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The Forest Rooster
Waking up in the morning is a problem for everyone. Sometimes an alarm clock rings for the humans, but who wakes up the inhabitants of the forest? The animals call him the Forest Rooster because every morning at dawn he sings melodies to wake them up, going out to find even the smallest and most solitary creature.
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Tic, Toc, Pum
Every child learns to talk. But when does he learn to listen? Plic ploc! The sound of rain. Fruuushhh! The wind blowing through the branches. Pum pum pum! The beating of mother’s heart. Shhh! Around you, when you are silent, everything speaks to you. Stop and listen. A tender and funny book about the sounds that mark our day. To…
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Grandparents’ Hill
Tim and Myriam love spending weekends and vacations at their grandparents’, in their little house nestled atop a spectacular hill. Together they have great little adventures that mark the passage of the seasons and reveal the wonder of nature and the marvel of life. Autumn. A disappearing turtle, the fear of loss, the natural rhythm of life slowing down in…
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Harriet, Darwin’s Tortoise
Harriet became famous as the tortoise that inspired the well-known Charles Darwin’s theory about the origin of species. It seems that Harriet and Mr. Darwin became inseparable friends since they first met in Galápagos islands, an archipelago where the nature is breathtaking. Let’s discover this incredible story from the real voice whom experienced everything: the tortoise Harriet in itself! We…
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Like You, Like Me
A touching photo book to tell the story of a new life entering the world. A new life is born, a child who chooses, who starts a journey, who sometimes needs comfort, who cherishes dreams. Nature and human beings dialogue in unison in these photographic juxtapositions, composing a hymn to life, a wonderful read to share between parent and child.
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Peggy Goes for a Walk
Peggy loves walking with her Grandpa. Today Peggy and her Grandpa are going out together for a walk in the woods. Peggy’s legs are very fast, while Grandpa’s are slower. “Come on, come on, Grandpa!” Peggy shouts. They look at the mushrooms, then hear a woodpecker at work. And Peggy has another important thing to do: jump in puddles! Peggy…
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To Catch a Magic Frog
To catch a magic frog, you need someone to tell you how. You must hurry. You need a good pair of shoes, and a purple hat. (Everyone knows magic frogs like purple hats). To catch a magic frog, it’s a good idea to ask a friend for help… A touching and unconventional picture book, written by one of the most…
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The Whale’s Breath
The Earth, perhaps, should be called the Sea. The deep sea still holds many secrets. The whale is a symbol of these mysteries, its immeasurable size has fascinated mankind since the dawn of time. Exploited as a raw material, decimated by over a century of hunting, today the whale begins to reveal its characteristics as an extraordinary being, halfway between…
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Imagine If
Little Panther has grown up and her curiosity about the world becomes curiosity towards the other puppies who inhabit the jungle. Thus begins the game of imagination: Imagine if… she could change her colour? Now she is grey and jumps with little monkey, then little panter turns yellow, white, brown, orange… Which animals will she imitate and play with? At…
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Little Sailing Manual
If it’s the first time you go by sea, you should be guided by an experienced sailor. Someone like Aldo, who knows that the first thing to do when sailing is to set a destination. A destination that can be reached with unexpected events and ingenuity, through difficulties and cooperation. Aldo says you will always get somewhere. A sea story…
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Before you cut down a tree
A passionate and poetic defense of every single tree, an invitation not to forget that trees are the refuge for our hide-and-seek games, the home of birds, the voice of the wind, the sheeps’ umbrella… They are our sweetest memories, and above all they are our breath and our future.
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Angels, Lizards, Children Everywhere
Angels, lizards, children everywhere! Children were seen running like lizards on the walls of the houses, up to the fourth floor. Lizards were seen rising on their hind legs and shouting tremendous threats with powerful voices, in perfect English. Old teacher Rosa Quercia was seen laughing from the window, and throwing pans. Midget Angels were seen swarming into one of…
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Herbarium of My Dreams
In this third and final volume of the Trilogy of Inner Journeys, Bimba Landmann takes us into the world of our dreams, explored as in a herbarium, in a fascinating metaphor between our inner life and the growth of the natural world. From the Forest of Night Dreams we move on to discover the Plants of Daydreaming and then to…
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Extinctiopedia
Exactly like music, a beautiful painting or an interesting book, even the rarest animal makes our planet richer and more beautiful. The existence of each and every one of them has a reason, and if we lose them it will be forever. We invite you on a journey to discover who isn’t with us anymore, and who is at risk…
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Little Panther
A sweet picture book that plays with surprise: each page doubles with the flap, associating an adjective with which the mother is described to shapes, colors, flavors, aromas. Like a baby discovering the outside world, Little Panther compares what surrounds her with what she knows best, her mom. A cloud is soft like mom, the fruit is sweet like mom……
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The Travelling Feather
Little Kangaroo has found a wonderful Kookaburra feather. But… a naughty gust of wind has lifted the feather into the air! Little Kangaroo tries to jump, hop, bounce, but it’s impossible to catch. Koala arrives: “Don’t panic! If you climb on my back, we’ll catch it in the blink of an eye!” And hop! But right when Little Kangaroo is…
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Knights of Flowers
Trees and plants made their appearance on Earth before humanity. They are the architects and guardians of our breathing, source of nourishment, shelter and care, financial support, forge of discoveries, always protagonists of myths and legends, but also of some exciting and amazing true stories. Now more than ever, the Knights of Flowers are our hope for the future of…
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The Tree, the Cloud and the Little Girl
It’s late at night, the moon is shining and the cicadas are singing: and I cannot sleep. My brother’s bed is empty, because he’s sleeping in hospital tonight. And the Cloud is back on my head. A little girl, her grandmother’s house by the lake, a big old tree that will have to be cut down because it is too…
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The Jellyfish Garden
They color the waters of the oceans with reflections, they are transparent, with bright and brilliant colors. They live everywhere, from the Arctic to the tropical oceans. How much do we know about jellyfish? Are they poisonous? Can they be eaten? It is true that they can even be immortal? What are the “Jellyfish blooms” and why are they considered…
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I’ll Take Care of You
There was once a tiny seed. It was so tiny, in the huge world, it felt lost. The Sky, the Water and the Earth saw it and found it endearing. “Don’t worry. I’ll take care of you” they told him… The tiny seed became a tree, big and strong. A lost bird was looking for a place to nest. And…
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