Peter and the Wolf

Written in 1936, Sergei Prokofiev’s symphonic fairy tale for narrator and orchestra has enchanted generations of children.

A reinterpretation of Prokofiev’s captivating classic, full of twists, turns, and exciting rhythms. The characters are masterfully brought to life before the reader’s eyes, with the book offering up a concert of voices and sounds faithful to the original. The author highlights the harmony of childhood with the natural world, and its authentic rejection of war and cruelty.

“Do you understand?
Do you not at all?
Why do you shoot?
It’s really quite appall!
No need for another fight,
The wolf is on the ground tonight.
Now he’s tied,
But soon we’ll set him free,
After we bring him
To a forest far as can be.”

Rights sold to: Hong Kong, Macao, and in Spanish and Catalan

Key Selling Points:

– A Classic Children’s Story
A story originally conceived to teach musical instruments comes alive with rhythm and sound.
–  Courage & Empathy
Peter’s bravery and care for the wolf highlight compassion and nonviolence.
–  Nature & Childhood
Animals and the natural world are celebrated, reinforcing a pacifist, anti-cruelty message.

Author & Illustrator

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.