Foreign Rights - Frankfurt Book Fair 2014

laNuovafrontiera Junior Foreign Rights Frankfurt Book Fair 2014

Š Alberto Ruggieri / Iliad

Classics

New

“A classic is a book that has never finished saying what it has to say.”

Italo Calvino

Iliad Text by Luisa Mattia Illustrations by Alberto Ruggieri Format 19x25,5 cm Pages 128 Age 7+

ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE Luisa Mattia (premio Pippi in 2006, premio Andersen in 2008) chooses to retell to children one of the most important books of all time, focusing on the strong feelings and emotions of all characters: men, women and gods.

The book is enriched by the work of Alberto Ruggieri, a well-known illustrator and teacher who collaborates with the major Italian newspapers and magazines.

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Classics

New

“A classic is a book that has never finished saying what it has to say.”

Italo Calvino

Orlando Text by Idalberto Fei Illustrations by Rita Petruccioli Format 19x25,5 cm Pages 128 Age 7+

ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE Ludovico Ariosto’s masterpiece “Orlando furioso” – with its interconnected stories – is retold by Idalberto Fei, who enjoys bringing children in a fascinating universe, packed with knights and ladies, fantastic beastes and magic places, all richly illustrated by Rita Petruccioli.

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Classics “A classic is a book that has never finished saying what it has to say.”

Italo Calvino

Aesop’s Fables Text by Andrea Valente Illustrations by Marta Monteiro Format 19x25,5 cm Pages 128 Age 7+

ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE More than 40 fables from the 6th century BC have been retold by Andrea Valente (Andersen prize in Italy in 2011 as the best writer for children) with his original style and gorgeously illustrated by the portuguese artist Marta Monteiro (Society of Illustrators Gold Medal in 2014, illustrations selected at Ilustarte, Lisbon and Illustrators 56, New York), in order to delight and entertain children, but also cause useful reflections.

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Classics “A classic is a book that has never finished saying what it has to say.”

Italo Calvino

Greek Heroes Heracles, Jason, Theseus

Text by Francesca Lazzarato Illustrations by Laura Fanelli Format 19x25,5 cm Pages 128 Age 7+

ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE Among all the Greek myths, three are three most famous heroes: Heracles, the greatest of all, who was required to carry out the terrible twelve labors; Jason, that was the leader of the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece, and Theseus, who killed the Minotaur, a halfman, half-bull monster. Their stories are here told in a simple but incisive way by Francesca Lazzarato and illustrated by the skillful artist Laura Fanelli.

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Classics “A classic is a book that has never finished saying what it has to say.”

Italo Calvino

Roman Myths Text by Carola Susani Illustrations by Rita Petruccioli Format 19x25,5 cm Pages 128 Age 7+

ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Arabian Nights Text by Nadia Terranova Illustrations by Christopher Corr Format 19x25,5 cm Pages 128 Age 7+

Le Mille e una Notte Raccontate da Nadia Terranova con illustrazioni di Christopher Corr

ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE

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Classics

CLASSICI

“A classic is a book that has never finished saying what it has to say.”

Italo Calvino

King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

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Re Artù e i cavalieri della Tavola Rotonda

Re Artù

e i cavalieri della Tavola Rotonda Raccontato da Laura Russo con illustrazioni di Elisa Mantoni

Ginevra

Merlino

Text by Laura Russo Illustrations

by Elisa Mantoni Lancillotto Format 19x25,5 cm Pages 128 Age 7+ Morgana

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Greek Myths

from Cronus to Zeus’ sons Text by Luisa Mattia e Anna Pavignano Illustrations by Massimo Bacchini Format 19x25,5 cm Pages 128 Age 7+

Miti greci da Crono ai figli di Zeus

Raccontati da Luisa Mattia e Anna Pavignano con illustrazioni di

Massimo Bacchini

RIGHTS SOLD: KOREAN

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Philosophy

New

101 Games For Little Philosophers Text Emiliano Di Marco Illustrations Giusi Capizzi Format 19x24 cm - Softcover Pages 96 / Black and white illustrations Age 8+

ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE May philosophy be funny? Before answering, have a look at this book: read all philosophical stories and play word games, logic and thinking games, riddles…

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Philosophy

Four Steps into Philosophy Discover how funny and appealing philosophy can be!

