Madi’s journey

A sweet story about the importance of giving, with delicate and detailed illustrations. A visual feast for the imagination.

Madì is a little blue bird who lives in a forest where flowers of every shape and colour grow wonderfully. He waters them every day and, at night, he dreams only of flowers. But one night, three creatures, attracted by the scent of the flowers, arrive in the forest.

They have never seen a flower before. What a beauty! How wonderful it would be if flowers could sprout and grow on their island, too! Will Madì help them make their dream come true? Of course he will! And in return, he receives a key and a shell that sounds like the ocean. Madì has never seen the Ocean. Maybe he can embark on a journey to the island where the three creatures live… and even learn to swim! A homage to the power of friendship and the rewards of helping others, captured in enchanting prose and magnificent, colourful artwork.

Key Selling Points:

– A gentle tale about sharing and hospitality. It shows how meeting “the other” enriches our lives and helps us overcome our personal boundaries.
– The balanced mix of daily routine and adventure makes it an ideal read-aloud book for children aged 3–6, fostering emotional growth and curiosity.
– A cloth-bound cover and tactile illustrations by Luzzati Prize-winner Anna Curti make this a stunning collector’s item.

Author & Illustator:

Sara Marconi

A children’s author, editor, and translator, Sara Marconi holds a degree in the History of the Italian Language. After starting her career in Milan and launching an art project in Tuscany, she is now based in Turin. She is widely recognised for her novels and her ability to breathe new life to classic retellings for young readers.

Anna Curti

Anna Curti studied at the Albertina Academy of Fine Arts and the Faculty of Architecture. Her refined background in graphic design led her to the world of publishing, where she has been a leading figure for over thirty years. As both an author and illustrator, she has collaborated with major international publishers, including Mondadori, Einaudi, Salani, Gakken (Tokyo), and Lapis.

Her poetic style is defined by a soft touch and a gentle line. She excels at telling stories of encounters and friendships that may seem impossible at first, but – much like the flowers she loves to draw – always find a way to bloom.