Follow the Star

A poetic photographic series where award-winning authors turn the world into a treasure hunt, showing toddlers that beauty and geometry are hidden in plain sight. A sophisticated yet perfectly accessible tool for early childhood development.

From city sidewalks to the heart of a fruit: a luminous journey to find the stars that live among us every day. Where do stars hide when the sun comes up? They are not just in the sky; they are scattered across the sidewalk, hidden in the pulp of a fruit, or glowing in the shape of a flower. In this photographic book, children are invited to follow a trail of light. Among four detailed photographs, only one hides the “guiding star”. A book that turns an ordinary walk into an original and engaging treasure hunt!

Key Selling Points:

– Visual education: children will enjoyin recognizing complex shapes in nature and urban environments.
– Lirical guidance: the rhymes act as clues, bridging the gap between verbal literacy and visual recognition.
– A new perspective: in today’s fast-paced, performance-driven society, it encourages a “slow looking” approach to the world.

Author & Photographer

Chiara Carminati is one of Italy’s most celebrated children’s authors and poets. Her work is characterized by a deep musicality and a unique ability to weave poetry into the everyday lives of children.

Massimiliano Tappari (photographer)
Photographer, writer, and visual storyteller. His work is focused on the “extraordinary in the ordinary”, inviting children and adults alike to look at daily life with fresh eyes. His minimalist and poetic photographic style is internationally recognized for its clarity and wit.

Publication: October 2025