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Our planet breathes, just like a living being, and yet its breathing is remarkably laboured and under stress, something that many of us can relate to as we live our busy lives. More and more often the need to reconnect with nature and create a harmonious link to our environment requires a conscious effort - however small. This motivational volume offers stunning photographs of nature and the Earth, complemented by inspirational quotes for each day of the year. A simple yet meaningful action towards personal wellbeing, reflection, and balance for ourselves and our environment.

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Our journey on this earth is one of undeniable interconnectedness between human beings and other animals. This book illustrates the spiritual qualities of the many animals considered magical according to traditions and folklore. Magnificent creatures with qualities that humans possess, if they only listen inward. Everyone has innate powers and inspiring characteristics they can learn to intuit and evoke. There is much knowledge that can be gained from understanding the species who share this incredible planet with us. Thanks to this book we can take a step in the right direction through detailed texts, boxes of in-depth analysis, anecdotes, legends, and splendidly evocative illustrations.

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All living beings have energy and all energy is connected. As such, understandably, our ability to be the cause of that energy – to expel what is unsettling and radiate what is pleasant – is undoubtably related to our wellbeing. Terms like “aura,” “subtle bodies,” and “chakras” are useful to enable an understanding of our psychophysical health, how we connect with the external environment, and what we can do about it. With that, this engaging and life-changing book provides theoretical information and practical approaches to both changing the way we feel, as well as, the energy that most immediately surrounds us, and which connects us to the “universal energy field.”

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Social networks are a breeding ground for fake news – and enough scientific research has observed how online content can shape children’s opinions and thoughts. This timely book provides young digital users with the tools they need to distinguish fact from fiction and editorial commentary from news. An indispensable resource for parents and teachers on the unignorable topic of misinformation and marketing. Photographs, illustrations, activities, and quizzes engage and teach the reader how to consume information critically. Ages 8 +

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365 riddles and quiz questions touching upon science, math, history, astronomy, and nature. There are true/false statements, others with answers hidden by secret codes, as well as those structured as real experiments easy to repeat at home! Use these prompts to learn and play with your chiId, or, to prompt independent learning by doing! Ages 8 +

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Curiosity is a natural quality for children, which is enhanced when travelling. These little guides are intended just for them, with itineraries around big cities like Rome to explore the most iconic places (starting from their rooms). The books feature also little games and activities to be ready for real-life explorations! The big cities won’t have secrets anymore. Ages 6 +

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Rock is not just a genre of music. It is a way of being; an attitude. It was a movement that swept and sweeps stages around the world from the 1950s until present day. The universe of rock is a star-studded one; filled with artists and songs that have changed the world with their innovation, their ideas, their thoughts and their style. Almost 70 years since the birth of rock, this book honours the legends that gave it sound, as well as all of us who loved and go on living it.

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I want to live, not be a witness of my life. Beautiful. Cultured. Refined. Enviable. Admirable. Adored. Journalist. Philanthropist. Publisher. Jackie Kennedy was many things – amongst them, she was and remains the most iconic First Lady the United States has ever seen. Discreet and seductive, she lived a destiny of fortune, success and mourning. This biographical photobook commemorates her intelligence and her style 30 years after her passing. Learn about the woman captivating enough to win the respect of the powerful and the love of the people. Learn about the Jackie before and after her years as “Queen of America” and be captivated by a story of aspirations, devastations and rebirth. An intense and in-depth portrait of a women who enchanted the world.

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In this book, psychotherapist Chiara Piroddi provides simple and stimulating activities helping kids to explore and learn the names and feelings of emotions. The book begins with a pedological explanation of the content for teachers and parents; and ends with suggestions for additional Montessorian activities to experience the world beyond its pages. Ages: 6 plus

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"I'm bored! What should I do?" Are you facing children during a long trip? These Boredom Buster Activity Books offer fun quizzes, colouring pages, riddles, labyrinths, spot-the-differences, search-and-finds and more: activities for all tastes! Three chapters also offer an increasing level of difficulty for each activity, ensuring children are engaged at their level and then continue feeling challenged and stimulated by their favourite activities. Ages: 5 plus

