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Maud West, Lady Detective vol.2 – A Cathedral of Cobwebs
She’s a mistress of disguise with the acumen of Miss Marple, the resourcefulness of Enola Holmes and a helper who always gets into trouble. It’s Maud West, the first real lady detective who ever lived. Boasting his new cap, Finch invites Maggie to the cinema. But romantic gestures are not her thing… better to dive into Maud West’s new assignment.…
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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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To Survive on a Desert Island
Having a safe shelter for the night and rainy days. Exploring the island from above, getting to know it well. Finding food. As soon as possible. Keeping fit and finding something to kill the time, and devising ways to escape! There are many things you need to do on a desert island, but only one object is required… A playful…
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You and I
Rossana swims very fast, while Enrico is very strong and makes you feel safe. Then there are Gianni, Gino and Gigio: they look a bit funny, actually very funny. Laura only eats gummy sweets, Momo flies high up. ‘Mattia, come out and play!’ my mum yells at me from behind my bedroom door. ‘She makes it easy, there are so…
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Peggy makes some biscuits
It’s freezing outside, so Peggy is staying warm in the kitchen… Today Peggy, Dad, and Fofò the cat fill their kitchen with warmth and laughter as they bake cookies together. From the zesty scent of lemon to the soft, sticky dough, every moment becomes a playful adventure. Peggy presses each cookie with her fork, adding her special touch, while Fofò…
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Twenty-Four Thousand Kisses
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,…
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Little Blue Riding Hood
A contemporary and surprising version of the famous fairy tale, in which nothing is as it seems. Little Blue Riding Hood is not docile nor she lets herself be impressed. The dense forest is not so menacing (and is not even a forest). The wolf is not so diabolical nor fierce. But, most of all, the stories are a path…
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The Antennas Man
A poetic and nostalgic tale of childhood wonder, The Antenna Man explores the unspoken emotions and quiet fascination that shape identity and memory. Some memories never leave us. Some remain clear, others blur like dreams. For one boy, the visits of Mr. Sala—the man who fixes the family’s broken TV antenna—are etched deep in his mind. But what he sees…
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Oops! The Importance of Making Mistakes (3rd title: Scientific Discoveries)
A 4-books series to learn about the greatest human achievements… which actually happened because of a mistake someone made! Human history is filled with remarkable discoveries that often arise from unexpected circumstances. These surprises spark wonder and have allowed humanity to evolve, grow, travel, and invent over the centuries. Many times, what we discover is not what we were initially…
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What Will We Be When We Grow Up?
“Girls, boys, take your notebooks and write: ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ Remember: do not copy! It wouldn’t make any sense to copy the dreams of your classmates! Try instead to understand what your own dreams are.” Many careers as there are pages, each of them for both girls and boys. To set dreams free…
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I Saw a Moose in Our Garden
Getting ready for school can be a challenging task. But what if the garden suddenly became a playground for incredible creatures? A clever squirrel, a graceful horse, and even… a moose sniffing the flowers! In this celebration of imagination and the joy of bonding, a father and his child turn their morning routine into an adventure full of surprises, where…
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Rita’s Garden
As soon as Sofia wakes up, she looks for Rita. Her beloved cat usually runs to her when she calls her name. But this morning Rita does not come. Sofia calls her uncle, and suddenly his eyes become sad. Sofia realises something has happened. Rita is there, and yet it is as if she were not there. Everything about her…
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The Son of the Sea – Da Mar 1
For many years, nothing important happened in the house. Then, the barbarians arrived. At fourteen, Pietro is just a pig keeper in a quiet Roman province – until the shadow of Attila’s barbarian horde reaches his doorstep. Thrust into the chaos of war, he’s forced to grow up fast: enlisting as a legionary, crossing paths with nobles, forging a deep…
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Spectacular!
A group of kids in late 19th century Paris, tickets to a circus and the magic of something special about to happen. Jean holds up red tickets to a show! A strange gentleman in a hat gave them to him: the show will only be in town for today, then it will move on. It will be a spectacular show!…
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Boo Boo
At the world headquarters of B.O.O. B.O.O. (which stands for “BAD OWIE OUCH!”) there is great concern among the assembled experts, because the new case cannot be solved. A little girl just won’t stop crying after hurting herself, and the world’s greatest doctors, scientists, magicians are getting nowhere… A hilarious picture book about the only possible cure for a child’s…
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Martina, Lorenz’s Goose
It’s 1935 in Vienna, Austria: young Konrad sits in front of a newly hatched egg. The tiny chick looks at him and doesn’t hesitate—it identifies him as its mother and starts following him everywhere. This is the true story of Martina the little goose, and who better than her to tell it? She will introduce us to the natural phenomenon…
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Marion, Newton’s Kitten
What comes to mind when we talk about Isaac Newton? Does the story of the apple falling on his head while he was sitting under an apple tree ring a bell? That little incident—besides giving him a nasty bump!—led to the development of one of the most revolutionary theories in modern science: the law of universal gravitation. The brilliant British…
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Detective Linus: an Explosive Case for a Crackling Hero – vol. 5
The most famous young detective around. At least, according to him. Linus likes to work in the shadows, but he’s a detective so famous that he’s destined for glory! He claims to have a personal secretary, whom he refers to as Mum for convenience’s sake, and an assistant, Bagarre, a little dog whose potential Mum doesn’t seem to have understood…
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Detective Linus and the Dishonourable Case of the Missing Honourable – vol. 4
The most famous young detective around. At least, according to him. Linus likes to work in the shadows, but he’s a detective so famous that he’s destined for glory! He claims to have a personal secretary, whom he refers to as Mum for convenience’s sake, and an assistant, Bagarre, a little dog whose potential Mum doesn’t seem to have understood…
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Detective Linus: His Enemies Hate Him, His Friends Put up with Him – vol. 3
The most famous young detective around. At least, according to him. Linus likes to work in the shadows, but he’s a detective so famous that he’s destined for glory! He claims to have a personal secretary, whom he refers to as Mum for convenience’s sake, and an assistant, Bagarre, a little dog whose potential Mum doesn’t seem to have understood…
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