Little Paths is like a little poem full of images that reveal more as you turn the pages.
With this board book featuring die-cuts—where the words are light, the colors cheerful, and the scenes intimate—little ones will have fun watching one thing reveal another. Surprises guaranteed!
In the same spirit as Little Worlds (2023) and Little Wonders (2024), Agnès Domergue and Clémence Pollet present a small, poetic, and visual work that follows the tracks left by the first steps of very young animals and a child, on the extraordinary paths that open up to them at every moment of their new lives.
Author & Illustrator
Agnès Domergue is a professional musician. She is a member of the Antarès Quartet and a viola teacher. Since 2011, she has been illustrating and writing children’s literature. She is the author of the series Il était une fois…, Contes en haïku, Autrefois l’Olympe…, Mythes en haïku and Auprès de La Fountain…, Fables en haïku published by Thierry Magnier between 2013 and 2016. HongFei previously published her text Animal Totem illustrated by Clémence Pollet.
A graduate of the École Estenne (Paris) and the HEAR (Strasbourg), Clémence Pollet has been illustrating for children since 2009. Published by HongFei since 2012, she has become an emblematic figure in the house’s catalogue, notably with La Ballade de Mulan (2015), La Traversée (2017), L’Atente (2021) and Animal Totem on a text by Agnès Domergue (2018). In the course of her creations, she develops a universe marked by the variety of her techniques, the elegance and the character of her style.
“Grandma had noticed that her eyes had also gotten smaller, so she got new glasses, but that didn’t help much. She couldn’t really see herself in the mirror. Where have I gone? Grandma thought – and laughed.” Beste is a blooming beautiful story about being so old that everything gets smaller (except your ears) and about the naturalness of having to say goodbye.
The story is written by 90-year-old Patricia Ryan and illustrated by her long-time (and many years younger) friend Anna Margrethe Kjærgaard.
Rights sold: Korean language
A young girl has recently moved with her mother into a huge, dark, crumbling building in the big city. As everyone knows, moving house is no walk in the park—it’s truly complicated. And imagine how hard it is when the new home is a creaky, poorly lit apartment…and full of very strange neighbors!
Everything feels disorienting, and all the chores and habits of the people who live in the building seem absurd and frightening, moreover during this week, as they seem to get also stranger and the girl really can’t imagine the reason…
So, by her close observation, we slowly enter the apartments of the residents knowing them one story after another…up to a final and suprising discover, which will help the girl relief and starting enjoying her new life and friends: everyhing is being prepared for a great Halloween party!
Little Horrors Building is a story about how what frightens us, or simply seems us “strange”, could actually hide tenderness and creativity: quirky characters and bizarre happenings only remember us that our differences could be a treasure, and that first impressions are often misleading.
Publication: September 2026
Author & Illustrator
Brian Freschi was born in 1993, he worked for years in theater and the performing arts. Since 2015, he has collaborated with the artistic collective Manticora, producing several comic volumes, and with publishing houses such as BAO Publishing, Il Castoro, Gemini Books, Re-belle Edizioni, Attaccapanni Press, and Space Otter Publishing. Since 2018, he has been creating illustrated books for children and young readers with Mondadori, Gribaudo/Feltrinelli, White Star, Slowfood, Sassi Junior, Pelledoca Editore, Mimebù, Il Gatto Verde, Hop Edizioni, Bacchilega Junior, and Bertoni. He has also worked with Gucci, Smemoranda, Fausto Coppi, Vini Banfi, Mad for Series, L’Inquieto Magazine, and UniFI: University of Florence. He teaches comic book storytelling at the TheSign Academy in Florence.
His books have been translated into thirteen languages (Via Lúdica – Brasil, Nuvem de Letras – Portugal, Dark Horse + Marble Press – US, Gemini Books – EN, Dargaud + Hachette Romans – BE/FR, – Edebé – ES, ToTamto – POL, Pahok – Ukraine, Balgeunmirae- KO, Ueberreuter Verlag- DE, Stroki – RU, – Fragment + Matys – SLO, Mozaik knjiga – Croatia, Eksik Parça – Tk)
Giulia Pintus is a bittersweet illustrator. In 2015, together with her partner Alessandra Santelli, she founded the studio Foglie al Vento in Piacenza, where she still works today. Since 2017, she has published illustrated books in Italy and abroad with Logos Edizioni, Sassi Junior, Edizioni Corsare, A2Mimo, Santillana Educação, Cardinal Rule Press, Il Battello a Vapore, and Éditions Møtus. He books are translated and published in France, Us, Portugal, Belgium ( A2Mimo, Motus, Cardinal Rule Press, Santillana educacao).
