Martina Tonello is an illustrator and aspiring carpenter. She lives in Bologna, where she writes, illustrates stories, and conducts creative workshops for children. Her works have been published by notable publishers such as Camelozampa, Mondadori ElectaKids, Piemme, Editoriale Scienza, Terre di Mezzo, and La Coccinella. She also collaborates with UPPA magazine. Martina was a finalist in the prestigious international Association of Illustrators Award in the Design Product & Packaging category.
Martina Tonello’s books already published by Camelozampa are The Hamster Invasion and The Travelling Feather (written by Fred Paronuzzi).
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Are You There, Bigfoot?
An invitation to chase a mystery — and discover the world instead. Four friends set off to find the legendary Bigfoot, climbing a mountain with blankets, a giant net, notebooks and cameras. They follow footprints, cross forests and meadows, and call into the trees — but every clue leads to mountain goats, foxes, beavers and frogs instead. When their dog…
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No Island Is Alone
A captivating nonfiction picture book that explores the wonders of islands—from coral atolls and volcanic peaks to desert oases and islands of the imagination. Through stunning illustrations and engaging storytelling, readers are invited to uncover the secrets, history, and natural mysteries of islands around the world. Blending science, geography, and history with a poetic touch, the book reveals how islands,…
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An Accidental Christmas
During the night of an eclipse, a raccoon lights a beacon to illuminate the wood. The blackbirds, observing the light, mistakenly believe that Christmas has arrived, and they hurry to turn on all the lights hidden among the trees for the occasion, waking up rabbits, badgers and foxes who, rubbing their eyes, look around and shout: “It’s Christmas! We need…
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Homes Around the World
Have you ever dreamed of travelling the world without leaving the warmth of home? Homes Around the World invites you on a journey across continents, exploring the unique and fascinating ways people build and live in their homes. From a cosy English cottage to a bustling Australian farmhouse, from a serene Japanese house to the vibrant favelas of Brazil, this…
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The Hamster Invasion
When your parents don’t let you keep pets, there’s only one thing you can do: secretly get some hamsters. Then you can feed them, build them a house, play with them, sew clothes for them, give them sunglasses, and, why not, even a car. The only problem is that if your hamsters are a couple, you could very soon find…
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The Travelling Feather
Little Kangaroo has found a wonderful Kookaburra feather. But… a naughty gust of wind has lifted the feather into the air! Little Kangaroo tries to jump, hop, bounce, but it’s impossible to catch. Koala arrives: “Don’t panic! If you climb on my back, we’ll catch it in the blink of an eye!” And hop! But right when Little Kangaroo is…
