud brings a gentle,…
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Goodnight, Olga the Cloud
Olga the Cloud has had a busy day—teasing the Sun, tickling a mountain, soaking a cat! But when night falls, finding the right place to sleep is not so easy: the Sun snores, the Moon sings, the Stars dance, and even the trees are occupied. Luckily, two kind little birds take Olga back home to her mummy. A tender and…
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Olga the Cloud
Meet Olga, a small white cloud who just wants to find the perfect place to sleep and to share her rain. But wherever she drifts — over the moon, a cat, a hen with her chicks, or a field of sunflowers — no one seems to want her around. Only when she joins other clouds does Olga discover the joy…
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Hide-and-Kiss
A kiss is an intimate gesture, full of meaning: it confirms a good thing, it affirms a new affection, it is used to greet each other, for fun, between friends. But it is not a gesture that we can take for granted. And so Sam rebels against the request for kisses. He hides. And when he becomes too big to…
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Where Clouds Are Born
A picture book that emphasises the power of imagination and fantasy. Where do clouds originate? How are they formed? In a secret place, in the hands of gentle experts, with mysterious recipes handed down through generations clouds are born: they are many and all different, each with its own personality. After the birth, a Zeppelin will carry the clouds to…
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10 Pebbles in the Boots
Peter is walking happily in his new boots, until some pebbles get stuck inside them. What starts as just a bother, soon becomes an opportunity to count and play. There are 10 pebbles: they have different shapes, different structure, different size. Peter counts them, observes them, looks at them, plays with them. Then he stuffs them into his backpack and…
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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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Your Way
Your Way is a celebration of childhood wonder, seen through the playful and imaginative seaside adventures of Léon and Isabel. As they explore the shores and dive into the waves, each discovery brings a new story, from magical marine treasures to imagined characters like Capitan Paguro, the King of the Blue Cave. The book uses the beach as a canvas…
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The Cricketts – I Am All Alone, I Come From Far Away
Kindness is the absolute protagonist of this 4-books series by legendary Italian picture book artist Nicoletta Costa: meet the Crickett family as they set out on amazing adventures, get rescued by friendly strangers, welcome new residents in their happy community. Little Ciacco, together with his family, has left to go live in another country, where dad will find a new…
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The Cricketts – Franz Ant Makes New Friends
Kindness is the absolute protagonist of this 4-books series by legendary Italian picture book artist Nicoletta Costa: meet the Crickett family as they set out on amazing adventures, get rescued by friendly strangers, welcome new residents in their happy community. Franz Ant has to leave because his home has been destroyed by a storm. After long days of walking, he…
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The Crickett Family Goes on a Trip
Kindness is the absolute protagonist of this 4-books series by legendary Italian picture book artist Nicoletta Costa: meet the Crickett family as they set out on amazing adventures, get rescued by friendly strangers, welcome new residents in their happy community. The Crickett family takes a trip to the river. The little crickets have a great time. But then, big clouds…
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The Crickett Family
Kindness is the absolute protagonist of this 4-books series by legendary Italian picture book artist Nicoletta Costa: meet the Crickett family as they set out on amazing adventures, get rescued by friendly strangers, welcome new residents in their happy community. The Crickett family lives in an apartment building with kind and friendly neighbours who are always willing to help. Dad…
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Vincent and Puss in Boots
The first title of Fairy Tales in Art series: the lives and works of famous artists retold through popular fairy tales. Everyone knows the story of Puss in Boots, the clever cat that turned a poor villager into a king. But in this retelling by popular children’s writer Beniamino Sidoti, the young man is no less than Vincent van Gogh,…
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For You
An enchanting and special gift for a new baby discovering life and the world. A delicate gift for a new parent: in the last months of pregnancy the mind often runs to imagine what the newborn will be like. If we will be able, as parents, to welcome them, nourish them, love them. All questions we need to ask ourselves,…
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