In Foggy Hollow, a village in the woods, impossible things happen more often than anyone would expect.
The people who live there swear it’s the quietest place in the world. But then an umbrella takes flight on a windless evening, a clock decides to run backward, an echo stops answering—and the peace never lasts as long as it should.
Each mystery sets the whole village in motion: a badger detective obsessed with measurements, a hedgehog explorer who curls into a ball at the first sign of trouble, a guinea pig baker convinced every problem can be solved with a cookie, a fox who knows everything about everyone, a tunnel-expert mole, a librarian hiding unexpected talents, a watchmaker with unfailingly precise fingers, a gardener who talks to plants, and an old postman guarding letters that were never delivered…
Some investigate with a tape measure, others with a plate of cookies. And that’s exactly how mysteries are solved in Foggy Hollow.
These early readers move with the pace of a detective story, the warmth of an ensemble tale, and a gentle humor that carries through every page. Unforgettable characters and richly detailed illustrations filled with clues make you want to return to Foggy Hollow the moment you turn the last page.
The strange case of flying umbrellas
On a windless evening, the umbrellas take flight in Foggy Hollow. For Mr. Finn, an amateur detective always armed with a monocle, a tailor’s measuring tape, and a notebook, it is an absolutely impossible event. So during an emergency meeting, Mr. Finn shows the villagers – with his charts and measurements – this strange phenomenon. But it soon becomes clear that the umbrellas are not flying by coincidence: each one delivers a delicate origami bearing a message written by someone who watches everyone with very attentive eyes. A gear found beneath the street lamps, the scent of chestnut cookies in the night, and a light that should not be on, guide Mr. Finn and his friends to the library—and to a truth no chart could ever have predicted.
A story about those who know how to watch in silence and find a way to say: I see you, you are special
Publication: October 2026
Author & Illustrator
Marina Cremonini
Born in Bologna, a former agronomist and former yoga teacher, she is a watercolorist and self-taught illustrator. For many years she has worked across various areas of the publishing industry (food, travel, botanical illustration, and in recent years mainly picture books and children’s illustration). Nature—along with her vegetable garden—is her primary source of inspiration, together with a good glass of wine. Whenever she can, she escapes to the Apennines to meet wild animals, gather medicinal plants, and paint the passing of the seasons from life. Among others, she’s published by Edizioni Del Baldo, Panidon, Rizzoli, Ape Junior, Electa Kids, Ed. Terra Santa, Rose Selavy, Mondadori, Nouriturfu.
Oana Ardelean
By day she works in textile research; by night she invents stories. She has always written, but it took her daughters to convince her that the adventures told aloud could keep other children company too. In 2024, her first illustrated book, Se io fossi una nuvola, was published by Edizioni Piuma. Three new titles will follow in 2026. She lives in the province of Mantua. A caravan is parked in her garden, always ready for the next journey.
Mr. Badger is a true jack-of-all-trades. For as long as anyone can remember, he has built strong, sturdy dens for everyone, always respecting nature and the needs of each animal. The arrival of the Swallow Company, however –hyper-modern and fast – disrupts this balance, and the forest quickly begins to change. What will happen when the first bouts of bad weather arrive earlier than expected?
The animal community finds itself facing a difficult and unexpected situation, but fortunately, once again, Mr. Badger will not fail to offer his help.
A picture book about community, in which the word HOME takes on multiple meanings. Home is every small den that shelters the happiness of those who live there. But Home is above all the entire forest – strong and, at the same time, fragile – which safeguards everyone’s happiness.
A book that stimulates reflexion on consumerism and balance between tradition and modernity.
Publication: July 2026
Author & Illustrator
Michela Nodari is an author from Genoa. After earning a degree in Contemporary History, she began working in schools as an educator. For many years she has been involved in activities aimed at supporting children and young people with disabilities and neurodivergence.She lives in Liguria, in asmall pink house nestled between the mountains and the sea. There she writes her stories, under the watchful eye of one dog, four cats, three black sheep, and an unspecified number of chickens. She has published with Kite Edizioni (translated in France, Korea and Taiwan), Mondadori, Feltrinelli, and Glifo.