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An engaging Panda's Adventures travel journal. Get started by identifying the type of trip you'll be taking, where you'll be staying, who's coming, and for how long. Explore and record new foods, sights, and sounds on dedicated pages for each, as well as space to record priceless memories and scrapbook special mementos. Keep track of the days and their adventures in this imaginative, charming, and exciting travel companion. For parents and teachers, this journal offers an opportunity to involve children in planning and exploring, while getting in touch with their point-of-view and feelings. Ages: 8 plus

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Bye Bye Diaper and Bye Bye Pacifier are two board books designed to support children during two difficult early childhood transitions: leaving the diaper and the pacifier. The main character is a bunny most children can relate to – unfamiliar with the potty and unwilling to part with his pacifier. Bunny acknowledges his fears and begins a journey that leaves him feeling empowered and excited by these life transitions. In addition to a relatable protagonist and narrative, these board books are physically designed to engage children with a unique slider on each page – discovery of the novelty will offer an unexpected surprise at each turn! Ages: 0 to 3

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Baby on Board is both a day-by-day diary and a pregnancy guide, rich with practical information, advice, stories, and space to keep track of everything and feel supported, from conception to delivery. Pregnancy journals are not only a way to track the passing of time, but also the opportunity to create a personalised souvenir, immortalising a life-changing 9-month journey. Baby on Board features quirky, but accurate, humour, engaging graphics, and spaces for self-reflection. It offers: A full page for each week of pregnancy A double page at the end of each month, for recording & tracking prenatal milestones-from maternal weight gain to fetal growth Tips on attitude, exercise, behaviour, and nutrition 24 in-depth boxes on important issues and misconceptions about pregnancy Charming & humorous illustrations with questions and space for personal reflection.

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A series of board books intended to develop the visual skills of newborn babies. The shapes in these books are easy to recognise, thanks to the high contrast of the images in black, white, and red, the first three colours babies can perceive. Opposites includes images representing opposing concepts like small and large, empty and full, hot and cold, and open and closed. Ages: 0 to 12 months

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What inspired the work and works of geniuses like Leonardo, Einstein, Frida and Curie? These books aim to explain it to the little ones, presenting some of the greatest characters of the past in a funny and light-hearted way, to which children can easily relate. The great characters become the most powerful kind of inspiration, to push the little readers to dream a little bigger. Ages: 4 plus

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Following the Montessorian studies based on the observation of real nature, the box contains 40 cards for a total of 20 pairs of animals, divided between parents and puppies of the same species. The activities of the memory game allow to train executive functions of the child concurring in carrying out the tasks of everyday life: Memorising, Recognising, Classifying, Categorising, Associating, Sorting by logic. In this box, the ability developed is Thinking: through a simple game like memory, cognitive development is supported, from perception to attention to visual-spatial memory. Ages: 3 to 5

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The topics chosen for this book are inspired by the studies of Alan J. Bishop, so there are six universal activities that characterise mathematics: Counting, Locating, Measuring, Designing, Playing & Explaining. The ability developed in this activity book is Reasoning: curiosity about the surrounding world is stimulated, the most complex mental categories are broadened (cause and effect relationship), problem solving, first arithmetic skills, logic, space and time skills, planning and coding are practiced. Ages: 7 to 9

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The A World to Preserve series brings together breathtaking landscapes, inspiring quotes, and infographics about environmental issues that will take readers on a journey through the depths of the sea. "For most of history, man has had to fight nature to survive; in this century he is beginning to realise that, in order to survive, he must protect it." - Jacques-Yves Cousteau The mesmerising pictures in The Sea combine with powerful quotes about the importance of protecting the world around us. Each chapter begins with an infographic depicting the issues faced by these large bodies of water. The images in this book, from the icy waters of the two poles to the coral reefs in the tropics, testify to why the seas need to be preserved for us and for future generations.

