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Born from the experience and professionalism of Whitestar Publishing,

which has been active internationally since 1984, Whitestar Kids offers

an eclectic and lively catalog capable of uniting great new editions of

children’s classics with innovative and original editorial projects, all

with the same high design, editing and printing standards.

The intuition and creativity of great contemporary illustrators have

been entrusted with breathing new life into traditional children’s titles,

thus creating unforgettable editions of classic fairy tales and of the

most beloved children’s stories. A main part of the catalog; however,

is dedicated to experimenting with new themes and forms of speech,

by creating original projects that appeal not just to young readers of

pre-school age, but also to older children who already read on their

own, and ultimately to the adults, who guide the children along this

journey of discovery about the joys of reading.

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FALL 2014 / SPRING 2015

THE WIZARD OF OZ, 4

SNOW WHITE, 5

PINOCCHIO, 6

ALICE IN WONDERLAND, 7

CLASSIC FAIRY TALES, 8

ROMEO AND JULIET, 10

KING OF THE WONDERLAND, 11

AESOP’S FABLES, 12

LA FONTAINE’S FABLES, 13

WHO’S LOOSE IN THE HOUSE?, 14

I WANT TO BE LIKE YOU, 15

THE JUNGLE BOOK, 16

PETER PAN, 17

DRACULA, 18

FRANKENSTEIN, 19

THE SWEET SIDE OF FAIRY TALES, 20

SCARY RECIPES, 21

ANIMALS INVENTORS, 22

WHAT SOUND DOES IT MAKE?, 23



The Wizard of OzNewIllustrations by Manuela Adreani

The first edition of The Wizard of Oz, Lyman Frank Baum’s masterpiece, was published in 1900. Since then, generations of young readers have followed little Dorothy and her dog Toto on their intrepid journey through the wonderful world of Oz, into which the girl is thrown by a tornado. Along the way, Dorothy makes some odd friends who help her tackle dangers and adversity: the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion, characters who, along with the Wicked Witch of the West, the winged monkeys and the powerful and mys-terious Oz, have become icons of our collective imagination. The incredible success of this work has inspired new stories for children set in the world of Oz, musicals and numerous movie adaptations, of which the 1933 version, starring Judy Garland, stands out. This book, an adaptation of the orig-inal text, is enhanced by stunning illustrations by Manuela Adreani, an artist of rare sensitivity capable of recreating the imaginary kingdom of the great and terrible wizard Oz with her drawings, and of conveying the magic of a story that has become a timeless classic.

MANUELA ADREANI specialized in illustration and worked as a graphic

artist and in the field of animation. After winning a scholarship for a mas-

ter course in animation at Turin’s IED, she worked for the Lastrego e Testa

studio on TV series produced and broadcast by Italy’s RAI television. She

was one of the winners of the illustration contest organized for the 130th

anniversary of the creation of Pinocchio.

80 pages • 29 x 36 cmHardcover padded978 88 544 0875 3

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Snow WhiteNewIllustrations by Manuela Adreani

Hair as black as ebony, lips as red as blood and skin as white as snow: this is the unforgettable description of Snow White, the captivating protagonist of one of the best loved and well-known fairy tales of all time. The adventures of the beautiful maiden, taken in by the seven dwarfs after escap-ing from the wicked queen, have fascinated children all over the world and inspired plays, ballets, musicals and movie adaptations, including Disney’s 1937 animated version. This book includes the adapted and modernized original text by the Brothers Grimm, who first collected and published the popular fairy tale in 1812, and is enhanced by elegant illustra-tions by Manuela Adreani, an artist of rare sensitivity capable of sketching the story’s best loved passages and characters in a vivid and innovative style. From the queens’ conversa-tion with her magic mirror to Snow White’s escape through the woods; from her meeting with the seven dwarfs to the poisoned apple’s spell: the stunning illustrations capture and convey all the magic and charm of a fairy tale that has now become a timeless classic.








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PinocchioInspired by the masterpiece by Carlo Collodi

Illustrated by Manuela Adreani

Carlo Collodi’s masterpiece Pinocchio is the most widely read fairytale, beloved by children around the world. The adven-tures of the disobedient puppet with a heart of gold who dreams of becoming a real boy has entered into the collective imagination, as have many other characters born from the pen and genius of the Tuscan author: the Talking Cricket, the Cat, the Fox, the Blue Fairy, and the dreaded Mangiafuoco. The imaginative and ingenious narrative inventions have inspired films and short features, songs and musicals, and personalities of the caliber of Salvador Dalí. This volume, proposing an adaptation of the original text, is enriched with the splendid illustrations of Manuela Adreani, an artist of rare sensitivity, capable of capturing and elegantly transmitting all the magic and poetry of a story that has become a timeless classic.