Cecilia Fallongo is an illustrator from Rome. She holds a degree in Architecture and, in 2020, earned a Master’s degree in Editorial Illustration at the Ars In Fabula school in Macerata, where she illustratedher first book, published by Giunti. Since then, she has also published with Feltrinelli, Castoro,Pelledoca, and Mimebù.As a child, being very shy, she found through paper and pencils a strong, clear voice. Today she is a bright, somewhat disorganized woman, but paper and colors are still her favorite tools for self-expression.
An essential wordless picture book about learning, resilience, emancipation, and freedom.
Beatriz Martín Vidal lives in Spain. In Little Red she offers a poetic and intense version of the classic tale, created in oil paint. Each page, like a painting, deeply moves the reader. We can sense the transition from childhood to adolescence, the encounter between prey and predator, and then read about the character’s emancipation, like a superheroine, stronger than ever…
Rights sold: Spanish and Italian languages
Publication: February 2025
Author & Illustrator
Béatriz Martin Vidal studied at the University of Salamanca before specializing in illustration at the Valladolid School of Art. She was selected for the annual exhibition of the Society of Illustrators in New York and has won numerous awards in the fields of comics and illustration. She works primarily in the publishing industry, illustrating novels, short stories, and picture books published in Spain, Australia, Italy, and Mexico.
Enter the magical world of childhood and Beatriz Martín Vidal!
Do you know the most incredible magic trick in the world? And do you know what ingredients you need to perform it? You’ll find out everything you need to know by diving into this colorful book, but shhh… it’s a secret!
Beatriz Martín Vidal lives in Valladolid, Spain. She has won numerous awards for her comics and illustrations. She works mainly in publishing, illustrating books published in Spain, Australia, Italy, and Mexico.
Rights sold: Spanish language
Publication date: April 8th 2026
Author & Illustrator
Béatriz Martin Vidal studied at the University of Salamanca before specializing in illustration at the Valladolid School of Art. She was selected for the annual exhibition of the Society of Illustrators in New York and has won numerous awards in the fields of comics and illustration. She works primarily in the publishing industry, illustrating novels, short stories, and picture books published in Spain, Australia, Italy, and Mexico. The most amazing trick in the world is her second book published in France following Little Red published in 2025 by Grasset Jeunesse.
Rusty is a character-driven preschool series about turning “No!” into possibility.
Each book begins with a familiar childhood struggle — bedtime, food, dressing, routines. When Rusty resists, his imagination transforms the moment into a grand adventure where he becomes “Super Rusty” — master builder, deep-sea explorer, astronaut, or chef.
The series blends emotional relatability, dynamic read-aloud pacing, and educational elements (construction processes, ocean animals, cooking, clothing, architecture) — without moralizing.
Sleep becomes a mission.
Food becomes creativity.
Clothes become identity.
The ordinary becomes epic.
Author & Illustrator
Elena Bulay
Elena Bulay is an artist and illustrator based in Moscow. She graduated from the Moscow State University of Printing Arts as a graphic artist and later followed the illustration course at the British Higher School of Art and Design. Elena illustrates books and magazines and also creates product illustration. She collaborates with publishing houses, advertising agencies, magazines and more.
Elena was among the winners of the Illustrators Exhibition organized by Bologna Children’s Book Fair in 2021 and 2022. In 2025, Elena was among the finalists with the illustrations from her picture book Harold the snail. Her non-fiction The Dog Book was published in 11 languages.
The Non-Sandwich Soupis the second picture book in the Series about Rustly thelittle mouse. This book is about picky eating, curiosity, and learning to try something new—without pressure or battles at the table.
Rusty the mouse loves butter sandwiches and refuses to eat even a single spoon of soup. Soup is simply not a sandwich—and that’s that.When lunch turns into another standoff, Rusty’s mom comes up with a playful solution: a color game. Every day of the week gets its own color, and only foods of that color are allowed.
Red Monday. Blue Tuesday. Sunny yellow midweek. Green Friday.As Rusty dives into the game, shopping for colorful food and tasting new dishes becomes an adventure rather than a chore. One spoon turns into two, curiosity replaces resistance, and food slowly stops being the enemy.
By the time a new Monday comes around, Rusty is ready for a small but meaningful change—adding a tomato to his beloved sandwich.
Told through rhythmic, read-aloud-friendly text and built around repetition, humor, and visual storytelling, The Non-Sandwich Soup addresses picky eating in a gentle, non-didactic way. There are no lectures, no tricks, and no pressure—just play, agency, and joy.
