Founded in 2010, Uovonero is an independent publishing house specialising in accessible and inclusive books for children and young readers. Bringing together expertise in autism psychology, communication, and music, the company is driven by a shared commitment to ensuring the right to read for everyone.
Its list includes books featuring Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tools, picture books in PCS and WLS symbols, non-fiction titles on autism, as well as fiction and picture books that promote inclusion and acceptance of diversity. The catalogue also features high-readability fiction addressing dyslexia with sensitivity and a light touch, alongside a line of educational games based on cooperation and non-competitive play.
Uovonero stands out for its rigorous and innovative editorial approach, combining literary quality, pedagogical research, and strong visual design, with the aim of broadening access to reading and fostering a truly inclusive culture.
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A luminous and poetic bedtime picture book — an intimate declaration of love that tells every child the world is wide with possibilities, and you can be more than one thing at once. How does the world appear to a newborn human baby? Sometimes it seems like a perfectly ordered grid, but it can also be a tangled, impenetrable hedge.…
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Our Earth
A breath-taking poem revealing a hidden thread that connects us all over the world. An adventure that runs on the imagination’s tracks through breath-taking panoramic illustrations, guided by the rhythm of the evocative text and the curiosity of a girl who loves to get lost in books. The concluding appendix unveils an engaging game: each sentence in this book is…
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Darkness
A tender and visually immersive picture book that transforms the dark from something to fear into a faithful companion of imagination and growth. Inside her heart, a little girl keeps a special place for the Darkness. Each evening, it walks beside her, plays with her, and gently wraps her in its lightness. Far from being a threat, the Darkness becomes…
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30 Days To Understand…
30 days of challenges to experience the world from a different point of view: a bestselling edutainment series. Book 1 – 30 days to understand autism Book 2 – 30 days to understand visual impairments Book 3 – 30 days to understand learning differences Three books designed to help readers step into the shoes of a person with autism, visual…
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The Wonder of the Tern
A poetic and adventurous picture book about losing — and rediscovering — the sense of wonder that makes the world come alive. Every year, when the Arctic tern returns from her long migration, she enchants everyone with tales of her adventures. But this time she is silent: she has lost her sense of wonder along the way. Determined to find…
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The Book Without a Protagonist
A witty and philosophical picture book about identity, storytelling, and the magic that begins when someone decides to read. Edoardo, the supposed protagonist of this book, feels crushed by the responsibility of being the main character — so he steps out of the story and leaves. Desperate, the book sets off through the Land of Fairy Tales in search of…
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Monsieur Erik
A poetic and whimsical portrait of an eccentric musician whose quiet solitude and inner music reveal the beauty of being different. Erik is an odd one: always dressed in the same way, he lives in a small flat called “the closet”, full of um- brellas that he fills with sketches and words. Erik is a melancholic one, but he knows…
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The Black Egg
A witty fairy tale which turns into an unforgettable journey about difference and finding one’s true place in the world. One day the hen laid a black egg. None wanted to buy it, so the paesant gave it to the king. The queen has to brood it in her chest, said the hen. And so she did, till a little…
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Where Are You, Little Giulio?
An emotional story about little Giulio, a sister who understands him, and a mother who truly sees him. Internationally acclaimed illustrator Giovanni Colaneri returns to explore the theme of diversity in a picture book that is both profound and immediate. Where has little Giulio gone?Is he really here?Is he hiding?Has he lost his way in a forest? Wherever he may…
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Nobody Knows
A thoughtful and profound look at the beauty and wisdom of nature. An invitation to reflect on our prejudices and change our point of view. Everyone knows about the lizard’s cold blood, but few know that it loves to sleep among roses. Everyone knows about the octopus’s tentacles, but few know about its remarkable brain. Everyone thinks they know —…
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To Hug Nobody
A tender and poetic story of an unexpected friendship, where a boy learns to see beyond silence and difference. Recognising, understanding, and communicating with others is no simple matter: at times their inner world can seem dark and impenetrable, like the surface of a lake. Damiano is facing a loss far greater than he is. Maddalena is autistic. Damiano loves school,…
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…And the Others
An ideal sequel to Thingy, this book tells the story of a sensitive young girl and her imaginary friend, who accompanies her on a journey of growth and self-discovery. Anna has grown up, but she likes to go back in her mind to the episodes that marked her life accompanied by Thingy, her imaginary friend as a child. Anna tells…
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What Is a Syndrome?
A visually striking and thought-provoking journey, revealing a complex, shared human experience of difference, struggle, and inclusion. What is a Syndrome? A microcosm? A crisis? Something random? A fight? An attack? A common history? What else? Whatever it is, it’s something that concerns all of us. This picture book doesn’t give an answer but provides some interesting food for thought…
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Thingy
An ode to children’s inner life and the healing power of imaginary friends. “Thingies” take part to the inner life of so many children. Each one is different, cause they express their creators’ personality, com- forting them in times of need. Anna’s Thingy spurs her to take refuge in creativity, kindly reminding her that she can use her body and…
