Beatrice Alemagna Books

Sometimes things change Sometimes things fly away Sometimes things disappear But there's one thing that lasts forever..

From the award-winning illustrator Beatrice Alemagna, this beautiful book explores the pure pleasure of savoring the little things in lifeIt unexpectedly arrived. It brushed passed someone in the street. It weaves its way in and out of people on the street. It catches people completely unawares. But what is this It? They call It . . . happiness!In this outstanding book, award-winning illustrator and author Beatrice Alemagna captures the pure pleasure of embracing the small things in life. Following in the footsteps of A Lion in Paris , the striking and poignant illustrations bring this sensitive story to life.

From the bestselling author of A Lion in Paris comes this beautifully illustrated celebration of what makes each child unique. Through bold and sensitively observed portraits and a thought-provoking text, Beatrice Alemagna inspires children, and adults reading with them, to consider their own identity. Destined to become a classic, What Is a Child? is a must-have for every school, library, and bedside table.

Little Fat Bug has never met another bug before and he is in for a big surprise.

Award-winning book from one of Europe's most popular illustrators. With innovative and uniquely styled illustrations it approachs the themes of identity and finding our place in the world.

Eddie knows her mum would love a Fluffy Squishy Itty Bitty for her birthday. The only problem is that she doesn't know what a Fluffy Squishy Itty Bitty is, or where to find one! Join Eddie as she tours the whole town, trying to track down the perfect present.

From one of the most renowned and exciting illustrators working today, a picture book with a distinctive style mixing collage, paint and drawing

All I want to do on a rainy day like today is stay inside and play my game. The game drives Mum mad, and she takes it away. I take it back and dash outside - but splash! Disaster strikes. Without my game, nothing is fun. Well, let's see. Maybe I'm wrong about that ..

When Mr Perfect comes to stay, the five misfits find themselves questioning what their purpose in life is. Can they teach him that not fitting in is more fun than trying to be perfect? A quirky, allegorical picture book from the multi award-winning creator of A Lion in Paris.

In this utterly enchanting and unexpected tale from international picture book star Beatrice Alemagna, a childhood mishap is the occasion for growth and self-reflection. When a little girl falls on the street, scraping her knee, her father tells her not to worry, that 'a beautiful scab will form'. But she does worry! The scab is not beautiful and it's keeping her from bending her knee! When will it ever go away? By the time the scab - who she has named Pepper - falls off, something astonishing has happened: the girl has come to feel affection for the scab and has a hard time letting go. With an unerring understanding of a child's emotional life and a dash of absurdist wit, this picture book will stand with classics from creators like Tomi Ungerer and William Steig, who explore the weird, funny essence of childhood.

Harold is turning seven years old. He's never had a real birthday party. His parents are too grumpy. But this year is going to be different. Thanks to an amazing man named Mr. Ponzio, something incredible is going to happen on Harold's birthday - and it's going to be absolutely extraordinary

The animals are marching dutifully to school - but not Pascaline. It doesn't matter who is going. She knows exactly what she doesn't want. 'Never, not ever!' she shrieks loudly. So loudly, in fact, that something amazing happens - and it changes everything... Charming and laugh-out-loud funny, this irresistible first-day of school saga is sure to be a repeat read.

A new title featuring Pascaline, the delightful creation of award-winning picture-book maker Beatrice Alemagna and star of Never, Not Ever!

A story about difference, exclusion, experience, and ultimately the embrace of one's core self, Child of Glass explores the interplay between inner and outer and the journey we have to go on to be at home within ourselves.

The latest book from award-winning illustrator Beatrice Alemagna is a tender and humorous reflection on toddlerhood that will strike a chord with parents and toddlers alike. Boubo is eager to show that he’s not a baby anymore. He wants everyone to know he’s on his way to being a “big kid” and, to prove his case, he is proud to demonstrate his newfound He can ride a bike, order for himself in a restaurant, and much more! Little Big Boubo portrays a unique stage of child development with empathy and humor, and is a delightful celebration of a parent’s love.

Little boy bugs and little girl bugs are so completely different, they just can't get along - can they? See what happens when Little Speckled Bug meets a mysterious new neighbour bug who has a strange but happy effect on him.

Beatrice Alemanga returns with a follow up to the charming Bugs in a Blanket. What happens when the bugs venture out into the big, wide garden to find some new friends? This sturdy board book introduces children to lovable bugs who learn how to accept creatures they are initially afraid of. Author Beatrice Alemagna invented a whole new technique of illustration for this book using a felted wool technique and an amalgam of applique, fabrics and stitching.