Key themes include:
– picky eating and food curiosity
– autonomy and choice
– parent–child relationships
– play as a tool for learning
– color, routine, and discovery
Author & Illustrator
Elena Bulay
Elena Bulay is an artist and illustrator based in Moscow. She graduated from the Moscow State University of Printing Arts as a graphic artist and later followed the illustration course at the British Higher School of Art and Design. Elena illustrates books and magazines and also creates product illustration. She collaborates with publishing houses, advertising agencies, magazines and more.
Elena was among the winners of the Illustrators Exhibition organized by Bologna Children’s Book Fair in 2021 and 2022. In 2025, Elena was among the finalists with the illustrations from her picture book Harold the snail. Her non-fiction The Dog Book was published in 11 languages.
Two talking stones encounter a tired zombie who would smash everything if he weren’t so tired. The stones try to change the zombie’s mind. Without spelling it out the zombie is the image of humanity ravaging our planet, while the philosophical stones represent a suggestion for a different way of being in the world: with thoughtfulness, consideration, and appreciation of beauty. The unique, humorous and important story has been crafted by Denmark’s most original picture book artist, who has e.g. received the major illustration’s award from the Ministry of Culture.
Themes: Appreciation of the beauty of the world, taking care of our surroundings
Publication date: 28.10. 2026
Caring for someone or something isn’t always easy. When it comes to emotional relationships, and even more so those between children and parents/ educators, the mind fills with questions. What’s on my mind? Am I a good mother, a good father, a good educator? Am I doing enough? Too much? Am I doing it wrong?
Taking care is an illustrated essay dedicated to parents and educators in every context. A dialogue between an illustrator and a psychoanalyst, in which questions, answers, and illustrations intertwine in a reflection on the responsibilities of caring and education.
Author & Illustator:
Carla Weber (author)
Carla Weber is a psychoanalyst and author whose work focuses on emotional development, care, and the relational foundations of human experience. Drawing on her clinical background, she explores the complexities of parenting, education, and intersubjectivity, translating psychoanalytic concepts into accessible reflections for a wider audience. Her writing brings together psychological insight and everyday experience, offering thoughtful perspectives on growth, responsibility, and the dynamics of care.
Valentina Gottardi (illustrator)
Valentina graduated in Architecture and Visual Arts. Since childhood she has cultivated his two great passions: nature and drawing. Over the years she experimented with different artistic techniques, creating her own style made of ballpoint pen, acrylics and tablets. At Cocai Books she deals with the conception and management of all projects, artistic direction and illustration.
Publication: April 2026
The voice of the island that cradled millions of dreams. An evocative first-person narrative where Ellis Island itself speaks, telling the story of the twelve million souls who crossed its threshold in search of a new life. A universal tale of identity, memory, and the courage to begin again.
Ellis Island is not just a place of stone and cement; it is a witness to history. From the late 19th to the mid-20th century, it was the “Old Auntie” through whom everyone had to pass, the gateway to hope, the filter of fear, and the first embrace of a new world.
In this lyrical and deeply moving picture book, the island itself takes the stage to remember: the families in line, the chalk marks on coats, the tangled languages, and the threads of wool left behind by those who stayed. Through Sara Belancini’s poetic prose and Aneta Lukianska’s hauntingly beautiful illustrations, we see the faces of those who dared to dream.
Now a Museum of Immigration, the island’s voice may seem silent, but for those who listen, its story resonates more powerfully than ever in our modern world.
⭐ Selected for dPictus 100 Outstanding Picturebooks 2026
Key Selling Points:
– Strong civic value: a powerful tool for schools and libraries to discuss migration, roots, and empathy, connecting 20th-century history to contemporary global issues.
– A unique point of view: by giving a voice to the island itself, the story achieves a solemn, compassionate, and “monumental” tone that transcends individual anecdotes.
– An excellent educational resource: rich in authentic details, like the medical chalk marks and the specific atmosphere of the processing halls.
– Bologna Illustrator’s Exibition 2026: illustrated by Aneta Lukianska, shortlisted for the Bologna Children’s Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition 2026.
– Universal appeal: a book that speaks to anyone with a family history linked to the journey towards a better future.
Author & Illustator:
Sara Belancini (author)
Sara Belancini works as an editor, proofreader, and graphic designer. Her writing is known for its poetic sensitivity and ability to tackle complex historical themes with grace.
Aneta Lukianska (Illustrator)
Aneta Lukianska is an award-winning Polish-born illustrator based in the UK. With a background as a mental health doctor and a Master’s in Illustration from Falmouth University, she brings a deep psychological layer to her work. Her unique blend of digital and analog techniques earned her a prestigious spot in the Bologna Children’s Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition 2026.
