I miss you a whale

I miss you an ant

when you don’t look at me
while I’m grimacing

because you are too busy.

I miss you a kangaroo

when you go away
and you leave me behind.

And what about you?
Do you miss ME just a little?

A rhino and an oxpecker: an unlikely duo discovering that missing someone comes in all sizes, from a midge to a whale. A tender, original picture book that gives children a fresh way to voice and shape their deepest affections.

Key Selling Points:

– A fresh take on emotions: from midges to whales, the story offers a creative scale to help children express the magnitude of their feelings.

– Unlikely friends: the charming contrast between the tiny bird and the big rhino creates a visually engaging and humorous read.

– First steps in reading: written in capital letters, this book is ideal for children starting to read independently.

 Author & Illustator:

Marica Rocca

Born in Voghera in 1991, Marica lives in a small town with her dog. A graduate in Engineering and Architecture, she is a dedicated book collector with a special love for Roald Dahl and Alexandre Dumas. When she isn’t reading, she enjoys drawing and crocheting.

Arianna Alessi

A graduate of the Preziotti Art Institute, Arianna specialised at the “Ars in Fabula” school in Macerata. In 2017, she was a finalist at the Illustrarte Biennial in Lisbon, and her work was selected for the 2019 “Autori d’Immagini” Annual. A finalist at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2021, she debuted in 2022 and published her second book for the French market in 2023. She lives in the Marche region, where she collaborates with various cultural institutions.