New Releases by Sara Fanelli

Sara Fanelli''s activity book asks young readers to help the onion break free by answering thought-provoking questions and completing the activities within, finally pressing a three-dimensional character right out of the pages. The book encourages young children to be imaginative and think about complex issues in unexpected ways.

Je porte le joli nom de Mlle Oignon mais j''ai une ennemie qui me hante jour et nuit : la bouillonnante friture et sa brûlante torture. Tomber dans ce bain, quel terrible destin car tout secours est vain... Mais mon petit doigt me dit qu''un oignon qui doute et réfléchit évite presque à coup sûr la maudite friture...

To be a real boy, that is the heart''s desire of Pinocchio, a little wooden puppet carved by the old carpenter Geppetto out of a special piece of wood. But the wooden puppet is naughty, mischievous and bold, and has many adventures and faces many challenges before he can become a good little boy.

Award-winning artist and illustrator Sara Fanelli''s inspiration lies not only in the visual arts but also in literature and the theatre. "Sometimes I Think, Sometimes I Am" is a remarkable creation, in which Fanelli takes the quotations and aphorisms that inspire her work. This book contains five ''chapters'' that make up this unique work.

This is the official catalogue of the 2006 Bologna Illustrators Exhibition showcasing recent work by some of the finest and newest illustrators of children''s literature from around the world. The pictures were chosen for their originality, their artistic and technical merit and their appeal to children. Along with the artwork, the catalogue includes essential biographical information about the artists represented, making this an ideal reference for all who delight in contemporary children''s book illustration. Again this year, a huge number of illustrators entered the Illustrators Exhibition organised by the Bologna Children''s Book Fair : the panel of judges selected 92 artists out of 2544 participants from all over the world. This annual features a cover by Alireza Goldouzian, an outstanding Iranian Illustrator, who won the Grand Prix 2005 at BIB - Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava.

A young butterfly, just out of her chrysalis, tries to fly. Unable to do so on his own, he seeks help from experts around the world.

This pack comes in a postcard-sized box, and contains a mini illustrated storybook retelling Pinocchio; three sets of six postcards that can be arranged to illustrate different scenes from the story; and a set of stamp sickers, all with a different design.

Meet the living, fire-breathing mythical creatures of Greek legned. One-hundred-eyed Argus; one-eyed Cyclopes; nine-headed Hydra; Cerberus, the three-headed watchdog; Medusa the Gorgon; Minotaur, half-man, half-bull; Sirens, half-woman, half-vulture; Sphinx, half-woman, half-winged lion; Centaurs, half-man, half-horse; Harpies, greedy women with bird''s heads; sea-monster Scylla; fire-breathing Chimaera; Echidna and her monstrous children... meet the mythological monsters of Ancient Greece in this fabulous, fantastical, quirky and informative introduction by talented picture book maker, Sara Fanelli.

Butterfly bursts out of her chrysalis and wants to get closer to the blue sky above. But she has no idea how to launch herself and appeals to flight experts all over the world for help. A sophisticated picture book. Suggested level: primary.

Peek between these droll pages for the hand-lettered story of one very strange day in the life . . . of just about everyone and everything in sight. This unusual title is an oddball assortment of diary writers who tell all in a quirky, colorful picture-book collage with a touch of attitude.

Album - journal intime.

Zeno, Bubu and Bird are having bizarre and puzzling dreams. Someone, somewhere is calling for help. What can it all mean?

Zeno, Boubou et Oiseau font des rêves bizarres. Quelqu''un, quelque part, appelle au secours. Mais qu''est-ce que cela veut dire ?

Presents illustrations of dogs which can be interpreted in different ways according to the viewers visual perception. Includes bone-shaped bookmark. Suggested level: primary.

Wolf wanders into the city in search of new friends, but almost everyone he meets is frightened of his looks.

Wolf wanders into the city in search of new friends, but almost everyone he meets is frightened of his looks.

Children can follow along in the illustrated storybooks as they are read aloud and use the decorative stamps on the picture cards. The picture cards can be put together to form scenes from the traditional stories, or they can be used separately as the bases for creating whole new stories. Inlcudes full-color book, picture cards and stamps.