Publication: April 2026
The Song of All Things
Life is for being born into the world
For hugs and for growing, for truths unfurled:
This Earth, just a dot in the vast blue sky
Has no twin at all: it’s our garden, our why.
An invitation to observe, give thanks for, and protect the Earth, reminding us that we are all part of it.
A simple, rhythmic song of gratitude to the world, seen through the clear eyes of childhood. Structured in twelve stages, the book celebrates the sun, moon, fire, sea, sky, rivers, trees, meadows, earth, animals, peace, and life. Emanuela Bussolati’s poetic text uses a recurring, nursery-rhyme cadence that allows even the youngest readers to anticipate the imagery, while Lucia Scuderi’s lush illustrations create a world of details where children can lose themselves in the beauty of nature.
Key Selling Points:
– Iconic authors: A collaboration between two pillars of Italian children’s literature, both multi-award winners.
– Visual grandeur: Intricate and vibrant illustrations that showcase biodiversity and changing landscapes with high artistic value.
– Celebration of Creation: A secular yet spiritual hymn to the Earth, aligning with global trends on gratitude and environmental awareness.
– Franciscan anniversary: A universal Canticle of Creatures, suited for educational contexts, particularly prominent in 2026 for the Franciscan anniversary.
Author & Illustator:
Emanuela Bussolati (author)
Architect and master storyteller, she has won the Premio Andersen multiple times. She is renowned for her ability to create books that respect the child’s natural pace and curiosity.
Lucia Scuderi (illustrator)
An acclaimed illustrator and painter based in Sicily, at the foot of Mount Etna. Her work is published by leading Italian publishers and has gained international recognition for its vibrant connection to nature. In 2013, she received the Andersen Prize for Best Illustrator.
Publication: April 2026
One summer day, two children watch a pair of herons take flight.
“Look, he’s doing it again!” whispers Nino.
“Incredible!” breathes Marie. “He’s so funny!”
One summer day, when the sun beats down on doors and heads alike, Marie and Nino hurry off to observe the heron. For several days now, its behavior has been intriguing.
Climate disruption?
A sensory disturbance?
A whimsical mood?
Taking Flight tells the story of the summer sun, holidays spent observing nature, and above all, the birth of an idyll — that of a heron and a heroness, but perhaps something more as well…
The gentleness of Morgane Bellec’s illustrations delicately echoes the subtle writing of Sophie Casteldaccia.
Publication date: May 13, 2026
Author & Illustrator
Sophie Casteldaccia is an author based in Montpellier. Taking Flight is her first book.
Morgane Bellec is an illustrator from Brittany.
Bibliography: Shimmering Days (le diplodocus, 2025), À dos de loup (Voce Verso, 2021)
A poetic and unconventional encyclopedia of the tiny world bustling beneath our feet.
Through rhythmic rhymes and vibrant collage art, Gek Tessaro invites children to slow down and discover the vital life of the meadow: from ants and bees to the often-ignored mosquito.
But this book goes far beyond simple nature observation. Speaking in the first person, these “little critters” offer a profound metaphorical reflection on peaceful coexistence and the challenge of being small in a world of giants. By comparing perspectives (where a child’s light breath feels like a storm to a ladybug) Tessaro encourages young readers to look past the surface and practice empathy.
Between blades of grass and hidden ponds, the author introduces a microscopic world fundamental to our planet’s survival. An original anthem to ecology and a gentle lesson on how different species, big and small, can share the same “moving stage” in a fair and balanced world. A powerful invitation to respect every living being, written from the perfect height to see the wonders adults often miss.
Digital rights sold to: French, English, Danish Language (Piboco)
Book rights sold to: Simplified Chinese (expired), Spanish/Colombia
Key Selling Points:
– Philosophical semplicity: Complex themes (freedom, identity, nature) translated into poetic and humouristic storytelling.
– Universa nature theme: Insects and meadows are a worldwide subject in early childhood education.
– Perfect for read-aloud: Features syncopated, musical rhymes ideal for shared reading.
– Striking visuals: Bold collage art using vibrant textures and colors.
– Handmade appeal: In a world of digital illustration, Tessaro’s tactile, messy, and brilliant textures stand out on any bookshelf, offering a great sensory experience.
Author & Illustator:
Gek Tessaro is a multi-award-winning Italian author and illustrator, renowned for his unique ability to blend poetic storytelling with profound philosophical and social reflection. His work is characterized by a distinctive, rhythmic rhymes that serve as the heartbeat of his narratives, making his voice unmistakable in the landscape of children’s literature.
