Twenty-Four Thousand Kisses
Written by Antonio Ferrara
Illustrated by Antonio Ferrara
Published by Settenove
2 (accordion book) pages
Closed book: 20 x 12,5 cm; Opened book: 20 x 265 cm
Age 4+
All rights available
A real catalogue of poetic and funny, absurd and authentic kisses.
A long silent book that needs no words, but to which each one can give his voice. A sample of natural and original effusions, because we will have to start kissing again, sooner or later, without preclusion or prejudices. An accordion book that is not just a book but, as its author says, «A fierce sentimental device».
Two-hundred and sixty-five cm of sweetness and love!
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