Books by Roberto Piumini
Glowrushes
by Roberto Piumini & translated by Leah Janeczko
In Turkey in the distant past, a boy called Madurer lives confined by illness to three windowless rooms. His father invites an artist named Sakumat to paint the walls of Madurer’s chambers. The friendship between the boy and the painter grows, but as Sakumat pours his soul into bringing the outside world to Madurer with his paints and brushes, the boy’s health is fading. This lyrical novel is a modern classic by one of Italy’s most loved children’s authors, available in English for the first time.
Ages 9-12 and for adults too
“A boy and his dying grandfather embark on a surreal and symbolic journey together.” Read more...
Interviews where books by Roberto Piumini were recommended
Children’s Books About Relationships, recommended by Jean Webb
Children’s literature research is one of the most dynamic fields of literary criticism today, says Jean Webb, professor of international children’s literature at the University of Worcester. She picks five books from around the world that shed light on ‘childhood and relationships.’
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Full of Life: Exploring Earth’s Biodiversity
by Isabel Thomas & Sara Gillingham (illustrator) -
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The Accidental Stowaway
by Judith Eagle & Kim Geyer (illustrator) -
3
How Was That Built? The Stories Behind Awesome Structures
Roma Agrawal, Katie Hickey (illustrator) -
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An Illustrated Collection of Nordic Animal Tales
Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin, translated by Jill G. Timbers -
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Shuna's Journey
by Hayao Miyazaki & translated by Alex Dudok de Wit -
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Africana: An Encyclopedia of an Amazing Continent
by Kim Chakanetsa & Mayowa Alabi (illustrator)
Best Children’s Books of 2022
Best Children’s Books of 2022
2022 has turned out to be a great year for picture books, but we made sure to include plenty of novels and nonfiction for older children as well.