Tessaro’s poetics move between two complementary poles. On one hand, he offers a celebration of “deep ecology,” inviting readers to rediscover the vibrant world hidden beneath their feet. On the other, his work carries a bold, almost anarchic streak, using poetry to dismantle the absurdity of war and the narrow-mindedness of the adult world. Through a delicate yet piercing irony, he champions individual freedom and the courage to remain “outside the box.”
Central to Tessaro’s vision is the shift in perspective. Whether he is giving a voice to a tiny insect or questioning the logic of power, he always speaks from “half a meter tall” – the perfect height to bridge the gap between the small and the great. This stance allows him to teach empathy and resistance simultaneously: a child’s breath can be a storm for a ladybug, just as a child’s imagination can be the ultimate defense against the grey rigidity of adulthood.
His books – often transformed into immersive live projection theater performances – transform beetles, dreamers, and rebels into protagonists of a grand, moving stage. A recipient of the prestigious Andersen Prize and twice selected for the White Ravens catalogue, Gek Tessaro continues to prove that telling stories in rhyme is not just an aesthetic choice, but a powerful act of freedom.
Publication: January 2026
Lift-the-flap books where nothing is as it seems: open the flapand watchthe images transform! Sturdy, witty, and perfectly designed for curious small hands!
Key Selling Points:
– Stilish and fun: catchy texts paired with sophisticated, modern artwork.
–Toddler-friendly: large, vibrant illustrations perfectly suited for toddlers.
– Built to last: robust 26 x 15 board books with sturdy flaps for small hands.
Rights sold: Simplified Chinese, German, Spanish languages
Author & Illustator:
Agnese Baruzzi (Illustrator & Paper Engineer)
Graduated in Graphic Design from ISIA Urbino (2004), Agnese is an leading international creator of novelty books. Since 2001, she has published over 100 titles worldwide (UK, USA, Japan, France, South Korea, etc.). She is widely recognized for her ability to combine sophisticated paper engineering and interactive design with a clean, modern aesthetic, specifically tailored for early childhood development.
ALL THE TITLES IN THE SERIES:
1) Tool Transformer
2) Nature Transformer
3) Thing Transformer
4) Motor Transformer
5) Music Transformer
6) Food Transformer
7) Game Transformer
8) Sleep Transformer
9) Clothes Transformer
10) Monster Transformer
11) Body Transformer
12) Number Transformer
13) Christmas Transformer
Lift-the-flap books where nothing is as it seems: open the flapand watchthe images transform! Sturdy, witty, and perfectly designed for curious small hands!
Key Selling Points:
– Stilish and fun: catchy texts paired with sophisticated, modern artwork.
–Toddler-friendly: large, vibrant illustrations perfectly suited for toddlers.
– Built to last: robust 26 x 15 board books with sturdy flaps for small hands.
Rights sold: Simplified Chinese, German, Spanish languages
Author & Illustator:
Agnese Baruzzi (Illustrator & Paper Engineer)
Graduated in Graphic Design from ISIA Urbino (2004), Agnese is an leading international creator of novelty books. Since 2001, she has published over 100 titles worldwide (UK, USA, Japan, France, South Korea, etc.). She is widely recognized for her ability to combine sophisticated paper engineering and interactive design with a clean, modern aesthetic, specifically tailored for early childhood development.
ALL THE TITLES IN THE SERIES:
1) Tool Transformer
2) Nature Transformer
3) Thing Transformer
4) Motor Transformer
5) Music Transformer
6) Food Transformer
7) Game Transformer
8) Sleep Transformer
9) Clothes Transformer
10) Monster Transformer
11) Body Transformer
12) Number Transformer
13) Christmas Transformer
Lift-the-flap books where nothing is as it seems: open the flapand watchthe images transform! Sturdy, witty, and perfectly designed for curious small hands!
Key Selling Points:
– Stilish and fun: catchy texts paired with sophisticated, modern artwork.
–Toddler-friendly: large, vibrant illustrations perfectly suited for toddlers.
– Built to last: robust 26 x 15 board books with sturdy flaps for small hands.
Rights sold: Simplified Chinese, German, Spanish languages
Author & Illustator:
Agnese Baruzzi (Illustrator & Paper Engineer)
Graduated in Graphic Design from ISIA Urbino (2004), Agnese is an leading international creator of novelty books. Since 2001, she has published over 100 titles worldwide (UK, USA, Japan, France, South Korea, etc.). She is widely recognized for her ability to combine sophisticated paper engineering and interactive design with a clean, modern aesthetic, specifically tailored for early childhood development.
