Witchy
Ella Archer
The Imaginary Friend
Humorous
Picture book
A sweet and funny journey into the power of imagination… and the discovery of true friendship!
Ben always plays on his own — and it’s starting to feel really boring. Maybe he could invent an imaginary friend? Great idea… but not as easy as it sounds! Should the head be round or square? What about the nose? The eyes? And don’t forget a name!
Just when things get tricky, someone shows up to help. An imaginary friend? Not this time — a real girl, ready to play.
- A picture book that celebrates creativity and connection — perfect for opening up conversations about loneliness and making friends.
- Bright and engaging, with illustrations that spark imagination and invite young readers to join in.
Publisher:
Feltrinelli
Target:
5-7
Year:
2024
Author
Andrea Tullio Canobbio
Andrea Tullio Canobbio is a writer of stories for children and young adults, and has taught at university for many years. Recently, he has collaborated with the Multi, the Multimedia Museum of the Italian Language, and the Mundi, Italy’s National Museum of the Italian Language. He’s a passionate explorer of imaginary people and places. His most recent books include Chaos at Summer Camp (Lapis) and Cora in the Straight City (Erickson), co-written with Azzurra D’Agostino.
Author
Luisa Torchio
Luisa Torchio is a comic artist and illustrator. She studied comics and illustration at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna and communication design at Isia in Florence. She has collaborated with Beccogiallo, Giunti, Feltrinelli, Minerva, and Tunuè. For Feltrinelli, she illustrated L’amico immaginario by Andrea Canobbio (2024).
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