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"Hear the rhythmic beat of the drum and the musical chant that gives voice to dreams for a better world. Join with your friends and shout these hopeful lines out loud to the kies. From the unique voice of Italy's beloved children's poet comes twenty-four thought-provoking rhymes of hope for he future. Imagine!" -- Jacket flap.
About the author
Bruno Tognolini is an Italian writer “for children and their grown-ups”. He is the author of over 50 children’s books, as well as TV programs for RAI television, plays, essays, songs and video games. As a wandering poet around Italy, he has been meeting children and adults for over 25 years. He won Premio Andersen in 2007 and 2011 and was the first and only children’s writer ever to receive the award for the Best Book of the Year assigned by Fahrenheit RAI Radio 3. brunotognolini.com
Giulia Orecchia studied Visual Design at the Polytechnic School of Design in Milan where she met Bruno Munari and other famous graphic designers. She started working as a freelance illustrator in 1980. Since then she has published over 100 children’s books with several of the major Italian and foreign publishers, becoming one of the most sought after Italian illustrators. giuliaorecchia.it
Denise Muir is an Italian to English translator with a special interest in children's literature. In her 20-year career, she has translated the full range from board books to young adult fiction and everything in between. She lives in Edinburgh, Scotland where she also teaches psychology. Learn more at italianchildrensbooks.com
Summary
From the unique voice of Bruno Tognolini, Italy's most-loved children’s poet today, come these exuberant “rhymes of hope to shout together”. Skillfully translated by Denise Muir, this musical rhythmic chant gives voice to the wishes and hopes of children for a better future. From grand dreams of peace, solidarity between nations, and protection of our environment, to the intimate, wishes for friendship, opportunity, and joyful birthday celebrations; all are heartfelt cries for a better life and future.
Accompanied by the vibrant collage art of Giulia Orecchia, this youthful anthem for change, in the tradition of social justice poetry, is a true manifesto of hope. If children hold the key to the future, this book unlocks their potential. Who can resist the drumbeat call to rise, take to the streets, and shout these lines to the skies? Imagine!
Foreword
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- Free downloadable activity/resource guide
- Free downloadable song and music track (with + without lyrics)
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- Promotion at book trade and school and library conferences (ALA, PLA, TLA, SLJ Picture Book Palooza)
- Lexile and Guided Reading leveling provided
- Author interview for online distribution
- E-newsletter feature
- Ongoing social media activity to build awareness
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"Many of the lines feature precise rhyme, and those that don't, still flow seamlessly with rhythm and sound, proving the skill of the translator and the poet alike. The collage-style illustrations bring to mind the childlike wonder of Eric Carle, with paper that appears textured and handmade. Illustrated children are cheerful and diverse in skin tone, and the flora and fauna are lush and colorful. Imaginative and whimsical inventions grace some pages, supporting the text in capturing a child's imagining of what a world would look like without traffic or war . . . the poetry and illustrations are artistically appealing. . . " - School Library Journal"A beautiful and musical read sharing many dreams and wishes for all. The illustrations are colorful and striking and the thought-provoking words give a shared sense of hope for the world. It 's one you'll come back to often. this would be a lovely read in a classroom of children to share their hopes and dreams for the world." – Storymamas
"Imagine! brims with hope for a better world in a wide variety of ways. Through 24 rhymes and colorful, moving illustrations this marvelous book reflects the many emotions children feel.
Imagine if you could gather all the wishes in the world and grant them to everyone. Imagine if tomorrow could be better than today. Imagine no wars, guns or bombs, and instead childlike peace and a bilingual chorus. Imagine being the won to win the soccer game, gold coins dropping from the sky, lots of birthday gifts, answers to painful questions, kindness, compassion and much more.
Thought-provoking on multiple levels, Imagine! is an important book that shouldn't be missed. – Kendall A Rautzhan, Books to Borrow, Books to Buy
