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Once upon a time there was a little girl...
Topipittori is a small Italian publishing company, created in 2004 by Giovanna Zoboli and Paolo Canton, whose self-proclaimed aim is 'to produce picture books which can contribute to the intellectualContinue Reading -
New reading habits for a New Year
A new year with a new beginning and lots of new plans, including plans for reading of course!Continue Reading -
Moon Landing 50: “One small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind”
The moon has sparked our imagination since the beginning of time, inspiring poets, philosophers, scientists, explorers and engineers to meditate on and study it in detail.Continue Reading -
Moon Landing 50: Moony goes on holiday
2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing. In a previous post we have collected resources for you to learn more about the Moon landing and lots of stories to inspire CLIL and culturalContinue Reading -
Meet three illustrators: Andrea Alemanno, Mario Onnis and Michele Rocchetti
Three illustrators, three distinctive visual styles and three different ways of looking at the world.Continue Reading -
Meet the illustrator: Simone Manfrini
How do you illustrate a famous classic? What are the first steps you take in this exciting process?Continue Reading -
Meet the illustrator: Sara Menetti
What is it like to illustrate classic literature? How does an artist approach famous novels like Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility?Continue Reading -
Meet the illustrator: Manuela Scarfò
What is it like to bring a character to life? How do you start working on a picture book for children? What inspires an illustrator?Continue Reading -
Meet the illustrator: making children's books with Maria Sole Macchia
What is it like to make illustrations for children? Maria Sole Macchia is a visual artist who specializes in creating picture books for young children.Continue Reading -
Meet the Illustrator: Estella Guerrera
"I am a developmental psychologist, and I have worked for over ten years in the psycho-educational and social field, and am involved in the management, planning and coordination of services and initiaContinue Reading -
Meet the illustrator: Cristiano Lissoni
When you look at readers illustrated by Cristiano Lissoni, you find yourself in an exciting, colourful world full of adventure.Continue Reading -
Meet the illustrator: Catty Flores
What is it like to illustrate fairy tales, children's stories and classics? We chatted with Catty Flores, illustrator of much-loved children's books and readers.Continue Reading