Foreign Rights Guide Spring 2013

Foreign Rights Guide Spring 2013

Our BooksBooks by great authors, artists and musicians, for kids and young people of all ages.

Our Collections


manuals for curious kids (all ages)

Picture and art books for infants and children (pre school and +)

Illustrati

Fiction and non-fiction asking for more space (10/12 +)

Fiction and non-fiction for very young readers (8/9 +)

Books that turn into something else (all ages)

POP-UP

Fiction and non-fiction for young people of all ages(13 +)

Arty animated cartoons with a booklet (all ages)

Board books with rounded corners, to read and play(pre-school)

Magritte Questo non è un libroMagritte, This is not a BookBy Margherita and Rosetta Loy32 pages, colour illustrations, size 23 x 28cm,hardcover Cover price 15.00 euro

From the authors of best seller Van Gogh’sBedroom, a new wonderful book to plungechildren into the world of a famous painter.Through a child friendly story, easy and at thesame time compelling, readers are taken by thehand and led through the world of enigmaticobjects and inspiring landscapes that is typicalof the great Belgian painter René Magritte. Withthe reproductions of the original paintings.

IllustratiPicture and art books for infants and children (pre school and +)

La cameretta di Van Gogh(Van Gogh’s bedroom)by Margherita and Rosetta Loywith Vincent’s original paintings32 colour pages - size 23 x 28 cmCover price: 13.00 euroSpanish language rights sold for Latin America (free for Spain)


Il cantico delle creatureThe Canticle of the SunBy Saint FrancisIllustrations by Mauro Evangelista28 pages, colour illustrations, size 23 x 28cm,hardcover cover price 16.50 euro

Saint Francis’s song in praise of the beautiesand sweetness of the world, the love fornature and animals: a great book superblyillustrated to introduce children to the greattradition that inspired Pope Francis I choiceof his name.


FavoleFairy TalesBy Andrea Pazienza48 pages, colour illustrations,size 25 x 22cm, hardcover Cover price 15.00 euro

From the celebrated Italiancomics author AndreaPazienza, two funny andimaginative modern fairy tales:no princesses and dragons, buta talking horse and avegetarian lion. Surreal andcolourful, these modern fairytales help children to developimagination and the ability tothink differently.

Baby UAOFiction and non-fiction for very young readers (8/9 +)

I racconti delle fateThe tales of fairiesIllustrations by Giuliano Ferri320 pages, 40 colour illustrations, size 15 x21cm, flexicover cover price 13.00 euro

A collection of classic fairy tales (SleepingBeauty, Cinderella, Little red hood, Beauty andthe Beast and many more) illustrated by 40splendid watercolours by celebrated Italianillustrator Giuliano Ferri, adding a dreamy andyet modern zest to a collection that will lastforever on every child’s bookshelf.

Stravideo Arty animated cartoons with a booklet (all ages)

La rosa di BagdadThe Singing PrincessDirected by Anton Gino Domeneghini, drawingsby Libico MarajaCover price: 12,00 euro

A vintage classic, a genie helping the hero torescue a princess from an evil Sheick and thewizard who supports him. A huge success whenit was released, in 1942, and a huge successwhen it was dubbed in English, in 1952, withJulie Adrews lending her voice to the princess.Enchanting and tender, with splendid vintagedrawings that will charm children and parentsalike.

Pop-up: Books that turn into something else (all ages)

La casa dei gatti A Cats’ House Nicoletta Costa - Paper engineering byMassimo Missiroli - 4 spreads - Size: 23 x 28cm - Cover price: 15.00 euro

Nicoletta Costa’s cats are back, for their firstpop-up! A true house that opens up like acarrousel to show the different times of a cat’sday: their morning bath, the living-room sofa,lunch in the kitchen and a good sleep in thesleeping room. And young readers can keepthe cats company: putting objects on the table,in the cupboard, in the fridge or on the bed.Much more than a book, this 3D pop up is ananimated game, unfolding just to let cats popup from every corner…


Pop-up: Books that turn into something else (all ages)

Il Presepio(The Nativity Scene)by Làstrego & Testa, inspired from EmanueleLuzzati - size 23 x 28 cm - Cover price 16.50euro

A magnificent 3D scene: by opening the book,a wonderful scene pops up, with all the angels,the cave and the shepherds drawn by the greatartist Emanuele Luzzati. A portable nativityscene whose magic deploys every time youopen it.

Pop-up : Books that turn into something else (all ages)

Calendario dell’Avvento(The Advent Calendar)by Làstrego & Testa, inspired from EmanueleLuzzati - paper engineering by Dario Cestaro -size 23 x 28 cm - Cover price 18 euro

A magnificent 3D scene: by opening the book,a wonderful scene pops up, with all the angels,the cave and the shepherds drawn by the greatartist Emanuele Luzzati. And opening onedoor after the other, counting the days,Christmas comes!

POP-UP

Illustrati: Picture and art books for infants and children

(pre school and +)

Storia di Re Artù e deisuoi cavalieri The Story of King Arthurand his Knightsby Franco Cardini - Illustrations by CeccoMariniello -80 colour pages, size 23x28 cm Cover price: 18,00 euro

The cycle of the Knights of the round tableillustrated by the luxurious plates by CeccoMariniello and told by historian Franco Cardini.The tale starts with the birth of Merlin theWizard and develops through the adventures ofKing Arthur, his wife Guinevere,, the traditionof the Round Table, the castle of Camelot, SirLancelot… A classic fabulous tale told by aninspired historian and illustrated by an artist.



(pre school and +)

Un amico spaventosoA Scaredy Friendby Tiziano Scarpa - illustrations by MariaGianola - 28 colour pages, size 23 x 28 cm -Cover price: 13.00 euro

What is that little animal? A funny squirrel,easily frightened, and if it is your friend youhave to be careful… The meaning of friendshipand the importance of caring for what otherpeople feel in the flamboyant words of anItalian celebrated and award winning writer,with the gaudy drawings of a great illustrator.


