Irene Penazzi is a children’s book author and illustrator based in Lugo, near Ravenna, Italy. She has a degree in illustration from the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna and completed an internship at the Hamburg University of Applied Science (HAW Hamburg, Germany). She has published many picture books with several Italian and international publishers, including Bayard Jeunesse, Maison Eliza, Einaudi Ragazzi, Terre di mezzo, Editoriale Scienza – Giunti. Her books have won several awards, including IBBY Honour List selection for two times, Image of the Book international award, Premio Rodari shortlist, Premio Orbil shortlist.
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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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Can I Come In?
An improvised hut, built with sheets and clothespins, cushions gathered from all over the house, chairs and sofas: a refuge, an inaccessible fort. Everyone collaborates to build it, and the space is reorganised according to everyone’s diversity. The hut becomes the space of imagination and creativity. When an adult wishes to enter the game, they have to ask for permission.…
