Rete Bibliotecaria Bergamasca

Abstract: Invite young children into the kitchen with this toddler-friendly introduction to cooking. Colorful, charming, and cleverly designed, Cake! features sturdy paper-engineered parts to guide future foodies through a simple recipe, from greasing the pan to decorating with sprinkles. Pull a tab to mix the batter, turn a wheel to pipe the frosting, pop out the cake piece to serve, and much more. Lotta Nieminen’s stylish design style elevates this bold, graphic board book, making it a special gift that will be treasured by the next generation of chefs. The book includes a real and fully tested recipe, so that parents and kids can bake a real homemade funfetti cake, as well. A sweet addition to the beloved Cook in a Book series, Cake! is one hundred percent adult-free, danger-free, and mess-free. Making a cake has never been so independent!

Abstract: First name ... Action. Second name ... Dude. What would happen if you put Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham and Die Hard-era Bruce Willis in a bucket and stirred them together with a big stick? You'd get something like Action Dude. That's his real name. He used to be Charlie Munderdrew, but he changed it. Action Dude lives for danger and excitement. He's always jumping out of helicopters, crashing ships, running along the tops of cranes and walking out of buildings just before they explode. He's nine years old and also the bravest action hero there ever was. Except that he's terrified of spiders. (But don't ever tell anyone that!) When a theme park full of robots goes haywire, it's up to Action Dude to come to the rescue. After all, no one else is crazy enough to just walk in there and save everyone

Abstract: Siku has always called the Zambezi River her home. She understands the water – and strangely enough, it seems to understand her, too, bending to her will and coming to her aid in times of need. But things are changing on the river – a great dam is being built, displacing thousands of Shonga people – and things are changing in Siku, too, as her ability to manipulate water grows out of control, and visions of a great serpent pull her further from reality and her loving father, Tongai.

Abstract: Malak is a little girl who lives in Gaza with her parents. She goes to school, plays in the ocean, and visits Sitti's house on Fridays. One day while she is in school, bombings begin. She spends the next 50 days at home with her parents worrying and feeling scared, until one day she picks up her paintbrush ... Sitti's Bird: A Gaza Story is a unique children's picture book, written and illustrated by Palestinian artist, Malak Mattar. Reflecting her experiences of childhood in occupied Palestine, Malak's story brings warmth and wonder to children as it tells of her rebirth as an artist during the 2014 airstrikes on Gaza. It is the story of a young girl whose love for her family and discovery of art help her channel her fears and overcome traumas that few of us can imagine--traumas shared by countless children in Gaza and around the world

Abstract: Marina Abramovic is a world-famous artist who uses her body to perform in unexpected and unusual ways that make an audiences think. She once sat back-to-back with her partner and had their hair tied together for over 17 hours. Another time, museum visitors watch her scrub 1,500 cow bones for six hours a day. This innovative book tells an inspiring story about the pioneering performance artist who is also the first female artist to hold a major solo exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in London

Abstract: 10-year-old Eesha is new to the town and her primary school. She’ s struggling to fit in and soon finds herself the victim of teasing by a small group of girls in her class. After a close encounter with a deep, muddy puddle, this turns into bullying texts and a video that makes Eesha a laughing stock around the school. In a desperate attempt to find a way out of her dark situation, Eesha escapes into her Cyberland, where, together with a faithful and wise red panda, Daxa, she not only works out how she is being bullied, but also how to protect herself in future

Abstract: Liz Watson loves reading, baking, and hanging out with her BFF, Katie. But there’s one thing she loves the most … netball. Read all about it in her diary! Liz’s netball team are on their way to the semi-finals! But then their star Goal Attack breaks her ankle! Coach Michelle finds a new player, Emma, who is rumoured to be an excellent shooter. But the moment she starts playing, she misses every goal! What is going on? Can Liz find out in time to help her team get to the finals?

