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The Elves On Strike
An ironic, laugh-out-loud story about the funniest Christmas revolution ever! Why does everyone love Santa while nobody remembers the elves who actually make the toys? Fed up with staying in the shadows, the elves rise up. Led by the ambitious Piotr and his loyal sidekick Filip, they declare independence and decide to run Christmas on their own. But without Santa…
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Ghosts Are Kindly Asked Not To Scream
From the duo who won both the Andersen and Super-Andersen Prizes comes a spooky, funny ghost story. In Naples’ haunted Hotel Lojacono, four eccentric ghosts revel in scaring guests – until a famous actress books the entire hotel and demands silence. Miserable and forbidden to scream, they stumble on clues to a long-lost treasure and join forces with Armida, a…
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160 Films (and Series) to Watch Before You’re 16 (and Even After)
A cross-generational book for teens, families, teachers, and film lovers of all ages: not just a guide, but a map to the movies that shape who we are — before sixteen, and long after. Cinema can open worlds, spark emotions, and shape how we see ourselves. Award-winning author and screenwriter Manlio Castagna has created a guide to 160 essential films…
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The Mystery of Kaspar Hauser
A boy turns up at the gates of Nuremberg one spring morning. He is carrying a letter. He doesn’t speak a word of German but he can say his name: Kaspar Hauser. This is the beginning of one of the most mysterious and intriguing new cases of the last two centuries, a case that captivated Germany and beyond, becoming the subject…
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Olga the Cloud and Grey
Olga meets Grey, a little cloud who is very excited to go flying with her. But there’s a problem: Grey can’t control himself and keeps dropping hail—on flowers, on cats, on rooftops, even on poor Mrs Emma! Scolded by Ugo the Little Bird, Grey bursts into tears, until Olga finds a clever solution: her bandana becomes a nappy to keep…
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Olga the Cloud and the Squirrel
One autumn afternoon, cheeky Tito the Squirrel leaps onto Olga the Cloud while she’s napping. He asks her to take him on an adventure, and together they fly over the sea, visit the mountains Bianca and Rosetta, soar above the rooftops of the city, and water the thirsty sunflowers. But when the Grey Cloud Aunties bring a heavy downpour, poor…
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Olga the Cloud and the Mountain
Rosetta is a beautiful mountain, dressed in green trees and wearing a snowy white hat. She and Olga the Cloud are the best of friends. One night, Olga and Ugo the Little Bird stay over at Rosetta’s, and the Moon reads them a bedtime story. But when the Sun rises, Rosetta’s snowy hat begins to melt in the heat! Olga…
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Olga the Cloud Goes to the Funfair
Olga, Gino and their friend Lalla set off for a magical night at the funfair. There’s candyfloss with Mr Kite, a shooting game with Patrizio the Rocket, a dizzy ride with Sonia the Star, and fritters baked by Giovanna the Moon. Lalla tries her luck at the fishing game, they explore the enchanted castle, and whizz down a giant rainbow-coloured…
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Olga the Cloud and the Wind
It’s a blustery day, and the mischievous Wind won’t leave poor Olga the Cloud alone. Wherever she tries to hide—in the branches of a tree, among the mountains, or with her plump, grey aunties—the Wind finds her and blows her away. At last, a kind girl named Ann opens her window and shelters Olga from the storm. After a cosy…
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Olga the Cloud and the Snow
In summer, Olga the Cloud sprinkles just a little rain, sometimes even on Raimondo the Cat when he misbehaves. In autumn, when the Sun goes on holiday, the showers grow heavier. The children long to splash in puddles—but they’re not allowed. Then, just before Christmas, little Leo makes a special request: “Please, please, Olga, make it snow!” It isn’t easy,…
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Olga the Cloud and the Sun
One morning, the Sun wakes up feeling unwell—pale, dizzy, and soon covered in red spots. The little birds are worried, and even the Doctor confirms it: the Sun has chickenpox! He doesn’t want to take his medicine, and hides under the covers, until help arrives from unexpected friends. Giovanna the Moon encourages him, and Olga the Cloud brings a gentle,…
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Goodnight, Olga the Cloud
Olga the Cloud has had a busy day—teasing the Sun, tickling a mountain, soaking a cat! But when night falls, finding the right place to sleep is not so easy: the Sun snores, the Moon sings, the Stars dance, and even the trees are occupied. Luckily, two kind little birds take Olga back home to her mummy. A tender and…
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Olga the Cloud
Meet Olga, a small white cloud who just wants to find the perfect place to sleep and to share her rain. But wherever she drifts — over the moon, a cat, a hen with her chicks, or a field of sunflowers — no one seems to want her around. Only when she joins other clouds does Olga discover the joy…
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Animals and Their Superpowers
Who are the real superheroes? People in capes — or the animals all around us? A charming non-fiction book to reveal the astonishing abilities of creatures great and small. A polar bear can smell a seal under the ice nearly a kilometre away. A cheetah outruns cars. A barn owl hears the faintest squeak in total darkness. A bombardier beetle…
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How Do Animals Sleep?
A fascinating journey into the night-time (and day-time!) habits of creatures great and small. Why do dormice sleep almost all year? How do dolphins rest with one eye open? Why do giraffes nap for only 30 minutes, while lions snooze for 20 hours? From hibernating hedgehogs to cats who dream with twitching ears, from ducks that nap with one…
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Dad, Mum and Me. A Happy Animal Family
How do animals fall in love, start a family, and raise their young? A delightful journey into the family lives of animals from every corner of the natural world. Penguins present pebbles as gifts, crocodiles sing low rumbling serenades, fiddler crabs wave their giant claws, while meerkats live by the motto “Together we are strong.” From the deserts of Africa…
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The Book of Skis
A unique children’s non-fiction title exploring skiing in all its forms: cultural history, sport, and extreme fun. From the Stone Age to the ski park, from Greenland expeditions to ski ballet, this vibrant non-fiction picture book takes young readers on a thrilling ride through the history, culture, and fun of skiing. Why are skis called skis? Who first crossed Greenland…
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Fantastic Animals All Over the World
A journey through ancient legends and surprising scientific truths. Every culture, every era has invented its monsters: mermaids luring sailors, dragons guarding treasures, phoenixes rising from the ashes. With a lively mix of folklore, history, and “latest science news” boxes, this clever non-fiction title makes the mysterious both entertaining and thought-provoking. Children discover not only what these creatures were believed…
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All Teeth Great and Small
Look into the jaws of many many animals, both living and extinct! Teeth are everywhere — in people and animals, past and present, and they come in the most surprising shapes and places. Some creatures have teeth not just in their mouths but even on their tongues or in their throats. Some teeth slice like sabres, others grind like millstones,…
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The Book of Cold, Ice and Snow
A fascinating winter encyclopaedia, gathering the most unusual facts through the lenses of science, history and literature. What did Herodotus know about snow? Who first saw a snowflake through a microscope? Why did the Titanic hit an iceberg? When was the first Christmas tree decorated? And did René Descartes believe in Santa Claus? From Arctic expeditions and drifting polar stations…
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