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Alice in WonderlandInspired by the masterpiece by Lewis Carroll

Illustrated by Manuela Adreani

In Wonderland space and time are non-existent variables where the laws of physics are replaced by those of fantasy and chaos, which are undeniably more interesting and enter-taining for the young protagonist of Lewis Carroll’s master-piece. By following the White Rabbit running past her, Alice falls into a rabbit hole, which turns out to be the entrance to an extraordinary world where the rigid mores of Victorian education are defied by such ingenious and non-conform-ist characters as the Hatter, the Queen of Hearts and the Cheshire Cat. The humorous and grotesque situations Alice finds herself in are described by the author through the curi-ous and irreverent eyes of little Alice, of whom the author is an accomplice and not a judge. This volume, an adaptation of the original, is enhanced by the splendid illustrations of Manuela Adreani, an artist of exceptional sensibility who cap-tures with elegance all the magic of a story that is a timeless classic of literature.








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Classic Fairy TalesIllustrations by Francesca Rossi

From Snow White, Cinderella and Pinocchio to The Little Mermaid, The Wizard of Oz and Peter Pan: twelve of the most famous children’s fairy tales of all time, gathered together in a series of essential volumes, must-haves for every budding reader’s library. All children can discover or rediscover their favorite characters and identify themselves in their adventures thanks to these original texts, updated in modern, accessible language, perfect for the littlest ones as well as those already able to read on their own. Enriching and completing the narratives are the colorful and captivating illustrations by Francesca Rossi, an artist who gives a fresh, modern touch to timeless classics.

FRANCESCA ROSSI was born in 1983. She graduated from the Scuola

Internazionale di Comics in Florence. She publishes illustrated books for

a number of Italian publishers and designs book covers and posters.

Alongside her work as an illustrator, she conducts labs in schools and

libraries, as well as making and decorating pottery.

64 pages • 16.5 x 21.3 cmHardcover padded

ALICE IN WONDERLAND • 978 88 544 0861 6

ALADDIN • 978 88 544 0864 7

THE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST • 978 88 544 0859 3

CINDERELLA • 978 88 544 0858 6

THE LITTLE MERMAID • 978 88 544 0865 4

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD • 978 88 544 0867 8

PETER PAN • 978 88 544 0863 0

PINOCCHIO • 978 88 544 0862 3

RAPUNZEL • 978 88 544 0868 5

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY • 978 88 544 0860 9

SNOW WHITE • 978 88 544 0857 9

THE WIZARD OF OZ • 978 88 544 0866 1

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The series is also available in large format: 26.2 x 33.7 cm



Romeo and JulietNew

An misadventurous love story inspired by William Shakespeare

Text by Francesca Cavallo

Illustrations by Philip Giordano

We all know William Shakespeare’s tragic love story. But when a great classic meets the potential of virtual interac-tivity, even the destiny of the most famous couple in world literature can change, thanks to Timbuktu’s app, Romeo and Juliet. This is the name of the first digital magazine dedicat-ed entirely to children, which brings them news and stories from around the world, presented with the highest quality images, such as those masterfully created by Philip Giordano in Romeo and Juliet. From the collaboration with Timbuktu comes an innovative volume, which combines in surprising ways the immortal words of the celebrated English playwright with the incredible advantages of the included digital version.

A startup that makes digital products for kids, winner of 2013

Digital Magazine Awards for “ Best Children’s Magazine of the year,

TIMBUKTU offers contents and educational activities mixing story-

telling and technologic interactivity and appealing to a game-based

learning method.

48 pages • 34.5 x 23.5 cmHardcover978 88 540 2661 2

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King of the WonderlandNewText and illustrations by Marisa Vestita

The King of the Wonderland is a small man, who lives in the shadow of his wife, the much feared Queen of Hearts. One day, having had enough of her unpleasant character, the King leaves to visit the places he has only heard about: Oz, Neverland, the Land of Toys, the Court of King Arthur, the woods of Sleeping Beauty, and the court of Triton, the father of the beautiful Little Mermaid. The amusing adventures of the protagonist, simple but rich in genial narrative ideas, and the original illustrations of Marisa Vestita cannot but win over and entertain young readers

MARISA VESTITA was born in Taranto in 1975. She studied painting

at the Academy of Fine Arts of Lecce and at the same time she did

internships in comics, stage design and stage-craft . Always curious

about everything regarding the world of images, in 2002 she moved to

Milan where she received her first commissions as an illustrator. She is

very interested in applying computer technology to art and completed

a course in digital graphic design (using Mac) at the European Institute

of Design. She shows in major exhibitions throughout Italy. To date, she

collaborated with Giunti Editore, Baldini & Castoldi, Dalai Editore and

with the magazines Gioia, Psychologies, Linus, Grazia and Natural Style.