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From the highest skyscrapers of the world to the small blue and white houses in Santorini, Greece, the urban landscape of the world is an incredible journey that children can take while leafing through the pages of this wonderfully illustrated book. With more than 40 flaps inside, the little readers will be able not only to discover how many types of houses there are, but also to take a peek at the inside, learning about far away cultures in a domestic dimension. Ages 5 plus

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Meet Martin Luther King, Jr. and discover the story of his life and work in this engagingly illustrated biography - narrated by King himself. A series of illustrated books specifically designed for children in elementary education, narrating the stories of great historical figures who have left their mark on humanity. The little readers will be inspired by Martin Luther King, and the way he made history with his powerful speeches and peaceful protests. The book will help children to explore how Martin went from being a kid with a dream to an outstanding leader who made America a better place for everyone. At the end of each volume, the reader will find a timeline listing the main biographical events and some simple quizzes to further understand and test their knowledge. Ages: 6 plus

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A practical guide to enjoying every day to its fullest and to making every gesture more self-aware. Gratitude is the first book in a series called Daily Rituals, with the intention to change the readers habits for the better and improve the quality of their lives. A book that is a starting point for a path to wellbeing and spiritual growth. The book is divided into the 7 thematic periods of a typical day, which begins with waking up and finishes with falling asleep. For each area, readers will find seven simple rituals taken from the traditions of Buddhism, yoga, oriental and western philosophy and scientific research.

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The ultimate, comprehensive guide to reveal all the secrets about dinosaurs: everything you need to know about these giants of the past is here in your hands. With a very attractive style, these illustrations will let you submerge yourself in the fantastic world of dinosaurs, discovering, after a short introduction, the main categories (carnivores, herbivores, pterosaurs, aquatic dinosaurs...) and for each of them the most representative, the most common and the most curious. The book closes with a deep overview on extinction with causes and a clear timeline. For each beast, there is a short and clear description and an infographic with basic information, where they lived on the Planet, their size and weight and how long ago they lived on the Earth. The must-have title about dinosaurs: the ultimate guide you'll ever need to know everything about these amazing animals. Ages: 9 plus

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In this delightful series dedicated to the little ones, Anna Láng's tender, funny and colourful illustrations give life to new adventures for Lily and her baby dragon, who learns a fundamental lesson in each volume. In these four titles, Lily will teach her little dragon the importance of listening to others, of sharing and playing together, of offering one's help and of knowing how to wait. Through amusing stories and concrete family situations, children will be able to identify with the cute little dragon protagonist, to learn with him the value of gestures and kind words. Ages: 3 plus Also available in the series: How to Teach Your Dragon to Share, ISBN 9788854418127; How to Teach your Dragon to Help, ISBN 9788854418134; How to Teach your Dragon to Wait, ISBN 9788854418158

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Jean De La Fontaine's most beloved classic fables and tales about animals (and humans), enhanced by iconic illustrations, will delight and entertain young readers while teaching valuable lessons. Each board book will cover the most important topics for character development. A precious collection presented in honour of the anniversary of Jean de la Fontaine's birth, which was 400 years in 2021. Ages: 3 plus

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Start each day with a peaceful thought! Throughout the year, this exceptional volume, perfect as a gift book, will lead the reader with quotes, stunning pictures, and evocative settings to deepen their feelings of mindfulness. In addition to the beautiful photos, there are 365 inspirational quotes, one for each day of the year, that will spark inner peace, joy, and harmony.

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A complete box-set for children to compose a puzzle, learn basic counting skills thanks to the big poster with hidden animals to find, and learn fun facts about jungle animals and dinosaurs. All brought together with colourful and clear illustrations. Ages: 4 plus

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The books are designed and created by following the Montessori teaching method, by means of drawings built up with simple, repeated geometrical forms, minimal details and sharp outlines defined by the colours that are most easily identified by small children: black and white. Progressively complex visual features as well as introducing a third, colour, red, which children begin to perceive at the age of three months. The introduction to the third colour, the wide variety of subjects and the encouragement to trace the story paths with their fingers will hold the children's attention well beyond their first few weeks of life and through their entire first year. Four new titles of a best-selling series for newborns. Ages: 0 to 12 months

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A new collection of simple jigsaw books appositely created for pre-school children. The four volumes present for the first time the animals of the farm, wild animals, pets and dinos. While learning the names, children can play with 2 pieces of jigsaws on each page, to recreate the funny face of each animal. Ages: 3 plus

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Food waste can really be reduced in the kitchen: it's important to keep in mind that even the parts of the ingredients we consider 'waste' can sometimes be used, especially if they are edible and filled with nutrients. A book to learn how to save from grocery shopping to transform peels, leaves, crusts and pods into creative and tasty recipes. What is traditionally considered waste, here becomes a tasty recipe! The readers will learn how to use all the parts of the ingredients included in 60 tasty, easy and healthy recipes. A very trendy topic for cookery books: everyone can do their part in reducing waste, especially in the kitchen as it can become a very tasty meal!