(pre school and +)

I Paladini di FranciaThe French PaladinsEmanuele Luzzati - 28 colour pages, size 23 x 28 cm - Cover price: 14.00 euro

From an animation by Giulio Gianini, withtext and drawings by Luzzati, the fascinatingtales of the French Paladins against the Moors:the story of Princess Biancofiore, herkidnapping, her wedding with horrible SultanSalam Alehemme and Rinaldo the Knight,finally delivering her. Colorful, energetic andinventive, a classic tale of love and war withwonderful classic illustrations by one of Italy’smost acclaimed masters.


(pre school and +)

La ragazza cigno (The Swan Girl)by Emanuele Luzzati - 28 pages - size 23 x 28cm - Cover price 13.00 euro.

The shepherd boy Sigismondo lives in a far-flung corner of the world in a little hut withthree sheep and his mother. One day he meetsa beautiful fair-haired girl who suddenly turnsinto a swan and flies away. To get her back andbreak the spell, Sigismondo has to challengethe terrible magician Tristano and overcomethe hazards of his enchanted zoo.



(pre school and +)

Il flauto magicoThe Magic FluteIllustrations by Emanuele Luzzati - 40 colourpages, 28x22cm - Cover price 13 euro

The fairy tale of Papageno, Tamino andPamina, from Mozart’s Magic Flute and DaPonte’s libretto, illustrated by the magic ofLuzzati and with a double language text.

Korean language rights sold worldwide


(pre school and +)

L’uccello di fuoco (The Firebird)by Emanuele Luzzati - 52 pages - size 23 x 28cm - Cover price 14.00 euro.

Who is stealing the golden apples from KingBaldovino’s garden? A multicoloured firebird.The king’s brother, Prince Biondello, followsthe thief and is taken prisoner by the sorcererBarbadargento. To regain his freedom he mustdeliver to him the beautiful Vanessa. But theprincess saves the day with a cunning strategy.One of the loveliest Russian folk tales rewrittenand illustrated by Emanuele Luzzati.


(pre school and +)

Aladino (Aladdin)by Cristina Làstrego and Francesco Testa - 56pages - size 23 x 28 cm - Cover price 18.00euro.

The adventures of the intrepid Aladdin,inspired by the graphic art of EmanueleLuzzati, the unforgettable Italian illustrator,painter and set designer. A classic of children’sliterature, enthralling and elegant, funny andmeaningful, with vivid colours and drawings.



(pre school and +)

Il topo e la montagnaThe Mouse and theMountainText by Antonio Gramsci - Illustrations by Marco Lorenzetti - 28 colour pages, size23x28cm, Cover price 13 euro

From the prison where Antonio Gramsci wasforced, he writes a letter to his wife, telling thistale for his son Delio: a mouse, a child andnature. A simple story about nature andecology, from a great thinker and intellectual.

Korean language rights sold worldwide


(pre school and +)

Pasqualino Marajà(The little peasant prince)by Franco Migliacci and Domenico Modugno -drawings by Emanuele Luzzati – 36 pages –size 23 x 28 cm – Cover price 13.00 euro

Once upon a time there was a very poor Italianfisherman who only knew the sea and hisdreams. One day an Indian princess fell in lovewith him, and he became a prince. Rich,powerful and beloved. But he did not forgethis origins, and taught everyone how to make apizza. A great classic story written by “MisterVolare”.


(pre school and +)

Il Gatto di Beethoven(Beethoven’s kitten)from a story by Roberto Colagiuri - Colourillustrations by Nicoletta Costa - 32 colourpages - size 23 x 28 cm - Cover price: 13.00euro

Once upon a time there was a kitten, and hisowner was someone very special, a famousmusician, none less than Ludwig vanBeethoven. But the great composer was upset,looking for the right notes and not findingthem. Guess who brought them back?

Spanish language rights sold for Latin America (free for Spain)



(pre school and +)

Il calabrone che ci vedevapoco (The Short SightedBumble-bee)by Franco Lucentini, illustrations by GermanoOvani - 40 colour pages – size 23 x 28 cm -Cover price 13.00 euro

A short sighted bumble-bee goes with hisfriends, for a raid in a beautiful summer house.But a little girl, rather brave she was,discovered his secret.


(pre school and +)

La cameretta di Van Gogh(Van Gogh’s bedroom)by Margherita and Rosetta Loy - with Vincent’soriginal paintings - 32 colour pages - size 23 x28 cm - Cover price: 13.00 euro

Before he became the author of the mostfamous paintings of all times, Vincent VanGogh was a kid. Bizarre, a dreamer. He sawcolours as nobody else did. And when he grewup he set up, in Arles, a colourful bedroom,just like his world, waiting for his friend, PaulGauguin… A story of friendship and art.

Spanish language rights sold for Latin America (free for Spain)



(pre school and +)

Il pisolino della talpaLuiginaLugina the Mole takes a NapText and illustrations by Annamaria Passaro -32 colour pages, size 23x28cm - Cover price9.90 euro

Thunder and lightning have shaken the woodall night long, flooding Luigina the Mole’s littlehome. But she is short sighted and very absent-minded, so she realises only when she’s soaked.And yet no problem: she will find a place tofinally take her nap.


(pre school and +)

Io Io… e gli altri?Me, myself and I… Andthe others?Text and illustrations by various authors - 32colour pages, size 17 x 24 cm - Cover price:10.00 euro

A book about civil rights explained to childrenwith colourful illustrations: 10 writers and 10illustrators to make little citizens aware of themeaning of justice, citizenship, housing,education and much more.


(pre school and +)

La Principessa, lascimmia e l’elefante (The Princess, the Monkeyand the elephant)by Antonio Franchini, illustrations by SophieFatus - 40 pages - size 23 x 28 cm - Coverprice 13.00 euro.

Princess Parvati is nine years old and she livesin a great palace surrounded by a large gardenfull of shade, fruit trees and fountains. And shehas two incredible and faithful friends.