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Aesop’s FablesNewIllustrations by Marisa Vestita

Who has not identified himself with the happy-go-lucky grass-hopper or the provident ant? And who has not, at least once, wanted something unattainable with the same eagerness and pretended indifference of the fox that wanted to eat the grapes? Aesop’s fables are so famous they are considered a heritage of popular culture and have become proverbial. This illustrated volume presents 12 of the most famous fables by the ancient Greek storyteller, including The Tortoise and the Hare to The Fox and the Crow, The Fox and the Grapes and Town Mouse and Country Mouse. These stories, so simple yet at the same time featuring surprises that are strokes of genius, cannot fail to entertain young readers, who will also certainly be taken with the original and delightful illustrations by Marisa Vestita, which, created in a modern and rare style, interact perfectly with the story as irresistible descriptions of the character and emotions of the animals, the protagonists of all the short tales by this penetrating and witty author.












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La Fontaine’s FablesNewIllustrations by Marisa Vestita

Twelve unmissable fables by La Fontaine are assembled in this volume, which contains all the irony and elegance of the universe created by the great French fabulist. Such famous tales as The Wolf and the Lamb, The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs, The Fox and the Stork and The Frog and the Ox are enhanced by Marisa Vestita’s original, ironic and entertaining illustrations, which will certainly delight young readers.












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Who’s loose in the House?NewText and illustrations by Marisa Vestita

What strange animal has Dad brought home? It climbs like a chimpanzee and gnaws like a squirrel. It burrows under the covers like a mole and moves around in the dark just as easily as an owl! Who is it that’s disturbing the family’s peace? Only at the end of the story do we find out: it’s the cat, Patu! His funny behavior and unexpected adventures are sure to engage and entertain younger readers, who are bound to be attracted by Marisa Vestita’s original and amusing illustra-tions. Both modern and unique, the drawings interact per-fectly with the text, interpreting the personality and feelings of the characters.











32 pages • 23 x 25.5 cmHardcover padded978 88 540 2654 4

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I want to be like youNewText and illustrations by Marisa Vestita

What happens when a dog, tired of having his day, dreams of being a house cat? With patience and humor, he is shown how difficult it actually is to be a cat, and at the same time he is taught to be happy and proud of being himself. This story cannot fail to entertain the very young, who will easily identify with the protagonist and his innocent envy. Marisa Vestita’s original illustrations are contemporary and humorous, and are sure to provoke the smiles and laughter of children











32 pages • 23 x 25.5 cmHardcover padded978 88 540 2655 1

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The Jungle BookNewIllustrations by Agnese Baruzzi

In the famous collection of stories, The Jungle Book, one of the best-loved classics of children’s literature, Rudyard Kipling tells of the incredible adventures of a man-cub raised by wolves in the Indian jungle. His name is Mowgli. The boy, alongside his friends Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther, Kaa the white python, Shere Khan, his fierce enemy the tiger, and all the other animals in the jungle, are the unforgettable characters in this engaging book-theater rich in wonderful paper illustrations created using a cut-out technique.The adaptation of the original text is interspersed with astonishing three-dimensional scenes that jump off the page thanks to an ingenious and complex design provided by the dynamic creativity of Agnese Baruzzi, an imaginative illustrator and skilled paper engineer. It is an innovative way of engaging younger readers in the story as they immerse themselves in the magical world of the Indian jungle, full of ferocious animals, majestic trees and stunning landscapes thanks to animated pages that will captivate readers of all ages.

Born in 1980, AGNESE BARUZZI graduated in graphic design from the

ISIA in Urbino; currently she lives and works in the hills between Imola

and Bologna. Since 2001 she has worked as an illustrator and author:

she has illustrated about 40 children’s books for Italy, the UK, Japan,

Portugal, the United States and South Korea. She holds labs for children

and adults in schools and libraries, and works as an illustrator with agen-

cies, graphics studios and publishers.

18 pages + 6 laser cut spreads • 25.5 x 25.5 cmHardcover978 88 540 2588 2

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Peter PanNewIllustrations by Agnese Baruzzi

Few characters succeed in becoming part of popular culture in the same way as Peter Pan, the child who refused to grow up and the title character of the story by J. M. Barrie. And few places are able to transform themselves into a place of dreams and imagination like Never Never Land, the imagi-nary island that only children can visit in their imagination. That is, at least, until now. With this book, you can soak up the magical atmosphere of the world of Peter Pan, as you become absorbed in reading this original adapted text and its astonishing three-dimensional scenes that jump off the page. These astonishing paper illustrations, made using a cut-out technique, are the result of the dynamic creativity of Agnese Baruzzi, an imaginative illustrator and skilled paper engineer, capable of reproducing all the magic of a timeless classic that will not fail to enchant and engage readers of all ages.