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Learning comes best through experience, even better if children can do it at home. With simple and easy-to-find ingredients, yet safe and highly educative, children will unravel the secrets of science through funny and real practice. Two characters will accompany children in this colourful series: the Professor will teach them the scientific explanation and the Little Robot will guide them in the practice. For each experiment there is also a "mess- o-meter" for parents to know how messy the experiment can be! Scientific explanations follow each experiment, to learn what goes on behind the spectacular effects. Disgusting chemistry, refraction of light, magnetism and optical illusions will have no more secrets! Slime, mould, germs, lights, foam... every child will feel the urge to start experimenting and...learning science! Ages: 8 plus

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Learning comes best through experience, even better if children can do it at home. With simple and easy-to-find ingredients, yet safe and highly educative, children will unravel the secrets of science through funny and real practice. Two characters will accompany children in this colourful series: the Professor will teach them the scientific explanation and the Little Robot will guide them in the practice. For each experiment there is also a "mess- o-meter" for parents to know how messy the experiment can be! Scientific explanations follow each experiment, to learn what goes on behind the spectacular effects. Disgusting chemistry, refraction of light, magnetism and optical illusions will have no more secrets! Slime, mould, germs, lights, foam... every child will feel the urge to start experimenting and... learn science. Ages: 8 plus

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Little Tim is the central character for this innovative series that speaks both to parents and their little ones. Each of the first four books in the series deals with a fundamental problem that might affect three- to five-year olds: fear, especially of the dark, anger and aggression that are frightening and difficult to manage, jealousy, perhaps due to the arrival of a new family member and the shyness that makes it difficult to face new situations such as the first day of nursery school. The book's point of view makes it unique. It speaks directly to the reader, describing a problem and providing five small, simple solutions to help face it. All of the points are imaginative and written using language suitable to the targeted age group with examples taken from the child's daily life that he or she can actually put into practice. At the end of every book, parents will find reflections and behaviours in a section dedicated to them because sometimes, parents find these situations just as hard as their children do and sometimes, even harder. Ages: 3 plus

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Not all heroes wear capes, some just a yellow trench! Greta is only the last of a series of eco-heroes who, with their strength and loud voice, brought world's attention to ecological issues to defend nature and the environment. This title presents some of the most important "eco-heroes", both men and women, some of a very young age, who battled for a cleaner world or the safety of animals. From WWF's founder Julian Huxley, to Greenpeace's, from National Geographic explorers Mike Fay and Michael Nichols to Swedish Greta Thunberg: read their stories and what they have accomplished! Great examples for children to follow: everyone who has a voice and strong ideas can become an eco-hero! Ages: 9 plus

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An appealing and practical album for the first three years of the newcomer, which offers the opportunity to collect and store everything related to this period of growth and discoveries. The album includes finger puppets to catch the attention of the children, to interact with them from an early stage. Special spaces for notes, photographs and memories to note down all the basic information about the early years of the children. Includes 5 finger puppets. Ages 0-3 years

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This book shows the history of charts and nautical maps from the earliest known examples to the one used in the Twentieth Century, with a special focus on the map makers and the methods of use from 1300 to 1900. The maps included are part of the collection owned by Barry Lawrence Rudeman Antique Maps Inc., the world leader institution for nautical maps. The reader can find in this book the most indicative of trends and ideas through time. For each example in the volume, the reader will find out how the maps where designed and created, as well as how they were used during navigation or in preparation of the journey.

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This book is a journey in words and pictures from ancient times to the modern day, via the history and geography of one of the oldest phenomena in the history of mankind: beer! This book brings to the reader the ancient story of beer, presenting ingredients and methods of production, which for the most part have not changed in centuries, and accompanies the reader in his discovery of ten types of beer made in the principle beer-making traditions around the world.