(pre school and +)

Nidi di note Nests of notesTexts by Bruno Tognolini, illustrations byAlessandro Sanna - Music by Paolo Fresu andSonia Peana - 60 colour pages and a musicCD, 30x25cm - Cover price: 18,00 euro

Cirino and Coretta, two brave and cheerfulkids, leave for a fantastic adventure to thecountries of Itbegins, Whoisthat and manyothers, learning to discoversounds, instruments andmuch more. And fall inlove with music!



(pre school and +)

La storia di Rosanna, detta Cappuccetto RossoThe Story or Roseanne,aka Little Red HoodIllustrations by Tinin Mantegazza - 32 colourpages, 30x25cm, Cover price 13 euro

On upon a time there was a little girl, herfather was a tailor and a hunter, her mother areally good cook and her grandma’ a veryglutton old lady, living on the other side of theforest. Do you think that you have heard thisone before? Well, not really, since the drawingsof a celebrated artist can give a new twist evento the most classic tale…


(pre school and +)

Lupo Alberto.Buoni e cattiviLupo Alberto, The Good and the BadBy Silver - 32 colour pages, size 23 x 28 cm -Cover price: 9.90 euro

More funny adventures of Albert the Shy Wolf:Marta and Alice help their friend Myosotis,who now works for a debt collection agency,and send Mosé to support him. But is he reallyas bad as he seems?


(pre school and +)

Lupo Alberto: L’anello Lupo Alberto: The Ring Silver - 32 colour pages - size 23 x 28 cm -Cover price: 13.00 euro

Three funny adventures of Albert the wolf andhis friends: Valentine’s day is coming andAlbert prepares a heart shaped cake (butsomething goes wrong), the grumpy dog Mosescultivates a precious rose, Enrico the Mole triesto build a Time machine, but it turns out tochange the weather instead…



(pre school and +)

Lupo Alberto: Cuore di Mamma Lupo Alberto: Mummy’s GirlSilver - 32 colour pages - size 23 x 28 cm -Cover price: 13.00 euro

Three more funny adventures of Albert thewolf and his friends: Marta’s mother would liketo see her married, Cesira the she-mole takesaction and it looks like Albert is finally going tomarry her. Enrico the he-mole wants to enterthe fire-brigades, to save the farm from estateagents…


(pre school and +)

Lupo Alberto: Aria di Tempesta Lupo Alberto: Trouble BrewingSilver - 32 colour pages - size 23 x 28 cm -Cover price: 13.00 euro

Three more funny adventures of Albert thewolf and his friends: Enrico buys a machinethat can forecast the weather, Albert the wolfand Marta buy a vintage bus to turn it into amotor home and Alcide, the pig, follows hisdream of becoming a journalist.


(pre school and +)

Lupo Alberto è Messer Correggio Pittore (Albert the wolf is Master Correggio, the painter)by Silver – 28 pages – size 23 x 28 cm -Cover price 13.00 euro.

The story of Renaissance painting told in ahumorous way through the cartoon alter ego ofa famous painter.



(pre school and +)

Venere e il drago (Venus and the Dragon)by Ameyel Garnaoui – with the reproductionsof Uffizi masterpieces – 76 pages – size 23 x28 cm - Cover price 15.00 euro.

The works by by Leonardo, Caravaggio,Botticelli and many more: friends with a frameasking for attention.


(pre school and +)

Che fretta c’è (What’s the Rush?)by Agostino Tràini - 36 pages - size 23 x 28cm - Cover price 13.00 euro.

A heart-warming tale of a snail’s life, recountedthrough delicate pencil strokes and two simplecolours: grey and orange. No words. A wittyand joyful parody of the often futilely freneticpace of our society.


(pre school and +)

Ma dai! (Oh, come on!) by Annamaria D’Ursi and Vincenzo Tagliasco,illustrations by Mauro Evangelista - 44 pages -size 23 x 28 cm - Cover price 14.00 euro.

A little witch uses her wand to cast spells: hatsturn into goldfish, mobile phones growfeathers and children start to fly. But natureworks better as it is… A book about therelationship between nature and science.



(pre school and +)

Mangiacolori (Colour Eater)by Fulco Pratesi, illustrations by OlympiaPratesi - 36 pages - size: 23 x 28 cm - Coverprice 13.00 euro.

It starts off blue. Then it eats some red berriesand turns purple. Next, having sampled someyellow lilies, it becomes a green bird. Thechanging hues teach children the magic ofcolours and their combinations, the beauty ofnature and its variety.


(pre school and +)

Linea bestiale (Mr. Line goes Wild) by Osvaldo Cavandoli. With a DVD. 28 pages -size 23 x 28 cm - Cover price 18.00 euro.

Quirky yet subtle graphics, telling the tale of aline. The Line! It encounters various creatures:kangaroos, cows, a brown bear chasing it and apuppy that keeps licking it. The basic patternof human existence, fascinating readers of allages with the minimalistic and witty style ofOsvaldo Cavandoli.



(pre school and +)

Mon amour Linea (I love you, Mr. Line!)by Osvaldo Cavandoli. With a DVD. 28 pages -size 23 x 28 cm - Cover price 18.00 euro.

Life, in its most tender simplicity: falling inlove; forming a couple; becoming a family withchildren, all described in a witty and gentleway through the minimalistic and highlypowerful pen of the master of Italiananimation. The DVD accompanying the bookcontains 60 minutes of short snappyanimations.


(pre school and +)

Mister Linea equell’incredibile venerdì 17 (Mr. Line and thatIncredible Friday 13th)by Osvaldo Cavandoli. With a DVD. 28 pages -size 23 x 28 cm - Cover price 18.00 euro.

Mr. Line is beset here by an array of bad lucksigns: a black cat, a ladder, a broken mirror...leading to the final apotheosis of a shipwreckon an island. Fortunately though, howeverunlucky Friday gives way to Saturday andeveryone heaves a sigh of relief. The bookcomes with a DVD containing 14 animatedcartoons.