ALL THE TITLES IN THE SERIES:
1) Tool Transformer
2) Nature Transformer
3) Thing Transformer
4) Motor Transformer
5) Music Transformer
6) Food Transformer
7) Game Transformer
8) Sleep Transformer
9) Clothes Transformer
10) Monster Transformer
11) Body Transformer
12) Number Transformer
13) Christmas Transformer
Lift-the-flap books where nothing is as it seems: open the flapand watchthe images transform! Sturdy, witty, and perfectly designed for curious small hands!
Key Selling Points:
– Stilish and fun: catchy texts paired with sophisticated, modern artwork.
–Toddler-friendly: large, vibrant illustrations perfectly suited for toddlers.
– Built to last: robust 26 x 15 board books with sturdy flaps for small hands.
Rights sold: Simplified Chinese, German, Spanish languages
Author & Illustator:
Agnese Baruzzi (Illustrator & Paper Engineer)
Graduated in Graphic Design from ISIA Urbino (2004), Agnese is an leading international creator of novelty books. Since 2001, she has published over 100 titles worldwide (UK, USA, Japan, France, South Korea, etc.). She is widely recognized for her ability to combine sophisticated paper engineering and interactive design with a clean, modern aesthetic, specifically tailored for early childhood development.
ALL THE TITLES IN THE SERIES:
1) Tool Transformer
2) Nature Transformer
3) Thing Transformer
4) Motor Transformer
5) Music Transformer
6) Food Transformer
7) Game Transformer
8) Sleep Transformer
9) Clothes Transformer
10) Monster Transformer
11) Body Transformer
12) Number Transformer
13) Christmas Transformer
Lift-the-flap books where nothing is as it seems: open the flapand watchthe images transform! Sturdy, witty, and perfectly designed for curious small hands!
Key Selling Points:
– Stilish and fun: catchy texts paired with sophisticated, modern artwork.
–Toddler-friendly: large, vibrant illustrations perfectly suited for toddlers.
– Built to last: robust 26 x 15 board books with sturdy flaps for small hands.
Rights sold: Simplified Chinese, German, Spanish languages
Author & Illustator:
Agnese Baruzzi (Illustrator & Paper Engineer)
Graduated in Graphic Design from ISIA Urbino (2004), Agnese is an leading international creator of novelty books. Since 2001, she has published over 100 titles worldwide (UK, USA, Japan, France, South Korea, etc.). She is widely recognized for her ability to combine sophisticated paper engineering and interactive design with a clean, modern aesthetic, specifically tailored for early childhood development.
ALL THE TITLES IN THE SERIES:
1) Tool Transformer
2) Nature Transformer
3) Thing Transformer
4) Motor Transformer
5) Music Transformer
6) Food Transformer
7) Game Transformer
8) Sleep Transformer
9) Clothes Transformer
10) Monster Transformer
11) Body Transformer
12) Number Transformer
13) Christmas Transformer
Lift-the-flap books where nothing is as it seems: open the flapand watchthe images transform! Sturdy, witty, and perfectly designed for curious small hands!
Key Selling Points:
– Stilish and fun: catchy texts paired with sophisticated, modern artwork.
–Toddler-friendly: large, vibrant illustrations perfectly suited for toddlers.
– Built to last: robust 26 x 15 board books with sturdy flaps for small hands.
Rights sold: Simplified Chinese, German, Spanish languages
Author & Illustator:
Agnese Baruzzi (Illustrator & Paper Engineer)
Graduated in Graphic Design from ISIA Urbino (2004), Agnese is an leading international creator of novelty books. Since 2001, she has published over 100 titles worldwide (UK, USA, Japan, France, South Korea, etc.). She is widely recognized for her ability to combine sophisticated paper engineering and interactive design with a clean, modern aesthetic, specifically tailored for early childhood development.
ALL THE TITLES IN THE SERIES:
1) Tool Transformer
2) Nature Transformer
3) Thing Transformer
4) Motor Transformer
5) Music Transformer
6) Food Transformer
7) Game Transformer
8) Sleep Transformer
9) Clothes Transformer
10) Monster Transformer
11) Body Transformer
12) Number Transformer
13) Christmas Transformer
Lift-the-flap books where nothing is as it seems: open the flapand watchthe images transform! Sturdy, witty, and perfectly designed for curious small hands!