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This series of board books will help children to make the right choice when coming to recycling and saving the planet! On each page, after a short explanatory introduction, children will find a turning wheel. If they place it on the right recycling action, the following page will result in a happy ending. If they make the wrong decision, something bad for the environment will happen... but they can learn from that experience and start all over again thinking about their choices! A simple yet effective idea to make children understand that their actions have an impact on the planet. They can learn from it and make the right choice also in real life. Ages: 5 plus

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Meet Ella Fitzgerald and discover the story of her life and work in this engagingly illustrated biography - narrated by the singer herself. Sometimes called "The First Lady of Song," other times "The Queen of Jazz," Ella Fitzgerald was one of the most popular singers of the 20th century. She not only worked with the greatest composers and musicians of her time, she won 13 Grammy Awards, received the National Medal of Arts, and the Kennedy Center Honors, and sold millions of records. Learn about the life of this incomparable diva, including her difficult childhood, her first performance in the famed Apollo Theater's amateur night, and the discrimination she had to overcome. Ages: 6 plus

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A new series of illustrated books specifically designed for children in elementary education, narrating the stories of those great historical figures who have left their mark on humanity in fields such as science, art, exploration, music and other subjects. Young readers will be able to read all about these famous people's main achievements, experiencing the main steps of their lives through Isabel Munoz's engaging illustrations, and finding out some curious facts about their work and success. There is an index at the end of each volume listing the main biographical events and some simple quizzes will help children to further understand and test their knowledge. Ages: 6 plus

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The legendary Chamagudao, the Tea-Horse Road, winds through dizzying mountain passes, across famed rivers like the Mekong and the Yangtze and past monasteries and meadows in a circuitous route from Sichuan and Yunnan Provinces in western China to the Tibetan capital city of Lhasa. Actually a network of roads, trails and highways, rather than one distinct route, the Chamagudao once stretched for almost 1,400 miles (2350 km) – a conduit along which the historic trade between the mighty Chinese Empire and the nomadic Tibetans linked remote villages and ethnic groups. The Chinese military needed strong horses for their wars against Mongol invaders from the north, and the fiercely religious Tibetans desired tea both for sacred rituals and sustenance. Following the Chamagudao, this book is a rare and enchanting look into the changing world of Tibet – both ancient and modern, sacred and secular, the rarefied and the gritty – before the legends and mysteries of the Tea-Horse Road disappear into the Tibetan mist.

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Hair as black as ebony, lips as red as blood and skin as white as snow: this is the unforgettable description of Snow White, the captivating protagonist of one of the best loved and well-known fairy tales of all time. The adventures of the beautiful maiden, taken in by the seven dwarfs after escaping from the wicked queen, have fascinated children all over the world and inspired plays, ballets, musicals and movie adaptations, including Disney's 1937 animated version. This book includes the adapted and modernised original text by the Brothers Grimm, who first collected and published the popular fairy tale in 1812, and is enhanced by elegant illustrations by Manuela Adreani, an artist of rare sensitivity capable of sketching the story's best loved passages and characters in a vivid and innovative style. From the queen’s conversation with her magic mirror to Snow White's escape through the woods; from her meeting with the seven dwarfs to the poisoned apple's spell: the stunning illustrations capture and convey all the magic and charm of a fairy tale that has now become a timeless classic. Ages: 5 plus

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J.M. Barrie's classic 20th Century tale of Peter Pan - the boy who never grows up - has enchanted generations of children. In this exquisite large format book, Manuela Adreani's superb illustrations bring new life to the adventures of the flying boy in green and his friends who are suddenly thrown into the wonders of Neverland. Ages: 5 plus

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You don't need a mask or cloak to be a hero, nor do you need superpowers - merely courage and determination. There are many such heroes, everywhere, from sport to science, to art and politics. These men and women are beyond us, they have shown it is possible to unite brains with love. What makes their lives and adventures so special is that they are so normal, just like you and me. Some have been able to overcome the greatest obstacles to better the most unthinkable challenges, and others have had to try and try again to obtain revolutionary achievements, but all have had an incredible drive. Martin Luther King, Frida Kahlo, Stephen Hawkins, Bebe Vio... a long list of people who, from the beginning of the 20th century until today, encourage us to think of what we could all be capable of. This book will give you some interesting facts and unknown information on these contemporary heroes, as exceptional as they are normal. Ages: 8 plus

