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Tag: Gianni Rodari

March 20, 2025 by Betsy Bird

The Rodari Conversation: Talking Classic Italian Children’s Literature with the Esteemed Antony Shugaar, Claudia Zoe Bedrick, Jack Zipes, and Matthew Forsythe

A discussion with a scholar, translators, an artist, and and editor about the illustrious Gianni Rodari, his life, his legacy, and his works.

February 9, 2024 by Betsy Bird

Review of the Day: The Book of Whys by Gianni Rodari, ill. JooHee Yoon, translated by Antony Shugaar

A wild amalgamation of poetry, philosophy, science, and stellar art, this is a book just as eclectic, wild, and whimsical as its creator. It’s honestly not like anything out there.

March 4, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Review of the Day: Telling Stories Wrong by Gianni Rodari, ill. Beatrice Alemagna, trans. Antony Shugaar

An ideal book for a grandparent to read to their own offspring’s offspring. Especially if that kid can’t stand it when grown-ups get facts wrong. Here’s one fact that isn’t wrong: This book is delightful. A win of an import.

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