(pre school and +)

La Creazione(The creation)by Carlo Fruttero, colour illustrations byCristina Làstrego – 28 pages – 23 x 28 m –Cover price 13 euro

Has everything always been there? The cricket,the wind, the moon, the evening soup? Well,not really, it was very very empty and then, allof a sudden, the Creation occurred! Afascinating tale of how the world was born, inthe rhymes of a celebrated Italian writer.



(pre school and +)

Fiabe di Esopo(Aesop’s fables)by Aesop, colour illustrations by PabloEchaurren – 44 pages – 23 x 28 cm – Coverprice 13 euro

The peacock is splendid, but cannot fly. Largefish get caught easily in the net. Winter isfeared and spring welcome. The vain lamp isblown out by the wind. These and many moreAesop’s fable in the flamboyant version writtenand illustrated by this celebrated Italian artist.


(pre school and +)

Pietro(Peter)by Pierre Riches, illustrations by PaolaChartroux – 60 pages – 23 x 28 – Coverprice 15 euro

The adventures of the Palestine fisherman whowill become the first Pope of history.


(pre school and +)

Una topolino alle millemiglia(A topolino car at the Mille Miglia race)by Edoardo Erba, illustrations by Desiderio –60 pages – 23 x 28 – Cover price 15 euro

A legendary car race, two boys pushed by apassion for motor cars and the wonderfulscenario of the 50’s dolce vita. A fast andfurious adventure, a true story with a surpriseending.



(pre school and +)

Zillo e la Cometa Mannara(Zillo and the ware-comet)Text and illustrations by Massimo Bucchi – 44pages – 23 x 28 – Cover price 11.90 euro

A boy sleeps, and dreams… Or does he? Aflash of lighting wakes him up, and there hegoes, aboard a washing machine: during histrip he meets ice-cream planets and lunarcandies. But the ware-comet does notappreciate this little intruder.


(pre school and +)

Dig e il mistero dei Boboli(+ EN, FR)(Dig and the mystery ofBoboli)Text and illustration by Joshua Held – 60pages – 23 x 28 – Cover price 12 euro

Who are the Bobolis? And why are they askingfor Dig’s help? The little dog readily accept tolend a… paw to his new friends. A funny wayto talk about the treasures of the Renaissance.

Baby UAO: Fiction for very young readers (8/9 +)

Il Pinguino e la Gallina The penguin and the henGiuseppe Lisciani - Colour illustrations byAndrea Ferraris - 120 colour pages - size 15 x21 cm Cover price: 10,00 euro

Among penguins, it’s males that hatch. A lazypenguin one day decides that marrying a hen isthe right thing to do. She is flattered,preparations start.... A light and funny story,with gorgeous illustrations and a hint offeminism.



Il mistero dei bisontiscomparsi(The mistery of the lostbuffaloes)Massimo Carlotto and his son Giovanni -Colour illustrations by Tinì Mantegazza -100colour pages - size 15 x 21 cm - Cover price:12,00 euro

One day all buffaloes disappear, and the tribeyoung Red Hare belongs to becomes very sadindeed. So the kid starts looking for the herd,walking down the valley and reaching theocean he had never seen before. His new friendTikki will help him bring the buffaloes backhome.


Le filastrocche dellaMelevisione The Melevision NurseryRhymesText by Bruno Tognolini, Illustrations byGiuliano Ferri - 200 pages, over 100 drawings,size 15 x 21cm - Cover price 13.00 euro

From a very famous TV show, over 150nursery rhymes about nature, the human body,fairy tales and games, with wonderful colourillustrations.


Piccolo marinaio dei treoceani(Little Sailor of the ThreeOceans)by Federico Bini, colour illustrations by PaoloCardoni. 120 pages - size 15 x 21 cm - Coverprice 12,00 euro.

A little sailor travels the world in his sailingboat, spurred on by his spirit of adventure, hisdesire to learn, the great voyagers of the pastand legends of ghost ships, treasures andpirates.



Quando Supertrippa cercòdi conquistare la Terra (When Supertrippa tried toConquer the Earth) by Jerry Kramsky. 148 pages - size: 15 x 21cm - Cover price 9.50 euro.

Anything can happen on a midsummer’s night:a small boy with a big imagination and a brainysister, a storm amidst a terrifying stink ofbroth. And a weird flabby monster...


La mela (The Apple)by Cinzia Tani, illustrations by Grazia Nidasio.106 pages – size 15 x 21 cm – Cover price12 euro.

Paris, Adam and Eve, the Wicked Witch,William Tell, Snowwhite, Isaac Newton, thegreat scientist. All together in the same story:for the apple of course!


Il libro ficcanaso (The Nosey Parker Book)by Andrea Valente. 120 pages – size 15 x 21cm - Cover price 9,50 euro.

We only have one nose, but every nose isdifferent: was Snowhite’s really tiny? And is ittrue that a turned-up nose makes you pretty?Noses always have many funny stories to tell!



Hai voluto la bicicletta? (Did you ask for abycicle?)by Andrea Valente. 120 pages – size 15 x 21cm - Cover price 9,50 euro.

Two enterprising children, a boy and a girl, setoff, helmets on heads and hands onhandlebars, through streets that have madecycling history. The story weaves aroundhistorical moments in cycling, combined withnewspaper cuttings about famouscompetitions. An entertaining homage to thebicycle, the first ‘companion’ of all boys andgirls.


La stanza delle ombremalvagie (The Room of EvilShadows)by Jerry Kramsky. 120 pages – size 15 x 21cm - Cover price 9,50 euro.

The story of a shy boy, moving with his parentsto a new town, and of a flat once inhabited by avery strange veterinarian…


Quando Babbo diventòNatale (When Father becameChristmas)by Andrea Valente. 84 pages – size 15 x 21cm - Cover price 9,50 euro.

What did Father Christmas use to do onChristmas Eve before he became Santa Claus?This book reveals the mystery, with a greatsense of humour and amusing red and whiteillustrations. A great read for anyone whobelieves in Father Christmas, and for all thosewho don’t, but might by the time they get tothe end.