Little Speckled Bug is in bed with a cold when he gets a visit from a mysterious creature.

Nella vita, sono molte le cose che passano. Si trasformano, se ne vanno. Tutte, meno una. Età di lettura: da 4 anni

Pour Momo, l'été s'annonce interminable à la cité des Bleuets. Du jour où il s'inscrit à la bibliothèque, le cours de ses vacances change. Momo se met à lire avec passion et fait la connaissance de monsieur Edouard, un extravagant instituteur à la retraite. Ensemble, ils ont de grands projets...

Der kleine Boubo traut sich schon viel und kann eigentlich (FAST!) alles. Jedenfalls meistens. Manchmal. Beinahe immer. Und ganz allein. Denn eigentlich ist er schon ein ganz GROSSER! Vor allem ist ganz klar: Er ist Mamas ALLERGRÖSSTER Schatz! 　 Frech, witzig und mit Entzücken erliegt man dem Charme dieses kleinen Hochstaplers. Denn wer will nicht schon gerne groß sein, wenn die Welt so viele Abenteuer zu bieten hat? 　 Ein hübsches kleine Buch mit Farbschnitt und abgerundeten Ecken, das sicher nicht nur Mütter und Söhne begeistert … und am Ende darf tüchtig mitgeknuddelt werden!

Alles ist langweilig! Die Ferienhütte, der Regen, die Mama. Und dann darf man noch nicht mal Computer spielen. Da bleibt nur die Flucht nach draußen, wo der blöde Regen bis unter die Kapuze weht. Doch nach einer Weile ziehen die Elemente das Kind mehr und mehr in ihren Bann und eröffnen eine nie gekannte, zauberhafte Welt. In wunderschönen Bildern erschafft Beatrice Alemagna eine Naturszenerie, die die Sonne auf der Haut und den Regen auf der Zunge spüren lässt.

Ieri sono caduta. Sono inciampata in un sasso e sbam. Età di lettura: da 3 anni.

Glitzerspangen, Grillenchips und Libellenhausschuhe – der Supermarkt ist voll von den allerallerbesten Sachen und die kleine Fledermaus Pascaline möchte gerne die ganzen Regale leerkaufen. Doch ihre Mama sagt Nein und bleibt dabei. Da hilft weder Flehen noch Jammern. Aber, oh weh! Durch ihr ständiges Betteln und Sabbern wird Pascaline ganz weich und schleimig – wie eine Nacktschnecke. Ausgerechnet die steht auf dem Speisezettel einer Haubenmeise und so glitscht Pascaline in einen abenteuerreichen Tag. In ihrem neuen Buch „Das Aller Aller Beste!” gelingt es Bilderbuchschöpferin Beatrice Alemagna bildstark und liebevoll in die Gefühlswelt der Kinder einzutauchen. Und sie zeigt uns, wie hilfreich ein Perspektivwechsel sein kann, um zu erkennen, was wirklich wichtig ist.

C'est l'histoire d'un enfant qui ne veut jamais aller se coucher puisqu'il s'ennuie. Mais ce conte emporte cet enfant dans le ciel et sa voie céleste pour que la nuit devienne source de découverte et de création.

Lekka, poetycka opowieść o tym, że nie trzeba być idealnym, by żyć szczęśliwie. Trzeci tom serii 'Polecone z Zagranicy'. Było ich pięciu. Pięciu nieudanych. Pierwszy dziurawy, drugi złożony na p�ł, trzeci sflaczały, czwarty postawiony na głowie. A piąty? Szkoda gadać. Istna katastrofa. Co robili? W sumie nic. Wszystko knocili. Pewnego dnia, nie wiadomo skąd, przybył do nich niezwykły gość

Co je nejvíc nejlepší na světě? Nová knížka o Paskalíně! Malé netopýrce Paskalíně už nevadí chodit do školky. Vyrostla z ní velká slečna a vyráží s maminkou na nákupy. V lesním obchodě je tolik úžasných věcí, jedna lepší než druhá. A Paskalína je chce všechny! Beatrice Alemagnase vrací ke své oblíbené hrdince a přináší nám nový příběh z netopýří rodiny, ve kterém se můžeme najít a zasmát sami sobě, ať už jsme velcí, nebo malí. Pro děti od tří let.

A story of a lion who comes to Paris from the savanna in search of work and himself (!)