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In this new collection, the black, white, and red Baby Montessori board books, the scientific studies on the visual development and the Montessori theory on the visual skills of new-borns are combined to stimulate the attitude of babies in recognising shapes and figures with net borders. The four board books propose progressive visual complexity, starting from black and white contrast and moving on with a third vibrant colour: red. Red is recognised by the baby from the third month of life forward. The variety of subjects (animals, vegetables, fruits, path to follow with the fingers) keep the interest of the baby during the first year of life. Ages: 0 to 12 months

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This very original game-book is certain to entertain children of all ages as well as their families! In its practical big-book format, eight traditional board games are recreated in a Christmas version with splendid illustrations. Children can detach and assemble the cardboard figures at the back of the book to play The Game of the Goose in the Gift Factory or to race to Santa's house after throwing the dice. Claudia Bordin's precious, colourful illustrations depict suggestive fantasy scenarios that will transport both the young and the old to the most magical atmosphere of the year. Ages: 5 plus

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"I've never made my art because I want to make money. I make it because I believe that my paintings ... can change the world." Meet C215, a master street artist with a mission. C215 is the pseudonym chosen by Christian Guémy, one of the world's most important masters of contemporary street art. He became famous in 2008 when Banksy invited him to collaborate on some projects, and today, even though he has the talent to work for galleries or museums, he continues producing his art on the street. See his amazing creations, and get to know him through a series of interviews conducted by Alessandra Mattanza, an expert in international street art. Known for drawing, painting, spray-painting, and personally photographing his works, C215 himself has in fact taken many of the images shown in this eye-opening volume. These photos enrich this intimate portrait of the artist, presenting his vision and his experience on the street. Readers can grasp the essence of his philosophy, and discover his most important works in the cities of Paris, London, Los Angeles, New York, Rome, Istanbul, New Delhi, and Fez as well as in Brazil, Poland, Israel, and Morocco.

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Take an unforgettable trip to the world's most spectacular cities through this richly illustrated atlas! Did you know that you could board a real aircraft carrier in New York or solve a case like a real private detective at London's Sherlock Holmes Museum? You'll learn these and other fun facts in City Atlas. On these detailed, information-packed pages, Eric and Iris, a travel-savvy brother and sister team, reveal all about the places they've been. You'll visit monuments and museums, learn interesting trivia, and discover cool things to do in cities ranging from Lisbon, Paris, Amsterdam, Moscow, Cairo, and Cape Town to Beijing, Mumbai, Sydney, Rio de Janeiro, Toronto, and Washington, DC. For each metropolis, you'll get a map of where it's located, the flag and language of its country, and whether it's considered small, medium-sized, big, or a megalopolis. Are you ready for an adventure? Ages: 8 and up

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The idea behind the boardbook collection was to attract even the youngest readers (from as young as 3 years old); to encourage them to discover subjects and areas that interest them (nature, animals, shapes, etc.) and to help them classify the things that surround them. The series is comprised of ten little books. Two are instructive, teaching shapes and numbers; five are exploratory and describe settings that are fun to discover (farm animals, wild animals, the backyard and its insects, the vegetable garden) and three are short stories about the experience of birth in nature (the birth of a little bird, of a butterfly and of a flower). Narration becomes the background for the text since touching and picture reading are the primary means of interpretation. A guiding character accompanies the child throughout each developing story until the end, where there is a summary of all the characters introduced in the book. Consistent with the Montessori approach, the child is encouraged to interact independently with his or her book. For example, in some cases, the child is asked to use a finger to trace the outline of a shape and notice its characteristics (round, sharp-edged, jagged, etc.). In others, he or she is asked to use a finger to follow a path in order to discover hidden characters and learn to associate them with their most distinctive features (the lion's tail, the rabbit's ears, the colours of vegetables, etc.). Ages 3 plus

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