Chissà perché(Who knows why?)by Andrea Valente . 154 pages – size 15 x 21cm – Cover price 12 euro

Who knows what this book means? Well, ifyou read it all you’ll find an explanation,although who knows when and who knowswhere! But the strangest thing is: who knowswhy it has this title?


Il ritorno della befana (The Befana Strikes Back)by Andrea Valente. 120 pages – size 15 x 21cm - Cover price 9,50 euro.

Once upon a time it was the Befana, a kindlyold witch, to bring toys to children, beforeSanta came along. And she still comes, on the6th of January, to fill children’s socks with toysif they have been good or coal if they have beenbad. A true and fascinating all-Italian traditionfor children all over the world.


Dakota 11 (Dakota 11)by Federico Bini, illustrations Cinzia Ghigliano.106 pages – size 15 x 21 cm - Cover price12 euro.

Pirates want to steal the old fisherman’streasure. But Dakota won’t let them!



Dakota 12 e i biopirati (Dakota 12 and theBiopirates) )by Federico Bini, illustrations Cinzia Ghigliano.126 pages – size 15 x 21 cm - Cover price12 euro.

What are those white gowns doing in theAmazonas? Well, they are trying to steal theirsecret from the natives…


Agenti senza pistole(Cops without guns)by Edoardo Erba, illustrations by DanielePanebarco. 144 pages, 15 x 21 cm – Coverprice 12 euro

A gang of thieves robs the villas overlookingthe lake: in just a few days carpets, silverware,vases, jewels, dogs, cats and the preciousPharaoh’s mask have disappeared. But the casewill be solved by a strange squad of four kids…



Dakota 13 e la nave dighiaccio (Dakota 13 and the ice-ship)by Federico Bini, illustrations Cinzia Ghigliano.130 pages – size 15 x 21 cm - Cover price8,50 euro

In the Artic sea, Ivory predators threaten anancient sailing ship. Will Dakota and hisfriends succeed in saving the ice-ship, find themammoth’s cemetery and prevent anenvironmental disaster?

Baby UAO Sport: Fiction for very young readers (8/9 +)

Il grande giorno della miaprima partita (The Day I Played my FirstFootball Game)by Darwin Pastorin, illustrations by Desiderio.160 pages – size 15 x 21 cm – Cover price9,50 euro.

Michele is 18 and tomorrow is the day: he’sgoing to play his first match in the firstdivision. He is so excited he cannot get tosleep, but his old masseur Carmine will calmhim down, telling him the stories of all thechampions who had to play their first matchbefore him, and made the history of football.



Io, il calcio e il mio papà (My Dad, Football and Me)by Santiago and Darwin Pastorin, illustrationsby Desiderio. 64 pages – size 15 x 21 cm -Cover price 8,50.

To me football is a game, but for my dad it isalso a job: he met the most important playersand has so many stories to tell... But this time itwill be me, to tell you what’s so exciting aboutfootball!


Crossa al centro! (Cross to Mid-goal!)by Darwin Pastorin, illustrations by Desiderio -94 pages - size 15 x 21 cm - Cover price12,00 euro.

Learning to resist the temptation not to passthe ball, that shy players are best placed indefence, the nightmare of a penalty, theexcitement of scoring a goal, andunderstanding what team- play means. Diegoand his friends are training for the Big Match.


Ragazzi questo è il calcio! (That’s Football, Guys!)by Darwin Pastorin, illustrations by Desiderio -138 pages – size 15 x 21 cm - Cover price12,00 euro.

From the experience of champions, a guide toall the secrets of football. Roles: goalkeeperand forward, halfback and reserve, referee andcoach. The tricks and most breathtakingactions: dribbling, penalty and that impossiblesave. The great achievements of champions.



I segreti dei mondiali (The secrets of FootballWorld Cup)by Darwin Pastorin, illustrations by Desiderio -120 pages – size 15 x 21 cm - Cover price9,50 euro.

The mystery of Ronaldo’s illness and of apoisoned water bottle, Maradona’s 11 magictouches and a legendary goal: the history ofFootball World Cup as nobody ever dared totell it.


La fantastica storia della prima Olimpiade (The Fantastic Story of theFirst Olympic GamesEver)by Andrea Valente. 114 pages – size 15 x 21cm - Cover price 9,50 euro.

A young boy wants to get to Olympia to watchthe first Olympic Games... But lots of thingshappen to him on the way. An book explainingthe meaning and origins of the OlympicGames.

UAO : Fiction asking for more space (10/12+)

Estella e JimEstella and JimBy Furio and Giacomo Scarpelli, from RobertLouis Stevenson. Illustrations by Furioscarpelli - 120 pages, size 15 x 21 cm -Cover price 10.00 euro

Based on the celebrated novel by Stevenson, anew environmentalist story with newcharacters: a little girl, Estella, Cook themouse, a pelican and then Ben Gunn, theoutcast of Captain Flint crew, who developed adeep love of nature during his stay on theisland. He’s scared that pollution and tourismcan one day ruin it, because the true treasure isreally… the island itself!



Brancaleone, il romanzo Brancaleone, the novel by Age & Scarpelli and Mario Monicelli - 200pages, size 15 x 21 cm - Cover price 10.00euro

From the celebrated movie of the 60s by MarioMonicelli, with Vittorio Gassman and GianMaria Volonté, a novel written by the directorand by the authors of the screenplay.Brancaleone, flamboyant, brave andcontradictory, is a very modern hero and acrushing parody of the contemporary world.


La vecchia ferroviainglese (The old English railway)Alver Metalli - Cover by Paolo Cardoni - 120pages - size 15 x 21 cm - Cover price: 10.00euro

Along the rails of an abandoned railway lineJosé, a kid who lives in a South Americanfavela, spends most of his time indulging in hispassion for hunting. First with a sling, thenwith an air gun his father gives him. Until he’llfind his true enemy: a crocodile, mysteriouslyhaunting his neighbourhood.

