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Beatrice Masini was born in Milan, Italy, where she lives and works. A journalist, editor and translator, she has won prizes for her children’s books.
This is the perfect gift for ballerinas and ballet enthusiasts. Linked to the Ballet Academy series of novels set in a ballet school, this is a wonderful and essential companion volume that provides a real insight into the world of ballet. You’ll join Zoe, star of the Ballet Academy books, as she takes you on a tour of the world of ballet. Learn all about the clothes, the shoes, preparing for lessons, basic steps, jumps, dances, famous ballets, dancers and directors, tutus and tests. To view all the titles to date in Ballet Academy click here.
This is a terrific new series of books that any aspiring dancer aged 7+ will love to read. Readers can share the life and dreams of 11 year old Zoe and her dancer friends at Ballet Academy as they work hard at their technique. The series will also provide a behind-the-scenes look at life in a ballet school. In Friends Old and New, Zoe discovers her wonderful teacher is leaving and has been replaced by someone new who has a very different style of teaching and dancing. Will Zoe and her friends enjoy ballet school quite as much? To view all the titles to date in the series click here.
This is a terrific new series of books that any aspiring dancer aged 7+ will love to read. Readers can share the life and dreams of 11 year old Zoe and her dancer friends at Ballet Academy as they work hard at their technique. The series will also provide a behind-the-scenes look at life in a ballet school. In A Question of Character, Zoe’s so pleased to be back at ballet school and her character dance is already taking shape and she’s also enjoying making new friends and catching up with old ones. To view all the titles to date in the series click here.
This is a terrific new series of books that any aspiring dancer aged 7+ will love to read. Readers can share the life and dreams of 11 year old Zoe and her dancer friends at Ballet Academy as they work hard at their technique. The series will also provide a behind-the-scenes look at life in a ballet school. In Dance Steps, the first in the series (although there’s no need to read them in order), Zoe and her friends must get to grips with the end of year show whilst at the same time trying to ignore one of the dancers whose teasing is making everyone miserable. To view all the titles to date in the series click here.
A lonely squirrel goes searching for a new home, only to discover that the best place is one where the whole community can live together. Joining Barefoot's acclaimed collection of social-emotional titles, this tale offers the perfect opportunity to start conversations about coping with loneliness, the importance of community, and what makes a place feel like home. Beautiful illustrations by award-winning Italian artist Simona Mulazzani bring Squirrel's journey to life.
Three Cheers for Daddy! Celebrate dads in this beautiful book from Beatrice Masini and Guilia Zaffaroni! In this sweet story narrated by a young boy, the child shares everything he loves about his dad. From second breakfast at the bakery to sleepy storytime, a boy and his father share a genuine love for spending time together. Delightful illustrations punctuate a child's insights into his father and dads everywhere. Hooray for Daddy makes an excellent Father's Day (or any day) story to share with children and their daddies. Part of the Hooray for Family series, this book was originally published in Italy. Featuring charming insights about Mommies, Daddies, Grandmas and Grandpas, each of the Hooray for Family books celebrates families in a delightful way. Xist Publishing is proud to present the Hooray for Family books in their first English publication editions. By bringing beloved stories from diverse cultures to new audiences, Xist Publishing celebrates childhood in all its beautiful forms. We hope your children will enjoy these stories and discover a lifetime love of reading and love for all the people and creatures of the world.
Three Cheers for Grandma! A young girl shares her keen and often hilarious observations about her grandmother. The story begins with "e;Grandma talks a lot. A lot."e; and continues with all of the things that make grandmas so wonderful. When the day is done, it's clear that grandmas make the world a better place and have a special role in every family. Hooray for Grandma makes an excellent Grandparent's Day read aloud or just a treasured story to share. Part of the Hooray for Family series, this book was originally published in Italy. Featuring charming insights about Mommies, Daddies, Grandmas and Grandpas, each of the Hooray for Family books celebrates families in a delightful way. Xist Publishing is proud to present the Hooray for Family books in their first English publication editions. By bringing beloved stories from diverse cultures to new audiences, Xist Publishing celebrates childhood in all its beautiful forms. We hope your children will enjoy these stories and discover a lifetime love of reading and love for all the people and creatures of the world.
Three Cheers for Grandpa! Celebrate wonderful grandpas with this sweet and charming book. In Hooray for Grandpa, a young boy describes his relationship with his Grandpa. From grocery shopping without a list, to watching the clouds move across the sleep, to listening with his eyes shut while "e;watching"e; cartoons, these funny and astute observations about Grandpas make for a delightful story. Hooray for Grandpa makes an excellent Grandparent's Day read aloud or just a treasured story to share. Part of the Hooray for Family series, this book was originally published in Italy. Featuring charming insights about Mommies, Daddies, Grandmas and Grandpas, each of the Hooray for Family books celebrates families in a delightful way. Xist Publishing is proud to present the Hooray for Family books in their first English publication editions. By bringing beloved stories from diverse cultures to new audiences, Xist Publishing celebrates childhood in all its beautiful forms. We hope your children will enjoy these stories and discover a lifetime love of reading and love for all the people and creatures of the world.
Three Cheers for Mommy! Celebrate moms in this beautiful book from Beatrice Masini and Guilia Zaffaroni! In this sweet story narrated by a young girl, the child shares everything she loves about her mom. Even though her mom is not perfect like some moms, living with her is an adventure. With funny observations and heartfelt realizations, Hooray for Mommy is a celebration of moms everywhere. Perfect as a Mother's Day story time selection, this book is a heartwarming addition to any collection. Part of the Hooray for Family series, this book was originally published in Italy. Featuring charming insights about Mommies, Daddies, Grandmas and Grandpas, each of the Hooray for Family books celebrates families in a delightful way. Xist Publishing is proud to present the Hooray for Family books in their first English publication editions. By bringing beloved stories from diverse cultures to new audiences, Xist Publishing celebrates childhood in all its beautiful forms. We hope your children will enjoy these stories and discover a lifetime love of reading and love for all the people and creatures of the world.
Winner of the Premio Selezione Campiello prize and the Premio Alessandro Manzoni award for best historical novel, The Watercolourist is the irresistible Italian bestseller from Beatrice Masini. Nineteenth-century Italy. A young woman arrives at a beautiful villa in the countryside outside Milan. Bianca, a gifted young watercolourist, has been commissioned to illustrate the plants in the magnificent grounds. Bianca settles into her grand new home, invited into the heart of the family by the eccentric poet Don Titta, his five children, his elegant and delicate wife and powerful, controlling mother. As the seasons pass, the young watercolourist develops her art - inspired by the landscape around her - and attracts many admirers. And while most of the household's servants view her with envy, she soon develops a special affection for one housemaid, who, she is intrigued to learn, has mysterious origins . . . But as Bianca's determination to unlock the secrets of the villa grows, she little notices the dangers that lie all around her. Who is the mysterious woman she has glimpsed in the gardens? What could Don Titta and his friends be whispering about so furtively? And while Bianca watches so carefully for clues, who is watching her? In The Watercolourist, set against the intoxicating background of an Italy on the cusp of change, a young woman's naive curiosity will take her far into the territory of hidden secrets, of untold truth and of love.
Diecinueve relatos que reviven a los protagonistas de poemas, comedias, y tragedias de la mitologia griega, creando escenarios en los que se narran las posibles reflexiones detras del mito, para aprovechar las cualidades humanas de los dioses y la dosis de sangre, erotismo y pasion de la literatura griega.
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