Our 10 Most Requested Titles from Bologna 2026
We’re delighted to present a selection of titles from our catalog that attracted exceptional interest from international publishers during this year’s Bologna Children's Book Fair.
As always, we hope you enjoy exploring this selection.
The Quiet Boy and the Lonely Girl
By Jayneen Sanders Illustrated by Martina Heiduczek
Age Range: 3 - 10 years
This heart-warming story follows two young children, Kip and Mira, who both long for friendship and connection. One is quiet and often turns inward, while the other feels lonely and isolated. Through gorgeous illustrations and beautifully written text by award-winning author Jayneen Sanders, the children gently reach out to one another, and a special friendship begins to grow. The story reminds us that sometimes, one true friend is all we need to feel loved, seen, and valued.
The Survival Guide for Kids with ADHD
By John F. Taylor, Ph.D.
Age Range: 8 - 12 years
The Survival Guide for Kids with ADHD helps children with ADHD understand what ADHD is. It also gives them tools to manage ADHD at home, at school, with friends, and more. Peppered with real-life scenarios that kids can relate to, it answers questions like: What is ADHD? How does my brain work? How can I succeed in school, get along better at home, and make great friends? The third edition includes updated research and all-new content on important topics like screen time and sensory processing challenges.
The Adventures of Yasmine in Hollywood
By Yasmine Golchan Illustrated by Lydia McKee
Age Range: 7 - 9 years
On her tenth birthday, Yasmine leaves her palace in the ancient land of Laajmir to travel the world with her mother, a Goodwill Ambassador — beginning with Los Angeles. Her crew: Majid, her devoted protector and tutor; Hiram, her sleek, regal cat with electric sapphire-blue eyes who moves like a miniature panther; and Jinn Jinn, a grumpy and slightly dramatic genie-in-training whose wishes have a habit of going wrong.
The Kids' Book of Sensitivity
By Catherine Stephenson Illustrated by Hiruni Kariyawasam
Age Range: 7 - 9 years
If your child gets overwhelmed in noisy places, needs time to adjust to changes, or picks up on emotions others miss, they may be highly sensitive. The Kids' Book of Sensitivity is a gentle, beautifully illustrated guide designed to help children ages 4 to 8 understand and embrace their sensitivity.
So Many Ways to Be Curious
By Jayneen Sanders Illustrated by Clare Elsom
Age Range: 5 - 11 years
Nurturing curiosity early in a child’s life leads to young people and adults who are problem solvers, open-minded, creative, empathic, resilient, and continually questioning the world around them. In So Many Ways to Be Curious, children are encouraged to ask questions, explore, observe, and use their imagination to create; they will also learn to listen to differing points of view and perspectives — all crucial skills for leading an empowered life full of curiosity!
The Book Machine
By Laurie Duersch Illustrated by Susanna Covelli
Age Range: 5 - 7 years
What happens when a book-loving child can't get books fast enough? He'll build a machine that will produce an entire library, of course! With a doohickey here and a whatchamacallit there, he puts his book machine together and waits for the books to pop out... and waits... and waits. After checking to make sure there wasn't a dragon inside the machine gobbling up all his books, he deduces that he must write his own story.
Lit for Little Hands: the Odyssey
By Brooke Jorden
Age Range: 3 - 6 years
Homer's classic epic comes to life for young children! Wheels, pull tabs, and other interactive elements invite kids to outsmart mythical monsters, brave treacherous waters, and return home to Ithaca with Odysseus. Celebrating family and perseverance, this board book helps children understand that no matter how far you go, home is always worth the journey.
My Way to Good Choices
By Elizabeth ColeIllustrated by Tatyana Kim
Age Range: 4 - 6 years
If you want to teach your kids to make good choices, look no further! The solution lies within this children's book about social behavior – one of the most engaging choices books for kids that will help you transform your children's attitude by teaching them about the consequences of their decisions.
The story of Little Melissa explores the importance of kids making choices wisely, understanding the impact of their actions, and taking responsibility for their behavior.
I Am Stronger Than Frustration
By Elizabeth Cole
Age Range: 4 - 6 years
In this beautifully illustrated growth mindset picture book, Little Nick is excited to fix up a hidden treehouse with his friends—but things don't go as planned. As setbacks pile up, so do Nick's big emotions. He yells, gets overwhelmed, and starts making mistakes. But with gentle guidance from his mom and a few new tools for emotional regulation, Nick learns it's okay to feel frustrated—and discovers healthy ways to manage his feelings, practice self-control, and find calm.
Little Rex: A Night at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
By Gary Porter
Age Range: 7 - 12 years
Rex was once a beloved pet, but when life on the streets of Boston leaves him hungry and alone, he stumbles into Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord, Massachusetts. There, under the moonlit shadows of Authors Ridge, something extraordinary happens: Louisa May Alcott, Henry David Thoreau, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Ralph Waldo Emerson return for one night only. With wit, warmth, and a touch of ghostly wonder, Rex follows the famous writers through Concord's most historic landmarks discovering the power of words, the weight of history, and the courage hidden in even the smallest heart.
