Davide Cali is een vooraanstaande auteur wiens fantasierijke prentenboeken en graphic novels jonge lezers boeien. Met zijn unieke vertelstijl nodigt hij kinderen en jongvolwassenen uit in werelden vol verwondering en ontdekking. Zijn verhalen verkennen vaak thema's als kindertijd, vriendschap en de kracht van verbeelding, gepresenteerd met een onderscheidende visuele flair. Cali's werk resoneert wereldwijd, waardoor hij een geliefde stem is in de internationale kinderliteratuur.
A delightfully playful, strikingly illustrated fairy tale that flips gender and sexual norms on their head, while highlighting the power of humility and perseverance. When knight after knight tries to rescue the princess and fails, who will succeed in saving her?
Discover Little Pea's debut in this gentle, joyous story about embracing what makes us unique Little Pea was born tiny, but with big aspirations. As he grows up, he loves to climb, explore, swim, daydream--just like any other kid his age. But when Little Pea starts school, the realization of how small he is sets in. Suddenly, he's too small to sit at his desk, play the flute, or even join classmates at recess. What will become of Little Pea?
"Little Pea illustrates stamps for a living. He has painted insects, tomatoes, cars and flowers. What should he draw next? He is short on inspiration... So, he sets off on a great journey and a quest for ideas in his bright red plane. And who knows where he will land?"-- Provided by publisher
Set against the backdrop of Italy, this novel explores the life of a writer grappling with the complexities of creativity and personal identity. Through a blend of introspection and vivid storytelling, it delves into themes of ambition, solitude, and the struggle for authenticity in the literary world. The protagonist's journey is marked by both triumphs and setbacks, reflecting the universal challenges faced by artists. With rich character development and a poignant narrative, the book invites readers to reflect on the nature of inspiration and the art of writing.
An unseen reader goes head-to-head with the big bad wolf in this hilarious counting-book twist on The Three Little Pigs. Once upon a time, there were three little pigs. Then the wolf ate them. THE END. This story is too short! I want a longer one! In this clever counting book, the big bad wolf doesn’t want to tell a long story. He wants to get to the eating part. But the reader has other ideas. From a pig soccer team to a pig for every letter of the alphabet to 101 pigs in an animated movie, the stories get more and more fantastical . . . but they’re always too short and they ALL end the same way. Using an abacus as the basis for her illustrations, Marianna creates beguiling little pigs and a menacing but slightly bored wolf that perfectly complement the inventive story by Davide Cali. Come for the counting, stay for the storytelling! This book has it all.
What really happened over the summer break? A curious teacher wants to know. The epic explanation? What started out as a day at the beach turned into a globe-spanning treasure hunt with high-flying hijinks, exotic detours, an outrageous cast of characters, and one very mischievous bird! Is this yet another tall tale, or is the truth just waiting to be revealed? From the team behind I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . . and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School . . . comes a fantastical fast-paced, detail-rich illustrated summer adventure that's so unbelievable, it just might be true!
This innovative graphic novel is a hilarious riff on Agatha Christie's famous crime thriller, 10 Little Indians.
An ordinary day turns into an extraordinary adventure for three friends lying in the grass watching the clouds pass by as Zip, Trik, and Flip set off to find where the world ends. The trio journeys across fantastical landscapes—a lakeside city on stilts, a mysterious and magical forest, a snowy mountaintop—with countless delightful details for young readers to discover. Along the way, they encounter helping hands and discouraging doubters, and each time they think they have reached the end of the world, it seems to move further away. The three friends maintain their spirit and determination, enjoying the journey as much as the destination before returning home again.
Meet Mr. Tiger, the bravest, the strongest and the greatest wrestler in the ring. But outside the ring, despite the muscles and the fierce mask, Mr. Tiger is painfully shy. Even speaking to the lady he secretly admires seems impossible - until a loyal friend helps him out.
From a mouse's simple request for an egg to make an omelet, animal neighbors donate ingredients to make and share a delicious cake.