Text Emiliano Di Marco Illustrations Giusi Capizzi Format 19,5x23,5 cm - Softcover Pages 96 Age 7+

ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE 4 stories for 4 big philosophers: Emiliano Di Marco with his witty and clever writing tells children an inspiring episode in the childhood of each philosopher that will be crucial in their future philosophical thinking.

I. Augustine II. Giordano Bruno III. Thomas Hobbes IV. Descartes (Cartesius)

My first book of Philosophy Discover how funny and appealing philosophy can be!

Text Emiliano Di Marco Illustrations Massimo Bacchini Format 19,5x23,5 cm - hardback Pages 96 Age 6+

RIGHTS SOLD: KOREAN, SLOVENIAN In this book you will find 4 stories inspired by the most famous Plato’s dialogues that feature two unforgettable characters: Big Shoulders (Plato as a child) and Socrates, his teacher. Together they will live every sort of adventures...

Told with freshness and wit and enriched by wonderful illustrations, this book is a perfect balance between text and pictures, a reading at the same time enjoyable and educational.

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Philosophy

Stories for little philosophers Wonderful, gripping stories from the rich heritage of Plato’s dialogues, told with a fresh and humourous voice and finely illustrated with a unique style.

A new approach to the treasures of classic philosophy.

Titles available: 1 The wisest man 2 The mysterious cave 3 The faboulous world of Atlantis 4 Spallone in the country of Paradoxes 5 The Symposium of Spallone 6 The Athena’s revenge 7 Spallone and the Magic Ring 8 Spallone and the origin of the world

Text Emiliano Di Marco Illustrations Massimo Bacchini Format 16x22 cm Pages 48 Age 8+

RIGHTS SOLD: GREEK, KOREAN, POLISH, PORTUGUESE (BRAZIL), TURKISH

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History

Little Historians A collection of books for children aged 8-12 years, aimed to let them discover the most important historical events and characters from all ages, all told with an extraordinarly humourous voice.

A series that features a weird, but extremely funny character: the professor Ernest M. Twyce, the best historian all over the world who knows everything because he can enter into the books and travel through different ages...

300+1 A professor at Thermopylae You too, Twyce! A professor in the ancient Rome Mr. Twyce and Hannibal A professor at the Punic wars Mr. Twyce and the Pirates of the Caribbean A professor on holiday

Text Emiliano Di Marco Illustrations Andrea Rivola Format 12x19 cm Pages 96 Age 8+

ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE

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Picture books

Gigi Baruffa (Jimmy Scuffle) Text Marco Lodoli Illustrations Valerio Vidali Format 17,5x24 cm Pages 36 Age 4+

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Bravo Bruno!

Text Sandra Cisneros Illustrations Leslie Greene Format 17,5x24 cm Pages 36 Age 4+

ALL RIGHTS AVAILABLE except English language

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Backlist The Metamorphosis Tales of people and gods

A charming selection of mythological tales from the Ovid’s masterpiece, retold with humour and tenderness.

Vivid, truly delightful illustrations.

Text by Laura Russo, Irene Scarpati Illustrations by Elisa Mantoni Format 29x24,3 cm - hardback with jacket + a fold-out page with a map of places Pages 112 Age 6+

Rights sold: Korean, Greek

Food around the world (Pop-up)

Playing with lots of animations, young readers will discover the amazingly various flavours and food habits of children all over the world.

Lots of animations: flaps, tabs, wheel + a fold out, detachable poster with recipes!

Text Cristina Rodriguez Gil Illustrations Helena Renedo Morales Format 16,5x23 cm - hardback Pages 16 Age 3+

RIGHTS SOLD: CATALAN, SPANISH

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