UAO :Fiction asking for more space (10/12+)

L’11 settembre di Eddy ilribelleEddy the Rebel’s 9/11Eraldo Affinati - 120 pages, size 15 x 21 cm -Cover price: 13.00 euro

What if science fiction, ten years after theattack to the Twin Towers, could help today’steen-agers to think about what really happenedon 9/11? A young alien, expelled from school,finds himself by chance in New York skies. Hewill meet young hooligans from the Bronx,look for his lost friend and discover how histerrestrial peers lived through the tragedy.


UAO :Fiction asking for more space (10/12+)

L’uomo dell’acquaThe Water Manby Alver Metalli - 178 pages, 16x18cm -Cover price 12.00 euro

A place in Latin America, where theinhabitants of a dry village wait for someonewho could change their terrible fate. A hamletin the South of Argentina, where someone withvery special powers receives the visit of peoplewho long for his gift. A point along the borderbetween Mexico and the United States, wherea patrol hunts for those who try to jump.And a bening mistery to discover…


UAO : Non-fiction asking for more space (10/12+)

Eva era africana (Eve was African)by Rita Levi-Montalcini, illustrations by GiulianoFerri. 96 pages - size 15 x 21 cm - Coverprice 10,00 euro.

The discovery of Lucy, a skeleton identified asfemale, led scientists to rethink existingtheories about how modern humans evolved.Nobel laureate in medicine, the authorcombines studies that trace human ancestrywith an analysis of women’s conditions inmodern-day Africa.


Le tue antenate (Your Foremothers) by Rita Levi-Montalcini, illustrations by GiulianoFerri. 154 pages - size 15 x 21 cm - Coverprice 13,00 euro.

Seventy extraordinary women from ancienttimes up to the present day, from all over theworld. Pioneering female figures, who foughtfor their emancipation.

Spanish language rights sold worldwide



Caccia ai tesori Treasure Hunting Federico Bini - Black and white illustrations byAndrea Malis - 250 pages - size 15 x 21 cm -Cover price: 14,00 euro

Pirates burying treasures on faraway islands,gold diggers discovering great mines andunable to trace them again, ships sinking withthe holds stowed with jewels... One hundredstories of adventurers and explorers lookingfor lost treasures. Feel like having a go andtrying too?


Notizie dallo Spazio News from Space Andrea Valente - Illustrations by the author -Over 50 images and drawings - 120 colourpages - size 15 x 21 cm - Cover price: 12.00euro

Children used to dream about conquering thespace, being astronauts and go to the Moon orMars with a rocket: a series of tales inspiredfrom the stories of true space heroes, fromJules Verne to Buzz Aldrin and Yuri Gagarin,supported by data, photographs anddocuments.


Il gatto non fa miao (The Cat does not Miaow)by Federico Bini, illustrations by FabianNegrin. 186 pages – size 15 x 21 cm - Coverprice 13,00 euro.

A surprising book turning school subjects intosomething attractive and fascinating, disclosingfalse beliefs and explaining their manyparadoxes.


Tirabusciò(Cork screw)by Filippo Bartolotta, Roberto Piumini andAndrea Valente, illustrations by Fabrizio DelTessa. 136 pages – size 15 x 21 cm – Coverprice 9.50 euro

Why are roses so useful to vineyards? What isfermentation? Who invented sparkling wine?Why are Allier forests famous? A delightfulbook about wine and wine making, for futureconnoisseurs



Il Giovane Napoleone (Young Napoleon)by Ernesto Ferrero, illustrations by RobertoPerini. 96 pages – size 15 x 21 cm - Coverprice 11,00 euro.

Ernesto Ferrero, eminent biographer ofNapoleon Bonaparte, gives an account of thechildhood and youth of the man who changedthe modern world. A well-documented literarywork about the intellectual and sentimentaleducation of one of the most powerfulpersonages of the 19th century.


Non sta mai ferma (It’s never still)by Enzo Boschi and Roberto Piumini,illustrations by Andrea Valente. 111 pages -size 15 x 21 cm - Cover price 12,00 euro.

The underground tremors and volcanoes thatshape the planet, the intuition of a boy whorecognises the warning signs and saves hisfriends from an earthquake. The Earth is neverstill, but it is possible to protect people fromcatastrophes. The story of a disastrousearthquake explains why seismic tremors andvolcanic eruptions occur.

Simplified Chinese language (Mainland China)rights sold, free for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan


Sulla rotta di Darwin (Retracing Darwin’s Route) by Fulco Pratesi. With colour illustrations by F.Pratesi. 102 pages - size 15 x 21 cm - Coverprice 12.00 euro

Iguanas, pumas, condors, penguins... followingthe route taken by HMS Beagle, from theglaciers of Patagonia to Tierra del Fuego andthe wildlife sanctuary of the Galapagos islands,WWF Italy founder, Fulco Pratesi, retracesCharles Darwin’s expedition and explains histheory of evolution, illustrating both withbeautiful drawings.

Simplified Chinese language (Mainland China)rights sold, free for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan



Nella giungla di Sandokan (In Sandokan’s Jungle)by Fulco Pratesi. With colour drawings byFulco Pratesi. 102 pages - size 15 x 21 cm -Cover price 14.00

The preservation of nature and wildlife, thestudy of animal behaviour and plant properties- what more modern and topical issues thanthose found in Emilio Salgari’s century-olddescriptions of the jungle?


uG universale Gallucci: Fiction for young people of all ages (13 +)

Trino (Trino)by Francesco Tullio Altan 108 pages - size 17x 24 cm - Cover price 9.50 euro.

The vicissitudes of Trino - a bungling God putin charge of creating the world. But he has toexplain his creations to his boss: the thoughtsand doubts of those who are not always able tosee the magnificence of the world.


Tunnel Tunnel By Altan Over 200 cartoons by Altan. 220 color pages,size 17 x 24 cm - Cover price 13.00 euro

Celebrated political cartoonist FrancescoTullio Altan describes the modern world andthe economic crises with over 200 witty, crueland hilarious cartoons.


Rapsodia delle terre basse (Low Land Rapsody)by Massimo Bubola, illustrations by LorenzoMattotti. 202 pages - size 15 x 21 cm - Coverprice 15,00.

