Hortus Rhapsody
IBBY Italy Choice 2025
IBBY Italy Choice 2025A journey through a surreal and paradisiacal garden to the rhythm of Jazz rhapsody.
A dialogue between vision, sound, and movement which immerse the readers in a symphony of images and words. Every element of the garden – from blackbirds to windswept bamboos to parrots – is intertwined with music and time, creating a poetic dance between nature and perception.
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