Worlds

Written by Valentina Rizzi

Illustrated by Luca Caimmi

Published by Settenove

32 pages

22 x 28 cm

Age 5+

All rights available

How many worlds exist beyond our own? A celebration of diversity, resilience, and the magic of looking beyond what we see.

Through lyrical language and stunning imagery, Worlds captures the essence of human experience: fragility and strength, solitude and belonging, fear and wonder. It reminds us that while each of us sees the world differently, we are all part of the same vast, luminous universe. The protagonists of Worlds are animals, each embodying a different way of experiencing change and existence. The chameleon, whose world transforms in an instant, adapting to its surroundings. The deer, shedding and regrowing its antlers year after year. The spider, whose delicate world hangs by a thread. The whale, whose realm plunges into the depths, rises toward the light, and bursts forth toward the stars. Alongside these creatures, others share their own unique perspectives, revealing the countless ways to exist and navigate an ever-changing world.

As the story unfolds, the animals come together beneath a vast cosmic sky, illuminated by countless stars. In that profound stillness—“before everything changes in a moment”—they experience a shared realisation: they are not alone. They are not separate beings drifting through space, but rather “sparks of the same universe”, connected by an invisible thread of wonder, curiosity, and belonging. Together, they embark on a journey of discovery, ready to explore new worlds and unravel new secrets.

With poetic prose and breathtaking imagery, Worlds is a meditation on the fragility, uniqueness, and interconnectedness of all living beings. It speaks to both the human and animal experience, inviting readers to see themselves reflected in the natural world. In a universe where everything is constantly evolving, the only true constants are the bonds we form, the experiences we share, and the understanding that, in losing ourselves in one another, we grow together.

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