Stories of Snakes

Picture book

A sniffling snake… with a big heart!

Two light and delightful stories starring Pino, a sweet little snake who always seems to get into trouble—but is never left alone!

In the first story, poor Pino has a terrible cough and just can’t get better. Luckily, his loyal forest friends go out of their way to help him feel better—with very creative solutions!

In the second story, excitement fills the air: Uncle Happy is coming! He’s a giant snake surrounded by wild tales… but while Pino can’t wait to meet him, the other animals are terrified. Is he really as scary as they think?

  • Early-reader stories with engaging illustrations and accessible text for emerging readers.
  • Addresses universal themes—illness, fear of the unknown, friendship—with gentle humor and charm.
Publisher: Il Castoro
Target: 5-7
Year: 2020
Author
Maddalena Schiavo

Maddalena lives near Vicenza, at the foot of the Castles of Juliet and Romeo. After graduating in Philosophy, she worked for many years in a public library. For the past few years, she has been publishing several illustrated books and children's fiction in Italy and abroad. She also leads animated readings and workshops in schools, libraries, and bookstores.    

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Author
Tiziana Zagami

Tiziana Zagami (1996) lives and works in Catania as an illustrator. She earned a Master's degree in Painting and Contemporary Languages at the Academy of Fine Arts in Catania. In 2022, she took part in the Scuola&Arte project of the Municipality of Catania, conducting an art workshop for the Vittorino da Feltre school and collaborating on the exhibition held at the GAM in Catania.

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