Spoiler
Martina Sala, Silvia Genovese
Animal Superstars
Non-Fiction
A journey through curiosity, science, and wonder that reveals just how rich animal life is in intelligence, memory, and sensitivity.
Twenty true stories of extraordinary animals who left their mark on history and science. There’s Alex, the parrot who could count and recognize colors; Koko, the gorilla who used sign language; Hans, the horse who “answered” math problems; Belka and Strelka, the first dogs to return safely from space; Pigcasso, the artist pig; and Cher Ami, the pigeon who saved a battalion during World War I.
- With Jacopo Olivieri’s lively writing and Caterina Spiezio’s scientific insight, Animali superstar recounts twenty authentic and astonishing feats—where reality surpasses imagination.
- Giovanni Gastaldi’s illustrations, blending collage, drawing, and archival materials, turn the book into a true “visual album”: witty, well-documented, and full of energy.
Publisher:
Edizioni Lapis
Target:
10+
Year:
2025
Author
Jacopo Olivieri
Jacopo Olivieri was born in Verona in 1966. He spent his childhood between the countryside just outside the city and Ivory Coast, thanks to his father’s work (who was an architect and set designer). Since he was a child, he had a passion for reading and drawing, and he nurtured interests that are still reflected in his books: the imaginary in general, ancient legends, prehistoric animals, museums, monster stories, and exploring abandoned and mysterious places.
After finishing classical high school and a brief attempt at Natural Sciences at the University of Bologna, he pursued his first career as a comic book author. At the same time, he spent decades working in theater (set design, costumes) both in his home country and abroad and experimenting as an illustrator wherever he could (carton packaging, Swatch shops, educational publishing, records, toys…).
His life took a turn when he had the adventure of meeting Pierdomenico Baccalario, who proposed that he write books for children and young readers. Since then, he has published with Italy's major publishing houses, as well as a few abroad.
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