Three generations of life in a small village, fromthe rural plains of the 19th century to the post-industrial modern age. A folk-rockphilosophical novel by a writer, poet andsinger-songwriter who worked with Lou Reed,Patti Smith and De André.


La linea di minorresistenza The Path of LeastResistanceText by Carlo Fruttero - colour illustrations byGiuliano Della Casa - 32 color pages, size 17x 24 cm - Cover price 10.00

An extraordinary text, poetic and unique: thepath of least resistance is the line we trace withour life, a struggle for happiness, trying toavoid the “arrows of outrageous fortune” in anattempt to follow the least demanding route.The unforgettable human will of a great writer,his ultimate thoughts about life.



Controstoria dell’arte A Counter-History of Art Pablo Echaurren - With colour photographs ofthe main masterpieces, from classical art tothe avant-garde. 120 colour pages - size 17 x24 cm - Cover price: 15.00 euro

In a flamboyant and swinging style, artist PabloEchaurren tells his very personal version of thestory: history of art becomes a fascinating andenticing tale, from ancient Greece and ImperialRome to the Avant Garde of the XX century.A mad ride inviting readers to look at art froma different point of view, with a hint to powerand politics and an acid satire of critics,museums and merchants. A pamphlet againstconformism, snobbism and indifference,making art feeling fierce and alive again.


Majakowskyby Pablo Echaurren - 104 colour pages,17x24cm - Cover price: 15,00 euro

A graphic novel about the life of poet andfounder of Russian Futurism VladimirMajakovskij, a witness of the Bolshevikrevolution and of the turmoil’s of the early20th century. A passionate and burning storyfull of poetry and art.


Caffeina d’Europa - Vita di Marinetti (Caffeine of Europe, the life of Marinetti)by Pablo Echaurren. 66 pages - size 17 x 24cm - Cover price 13,00 euro.

An extraordinary work about Marinetti, thefounder of Futurism, by Pablo Echaurren,writer and painter.



Mondo Babonzo(Babonzo world!)by Stefano Benni, Pietro Perotti and Altan -Illustrations by Altan - 192 pages – size 15 x21 cm – Cover price 13.00 euro

Lupoff and Altanski, two of the most inspiredand funny scientists of the world, meetRossoperotto the magician and create a wholenew world of crazy creatures.


La metamorfosi (Metamorphosis)by Franz Kafka, illustrations by Filippo Sassòli.106 pages - size 17 x 24 cm - Cover price13,00 euro.

An extraordinary classic of western literatureinterpreted by the drawings of a refined anddisquieting artist.


Nove miliardi di nomi di dio(Nine billion names ofgod)Arthur C. Clarke, Richard Matheson, MargaretSt. Clair, illustrations by José Muñoz

Robots, aliens, computers: the best sciencefiction tales illustrated by a visionary andacclaimed artist.



Anita(Anita)Anthony Valerio - Cover by Gianluca Costantini- 334 pages - size 15 x 21 cm - Cover price:16.50 euro

Illiterate, the daughter of a poor herdsman ofXIX century Brazil, Ana Ribeiro da Silva wasan independent and vulnerable heroine, amother and a wife but also a brave soldier. Anhistorian and novelist tells her story, that of apowerful role model, a woman who defiedconventions in the name of love and politics.

Stravideo: Arty animated cartoons with a booklet (all ages)

Uffa! Che PazienzaThe Funny Animals of theJungle by Andrea Pazienza with Giorgio Valentini andSilvio Pautasso - Cover price: 12,00 euro

A population of funny animals lives in a verystrange jungle, where the blue lion Pancrazio isso kind and friendly that he decided to becomevegetarian. The wonderful drawings of comicshero Andrea Pazienza turned into an awardwinning TV series.



La Freccia AzzurraThe Blue Arrowby Paolo Cardoni - Screenplay by UmbertoMarino and Enzo D’Alò - Directed by Enzod’Alò, soundtrack by Paolo Conte. From GianniRodari’s short story - Cover price: 12,00 euro

A wonderful Christmas tale set in Italy. Itcontains the booklet on the making of the film,with an introduction by Nobel Laureate DarioFo.


L’uccello di fuocoThe Firebird The firebird – The snake woman – Thethree brothers - Emanuele Luzzati – GiulioGianini - Cover price: 12,00 euro

Three short animated cartoons for three morefairy tales, drawn by Emanuele Luzzati anddirected by Giulio Gianini: prince Ivan looksfor a firebird but finds love and a terriblewizard, Prince Farrusca and PrincessCherastani love each other, but their love is adifficult one, three brothers live in peace andharmony until they fall in love with the samegirl…


Il flauto magicoThe Magic Flute From Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - EmanueleLuzzati – Giulio Gianini - Berliner Philarmonikerdirected by Karl Böhm - Cover price: 12,00euro

From Mozart’s opera, the Magic fluteaccording to Papageno: the funniest charactertells the story of the kidnapping of beautifulPamina and the ordeals that Prince Taminowill have to endure to free her from Sarastroand reach the Kingdom of Light. A greatclassic of music in an enthralling version, forkids and art lovers of all ages.



La CreazioneThe CreationCristina Làstrego, Francesco Testa - Coverprice: 12,00 euro

From the book by Carlo Fruttero, a wonderfulanimation telling the tale of the creation of theworld with fabric, buttons, cloth decorationsand more surprising materials that come alive.Plus a 33’ documentary on how to do a cartoonanimating objects.


Kamillo KromoKamillo KromoAltan, directed by Enzo d’Alò - Cover price:12,00 euro

Once upon a time, long long ago, chameleonswere forced to run away from dinosaurs, theirbright red colour being very easy to spot. Untillittle Konchita was born, a very specialchameleon who could change the colour of herskin. When she married Korrado, little Kamillowas born. But he does not really know ho tochange his colour well…


5 Lionni 5 LionniSwimmy, Frederick, It’s mine, Cornelius,A fish is a fish. - Leo Lionni and Giulio Gianini- Cover price: 12,00 euro - (except Englishspeaking countries)

A collection of wonderful animations by thecelebrated artist and illustrator Leo Lionni: acurious little fish wants to go and see theocean, a little mouse who does not feel likesaving food for the winter, three chatty frogs, avery creative crocodile and a tadpole whodecided to befriend a little fish.