Key Selling Points:
– Stilish and fun: catchy texts paired with sophisticated, modern artwork.
–Toddler-friendly: large, vibrant illustrations perfectly suited for toddlers.
– Built to last: robust 26 x 15 board books with sturdy flaps for small hands.
Rights sold: Simplified Chinese, German, Spanish languages
Author & Illustator:
Agnese Baruzzi (Illustrator & Paper Engineer)
Graduated in Graphic Design from ISIA Urbino (2004), Agnese is an leading international creator of novelty books. Since 2001, she has published over 100 titles worldwide (UK, USA, Japan, France, South Korea, etc.). She is widely recognized for her ability to combine sophisticated paper engineering and interactive design with a clean, modern aesthetic, specifically tailored for early childhood development.
ALL THE TITLES IN THE SERIES:
1) Tool Transformer
2) Nature Transformer
3) Thing Transformer
4) Motor Transformer
5) Music Transformer
6) Food Transformer
7) Game Transformer
8) Sleep Transformer
9) Clothes Transformer
10) Monster Transformer
11) Body Transformer
12) Number Transformer
13) Christmas Transformer
Lift the flap and… Christmas transforms! A playful and surprising board book where simple holiday shapes hide unexpected characters. From Christmas baubles that turn into a snowman to a shooting star that reveals a busy elf, this interactive novelty book turns the holiday countdown into a magical game of discovery.
As part of the cleverly designed “Transform’em” series, Christmas Transformer is an interactive board book created to engage toddlers through visual magic and rhythmic play. Each page presents a familiar holiday element that, with the simple lift of a sturdy flap, morphs into something entirely different: a gift box becomes a reindeer, decorations transform into festive friends, and the journey continues all the way to a final surprise encounter with the “Befana” (the traditional Italian holiday witch). Agnese Baruzzi’s signature minimalist style uses bold colors and geometric shapes to stimulate visual recognition, while the playful rhyming text invites children to guess what’s hiding behind each flap, making it the perfect family read-aloud for the festive season.
Rights sold: Simplified Chinese, German, Spanish languages
Key Selling Points:
– Fun texts combined with intriguiing and stylish pictures
– Large colorful illustrations ideal for toddlers
– Perfect lift-the-flap books to join in bedtime fun
– A robust board book (26 x 15 cm) with large flaps, specifically designed to withstand the enthusiastic handling of small hands.
Author & Illustator:
Agnese Baruzzi (Illustrator & Paper Engineer)
Graduated in Graphic Design from ISIA Urbino (2004), Agnese is an leading international creator of novelty books. Since 2001, she has published over 100 titles worldwide (UK, USA, Japan, France, South Korea, etc.). She is widely recognized for her ability to combine sophisticated paper engineering and interactive design with a clean, modern aesthetic, specifically tailored for early childhood development.
Publication: November 2025
ALL THE TITLES IN THE SERIES:
1) Tool Transformer
2) Nature Transformer
3) Thing Transformer
4) Motor Transformer
5) Music Transformer
6) Food Transformer
7) Game Transformer
8) Sleep Transformer
9) Clothes Transformer
10) Monster Transformer
11) Body Transformer
12) Number Transformer
13) Christmas Transformer
A graphic game of hide-and-seek that challenges toddlers to recognize the wild world one detail at a time through an interactive board book with a sliding-card mechanism!
Black and white stripes, green scales, or a fluffy tail… who is hiding behind the hole? This volume focuses on animal recognition through iconic details. It’s a classic game of “peek-a-boo” in book form, where the graphic synthesis of Agnese Baruzzi transforms a simple shape into a magnificent creature.
Key Selling Points:
– Visual Logic : trains toddlers to identify animals by their most distinctive features.
– Interactive Pace: the rhythmic “question and answer” structure is perfect for keeping 1-3 year olds engaged.
– Early Science: beyond the laughs, it teaches animal biology and recognition through observation.
– The “Taboo” Factor: poop is a universally funny and engaging topic for toddlers, ensuring high interest and laughter.
Author & Illustator:
Agnese Baruzzi (Illustrator & Paper Engineer)
Graduated in Graphic Design from ISIA Urbino (2004), Agnese is an leading international creator of novelty books. Since 2001, she has published over 100 titles worldwide (UK, USA, Japan, France, South Korea, etc.). She is widely recognized for her ability to combine sophisticated paper engineering and interactive design with a clean, modern aesthetic, specifically tailored for early childhood development.
Publication: July 2025