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CRACK
A very original non-fiction picture book about the disruptive changes that make the world move forward. Life is born if something goes CRACK. Everywhere, all around us, things need to get broken in order to generate change and opportunity. From the egg that hatches to the explosion of a supernova, from the erosion of atmospheric elements to the digestion that…
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Rapunzel
The popular Rapunzel fairy tale by the Grimm Brothers, reinterpreted by Ericavale Morello’s vibrant illustrations. The story of the powerful sorceress who locks the beautiful Rapunzel in a high tower, accessible only by climbing her long golden braid, is told through images with freshness and poetry, touching on all registers, from drama to delicate humour. A powerful story which deserves…
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Us Kodama
From award-winning author and illustrator Bimba Landmann, a feel-good picture book about the little creatures of the forest and their wisdom. A book to treasure during the 12 months of the year, taking us into the forest to learn about how it changes with the seasons, how its creatures live in harmony with the rythms of nature, and how much…
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Can Boys Be Feminists?
A book dedicated to boys, young males who want to approach feminism: to understand it a little more, to become allies in the struggles of their female friends and, above all, to free themselves from the stereotypes that still exist on the idea of ‘man’ or ‘male’ and to understand how a non-toxic masculinity can do them a lot of good too! The book answers…
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Butterflies
Suddenly, in the night, Marco can hear a soft noise: FLAP FLAP FLAP. Then he realises that the noise is coming from… his stomach! What is happening to him? The doctor says there’s nothing wrong with him. He simply has fallen in love with a girl from his school, but she doesn’t even seem to notice him… Love can hit you when you least expect…
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Vincent’s Boots
The first title of Fairy Tales in Art series: the lives and works of famous artists retold through popular fairy tales. Everyone knows the story of Puss in Boots, the clever cat that turned a poor villager into a king. But in this retelling by popular children’s writer Beniamino Sidoti, the young man is no less than Vincent van Gogh,…
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A Shooting Star at Christmas
Once upon a time there was a shooting star, the last shooting star left in the sky after the summer, who was afraid to dive into the sky. Once upon a time there was a cloud, the highest, that was stuck on the top of a mountain. Once upon a time there was a black and white dog, who didn’t…
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At Cockcrow
There was a kingdom far back in time that chose its rulers in a curious way: it was the roosters who chose the new regent. The name of the chosen one had to be sung in chorus by all the roosters of the kingdom. Thus, between one king and the next, years passed in which chaos and war, ruin and disarray reigned. When the…
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For You
An enchanting and special gift for a new baby discovering life and the world. A delicate gift for a new parent: in the last months of pregnancy the mind often runs to imagine what the newborn will be like. If we will be able, as parents, to welcome them, nourish them, love them. All questions we need to ask ourselves,…
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The Parable of the Independent Bakers
There was once an old bread shop, owned by an old couple who had baked their delicious bread, made by hand every day in a very special way, for as long as anyone could remember. Over the years, a big factory had bought all the other bread shops in town. One day, the man from the big bread factory came…
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Oops! The Importance of Making Mistakes (1st title: Inventions)
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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Planet Earth is Calling Matt
Matt’s parents just had a revelation: he has what it takes to give a hand to the environment. With all the hands in the world, why does it have to be his? Indeed, the SOS Nature Park needs help: it is a wooded area so littered with rubbish that it would take the strength of a thousand people to clean it up. Be that…
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Evil Queen
Caterina sees her mother as a Queen, sometimes evil, sometimes good; the doorman is ogre Latronio and the city is populated by dragons, witches and knights. Drawing his sword, Belcillotto protects her from danger. Then Belcillotto turns back into Francesco and asks Caterina’s mother if she can go play with him. “Come” Caterina says as they walk towards the park. “I will show you my kingdom”.…
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My Little Meatball
All small children love cuddling with their mum! And all mums know that their baby is so soft, cuddly, round… they would like to eat them! In this tender game, mum is asking for permission to eat little bits and pieces of the child… The child’s repeated “No!” are part of the game too. Any child will recognize themselves and…
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Peggy Can Find Anything
At Peggy’s house, things often get misplaced and go missing. Today everyone is looking for something they have lost: Mum has lost her car keys, Dad can’t find his watch, Peggy’s brothers have lost a shoe and a teddy bear… But they are very lucky to have Peggy: she is very good at finding things!
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My Unexpected Life
Frances has a Mum-Forever #1, Mirella, whom she has not seen for years. And now, after her grandparents suddenly died, Frances is going to have a Mum-Forever #2, as she is going to live with her new foster family: Erica and Daniel Borisnietzov, costume designer and famous dancer respectively, with their three children. The three kids, plus Frances and also…
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I Miss
A poetic and touching picture book for all ages, about losing and finding ourselves and the bond between grandparent and grandchild. A poetic picture book about the sense of missing the things you love the most. In a touching revelation, we see that the protagonist is an old woman, feeling she has lost so much. But then the irruption of…
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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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The Lionchild and Other Children
How many children are there in the world? There’s the Fish-child, the Cat-child, the Monkey-child and many many others, each one is different and unique. And you, which child are you? A gallery of boys and girls who share a character feature with an animal. Children will enjoy recognizing themselves in the different features each animal represent and choosing the one who best describes how they…
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Nurse Lugton’s Curtain
When Nurse Lugton falls asleep, something extraordinary happens: on her knees, covering the entire apron, there is a huge piece of embroidered blue fabric that comes to life. Virginia Woolf’s overwhelming, dreamlike and ironic writing takes us into the invisible stream of consciousness of dreams. Frozen in the pattern of a drawing-room curtain, a dreamlike world waits patiently while Nurse Lugton sews… a refined illustrated edition…
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