Sarah Zambello,  Chiara Ranieri

Ma maison à moi !

Picture book

A secret place where imagination runs wild like tall grass.

There’s a gate in the middle of a field—but no fence around it. Beyond the gate lies a world only visible to those who believe: a clearing filled with friendly animals, whispered stories, and magical quiet. A little girl is the keeper of this special place. But today, for the first time, she’s inviting us in. A gentle and poetic picture book that celebrates our bond with nature, the magic of imagination, and the joy of discovering secret worlds—real or invented.

  • Evocative artwork guides the reader through a delicate world between dream and reality.
  • Sparks the imagination and encourages children to connect with the natural world and their inner spaces. 
Publisher: Rue du monde (France)
Target: 8-10
Year: 2022
Author
Sarah Zambello

Sarah Zambello, educator and author, conducts reading education interventions and runs storytelling workshops at schools and bookstores. Her debut picture book, Le mani di Anna (Bacchilega Junior), was a finalist for the 2020 Luigi Malerba Prize. In the same year, she deepened her knowledge and passion for children's literature by attending the Advanced Course in Reading and Literature for Children and Adolescents at the University of Padua, which led her to start holding training sessions for teachers dedicated to reading education.

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Author
Chiara Ranieri

Chiara Raineri was born and lives in Verona. She graduated in Set Design and specialized in Illustration. In 2008, she had her first publication and won first place in the XI Illustration Competition “Sulle ali delle farfalle” as both the author and illustrator in the debut category. In 2019 and 2020, she was selected for the “Il bambino spettatore” competition promoted by the Bologna Children’s Book Fair.

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