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DraculaNewIllustrations by Agnese Baruzzi

Dracula, the masterpiece of Gothic literature that sprang from the pen of Bram Stoker, is elegantly represented in this engaging book-theater full of wonderful paper illustrations created using a cut-out technique. It is an innovative way to introduce children to one of literature’s most famous clas-sics, which has inspired movie adaptations and new stories, recreating the dark and highly theatrical atmosphere of the novel just as it was originally imagined by the author. This book includes an adaptation of the original text interspersed with amazing three-dimensional scenes that jump off the page thanks to an ingenious and complex design provided by the dynamic creativity of Agnese Baruzzi, an imaginative illustrator and talented paper engineer capable of astounding readers of all ages with her inventions.









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FrankensteinNewIllustrations by Agnese Baruzzi

Frankenstein was published for the first time in 1818. The masterpiece of Gothic horror literature, from the mind of the young Mary Shelley, was an instant runaway success and quickly became an icon of popular culture. For the first time, this book-theater offers young readers an adaptation of the original text enriched and enhanced by wonderful paper illus-trations created using a cut-out technique. The astonishing three-dimensional scenes will amaze the reader and jump off the page depicting the novel’s most famous passages, reworked in an original and theatrical way. The ingenious and complex design is the work of Agnese Baruzzi, a dynamic illustrator and skilled paper engineer capable of astounding readers of all ages with her inventions.









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The Sweet Side of Fairy TalesNewIllustrations by Fabiana Attanasio

What child wouldn’t want cookies with Alice in Wonderland? Or Peter Pan’s brownies sprinkled with fairy dust? This colorful cookbook invites kids to step inside their favorite storybooks and enjoy sweet treats like Cinderella’s warm pumpkin muffins, Pinocchio’s lollipops, and Goldilocks’ “just right” honey bears. The complete fairy tales appear on the back of the recipes, and brightly illustrated directions, with all steps requiring an adult’s help marked, make this fun for even young chefs.• A spiral binding and waterproof pages make this practical for use in the kitchen-and it will withstand the enthusiasm (and spills) of even the clumsiest young chefs.• While the treats are baking, children can pass the time by reading the fairy tales that inspired them, narrated and illustrated on the back of the recipe.

FABIANA ATTANASIO began her artistic career after leaving the Scuola

Internazionale di Comics. She first worked in the field of comics and then

dedicated herself completely to illustration. Fabiana is currently working

with publishers in Italy and abroad.

54 pages • 31 x 16 cmWire-o binding978 88 544 0869 2

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Scary RecipesNew

Stories and Recipes for Little MonstersIllustrations by Fabiana Attanasio

Halloween has always been enjoyed by youngsters and adults alike and is becoming even more widespread through-out the world. This book of recipes offers young aspiring chefs the opportunity to create dishes and drinks related to the most famous and frightening Halloween characters: mon-sters, vampires, mummies and witches will teach the young-sters how to prepare a perfect buffet for the most frightening holiday of the year!• A spiral binding and waterproof pages make this practical for use in the kitchen-and it will withstand the enthusiasm (and spills) of even the clumsiest young chefs.• While waiting to taste the various dishes, children can pass the time by reading the scary stories that inspired them, which are narrated and illustrated on the back of the recipe.

FABIANA ATTANASIO began her artistic career after leaving the Scuola

Internazionale di Comics. She first worked in the field of comics and then

dedicated herself completely to illustration. Fabiana is currently working

with publishers in Italy and abroad.

54 pages • 31 x 16 cmWire-o binding978 88 544 0906 4

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Animal InventorsNew

The unique Memory that transforms itself into a fantastic Animal - InventorIllustrations by Agnese Baruzzi

A memory game which is also a puzzle and a book, capable of teaching as well as entertaining, stimulating the imagina-tion of the young: “Animals in Half” is all of this!On each of the cards of the game an animal is shown which has to be completed by drawing the corresponding other half: the young player will find it by carefully observing the protagonists of the game and learning their names and characteristics. Once the simple puzzles have been complet-ed, the child will be able to mix up the cards to invent new creatures, strange, amusing and unexpected animals, as suggested in the book that accompanies the game.And finally, Agnese Baruzzi’s colorful and enchanting illustra-tions, which use irony to lead the child through the game and to discover the book, feature on a brightly colored poster.








Box-package includes: 62 tiles + 16 page book + poster 19 x 19 cm978 88 540 2543 1


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What sound does it make?The Animal Memory GameIllustrated by Marisa Vestita

What sound does the owl make? And the ostrich? Discovering this is a game. You need only match each animal with its cry by combining the 62 tiles of the Memory Game, the purpose of which is to teach children by entertaining them. The game is accompanied by a book with riddles and other curiosities that provide information on the animals presented in the Memory Game. Marisa Vestita’s colored and humorous illus-trations, which lead the children through the game and the book, are also the leading characters in a brightly colored poster.











Box-package includes: 62 tiles + 16 page book + poster 19 x 19 cm978 88 540 2329 1

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