Omaggio a Rossini A Tribute to Rossini La gazza ladra, L’italiana in Algeri and Turco inItalia - by Emanuele Luzzati and Giulio Gianini,Inspired from Gioacchino Rossini’s operasCover price: 12,00 euro

Three short animated cartoons telling thestories of the three famous operas by Rossini. Itcontains the booklet with the making of thecartoons and an introduction by FedericoFellini.


Pulcinella e il pescemagico Pulcinella and the MagicFishThe Swan Girl, The golden ball - byEmanuele Luzzati and Giulio Gianini - EmanueleLuzzati and Giulio Gianini - Three fairy talesfrom Luzzati’s books - Cover price: 12,00euro

Three short animated cartoons telling the fairytales drawn by Emanuele Luzzati and directedby Giulio Gianini. It contains the booklet withthe making of the cartoons.

Orecchie: Board books with rounded corners, to read and play

(pre-school)

La talpa Luigina e le stagioni(Luigina the mole and the seasons)Colour illustrations by Annamaria Passaro - 20pages - Size: 12 x 11 cm Cover price: 3.90euro

This winsome and endearing characterintroduces infants to the world of nature andthe changing seasons.



(pre-school)

La talpa Luigina e ilregalo di compleanno (Luigina the mole and thebirthday present)Colour illustrations by Annamaria Passaro - 20pages, with sound device - Size: 12 x 11 cmCover price: 4.90 euro

The cute mole Luigina is looking for a birthdaypresent for her uncle Poldo... Listen to thejoyful jingle!


(pre-school)

Mestieri moderni: ilmeccanico(Modern jobs: themechanic)Colour illustrations by Giorgio Cavazzano - 20pages Size: 12 x 11 cm Cover price: 3.90euro

Kids love to play the mechanic, but this is areally special one: he has a very good idea toreduce car pollution…


(pre-school)

Mestieri moderni:l’idraulico(Modern jobs: theplumber)Colour illustrations by Giorgio Cavazzano - 20pages, with sound device Size: 12 x 11 cmCover price: 4.90 euro

How exciting! Look what the plumber doeswith all his pipes...And if you press the cover,you can really hear the water flow!



(pre-school)

1,2...Cinque! (1.2...Five!)Colour illustrations by Barbara Vagnozzi - 20pages - size:12 x 11 cm - Cover price 3.90euro.

Toddlers start to count using the fingers of onehand.


(pre-school)

Zic & Zac dov’è il gomitolo? (Zic & Zac where’s the ball?) Colour illustrations by Silvia Ziche - 20 pages- size 12 x 11 cm - Cover price 3.90 euro

Toddlers will have fun finding the hiddenobjects with these two naughty cats!


(pre-school)

Vela Gialla e il Gatto Marino (Yellow Sail And The SeaCat)Colour illustrations by Nicoletta Costa - 20pages - size 12 x 11 cm - Cover price 3.90euro

The adventures of ‘Yellow Sail’ the boat withits friend the cat and a curious seagull.



(pre-school)

Vela Gialla e il Pesce Pirata (Yellow Sail And ThePirate Fish)Colour illustrations by Nicoletta Costa - 20pages - size 12 x 11 cm - Cover price 3.90euro

Will the pirate fish really be as wild as itseems?


(pre-school)

GNAM!Mezzavilla and Scolari Collection - 20 pages –size 12 x 11 cm - Cover price: 3.90 euro

Learn to love the many tasty typical Italiandishes!



(pre-school)

GOL!Mezzavilla and Scolari Collection - 20 pages –size 12 x 11 cm - Cover price: 3.90 euro

Learn something more about Italian footballteams!


(pre-school)

CLIC!Mezzavilla and Scolari Collection - 20 pages –size 12 x 11 cm - Cover price: 3.90 euro

Learn something more about the wonderfulItalian cities!

Indispensalibri: Essential manuals for curious kids (all ages)

Il cucchiaino The Little SpoonMiralda Colombo - Photographs andillustrations by Cecilia Viganò - 160 colourpages, size 25 x 28 cm - Cover price: 18.00 euro

Playing, cooking, weaning your baby: a bookon food for kids from zero to six years of age,organized by seasons (for the healthiestingredients are those that can be found at thelocal market) and ages, a manual with athousand ideas for everyday and special menus,suggestions to kook together with your kideasy, beautiful and delicious food. Withhundreds of colour photos.



Tutto sulla modaEverything about Fashiona Quick Fashion Guide Text by Erika Stalder* - Illustrated byAlessandra Scandella - 128 pages, over 300illustrations, size 20x25cm - Cover price18.00 euro

An essential visual guide to clothes and how towear them, illustrated by a celebrated fashionartist acclaimed in advertising and publishingworldwide. A complete crash course inclothing with hundreds of curiosities aboutstylists and fashion icons, to learn what to wearand when, and become an expert in the historyof fashion too.*Text to be discussed with The Rights People, UK


La Cucina EbraicaTripolina(A Jewish Cookbook from Tripoli)by Linda Guetta Hassan, photos by VickyHassan – 190 colour pages – size 21.5 x21.5 cm – Cover price 18.00 euro

A cookbook of Jewish recipes from Libya: aprecious invitation to look for bygone times, todiscover the roots and the sweet and reassuringrules of the day. Dive in this wonderful worldof tastes from a faraway land and time andyou’ll find that reassuring feeling that many callhappiness.



Dizionario del cinemajunior(Junior Movie Dictionary)by Luisa and Morando Morandini - 914 colourpages - size 17 x 24 cm - Cover price 28.00euro

276 photographs, 1,347 films, 288 cine-quizzes,8 indexes, 10 ideas for games to play anddidactic activities, 29 monographic studies onfamous characters and many suggestions for allmust-see of international cinema for the family.

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Foreign Rights Guide Spring 2013