Abstract: Prima di Charlie, prima della Fabbrica di Cioccolato, c'è una storia piena di ingegno e fantasia... Ispirato alla folle magia di Roald Dahl, il meraviglioso racconto di come Willy Wonka sia diventato il più grande inventore, mago e cioccolatiere del mondo. Scritto da Sibéal Pounder, basato sull'attesissimo film della Warner, creato da Paul King e scritto per il cinema da Simon Farnaby e Paul King. Un mix inebriante di magia e musica, caos ed emozione raccontato con un cuore e un umorismo senza pari: Wonka presenta ai lettori un giovane Willy Wonka, ripieno di idee come un cioccolatino e determinato a cambiare il mondo un boccone delizioso alla volta, dimostrando che le cose migliori della vita iniziano con un sogno, e che se si ha la fortuna di incontrare Willy tutto diventa possibile. Età di lettura: da 9 anni.

Abstract: Electa pubblica il volume Penelope , in occasione della mostra romana al Parco archeologico del Colosseo (19 settembre 2024 - 12 gennaio 2025), destinato a restare in libreria ben oltre l'occasione espositiva, poiché è la prima, necessaria monografia su una delle figure più celebri del mito, la cui fortuna letteraria è pari a quella legata alla sua rappresentazione visiva: il che spiega la curatela congiunta di una scrittrice, Alessandra sarchi, e di uno storico dell'arte esperto di iconografia, Claudio Franzoni. I saggi dei maggiori studiosi vertono su Penelope nella letteratura antica, sul suo mondo, quello omerico, sulla tela che non è solo metafora della cucitura di canti. Diversi contributi ne analizzano l'immagine legata al gesto e al velo (tra malinconia, pudore e difesa da ciò che la circonda), la ricezione fra medioevo ed età moderna, fino al Novecento, quando le sue vicende sono state oggetto di riscritture da parte di importanti autrici contemporanee, con un focus finale incentrato sul personaggio nel cinema e a teatro. Segue un atlante visuale diacronico che ordina e raccoglie per la prima volta, sapientemente giustapposte fra un florilegio di citazioni scelte, quasi tutte le illustrazioni, talora inedite, delle opere più varie (vasi, anelli, statue e rilievi, miniature, disegni e stampe, dipinti, persino suppellettili) che restituiscono ai nostri occhi la fisionomia di Penelope, narrandone una storia parallela, per immagini. Penelope, "la più grande sognatrice della letteratura occidentale", nel nostro immaginario legata a un ideale normativo della moglie fedele, saggia custode della dimora-reggia, patrona delle scuole di scrittura e di ricamo, diventa più fascinosa con le sue zone misteriose e nei suoi aspetti contraddittori, letti anche in chiave psicanalitica, astuta e sfidante rispetto allo status di oggettiva minorità in cui è relegata la figura femminile nella cultura greca, ponendo delle domande nel contesto di una riflessione attuale sul ruolo e sulla condizione sociale delle donne.

Abstract: In Where's Mr Tractor?, you're on the look out for Mr Farmer, Mrs Combine Harvester, Mrs Sheepdog and Mr Tractor himself! Lift the final flap and there's a surprise mirror - always a hit with the little ones

Abstract: Unearth the mysteries of ancient fossils and discover the life and legacy of Mary Anning in this beautifully illustrated, fact-filled book for curious young readers. Have you ever found something mysterious? Something where you had no idea what it was but you had this feeling it was important, that it held a secret? Mary Anning was a fossil hunter, scouring the cliffs and seashores of Lyme Regis for strange rocks and shells. Monstrous marine reptiles and dinosaurs had once reigned the land and seas here millions of years ago, disappearing only to leave mysterious traces for humans to puzzle over. Mary's fossils paved the way for modern palaeontology and helped to piece together a picture of how the dinosaurs lived and evolved. Little did she know that 200 years later we would still be talking about her amazing discoveries and how she influenced our understanding of the history of the earth. Beautifully illustrated by brand-new talent Kate Winter, with stunning panoramic fold-out pages, this is a book to treasure and to read again and again, perfect for all fans of natural history and curious young explorers. 'A captivating story [...] wonderfully atmospheric' - JUNO magazine

Abstract: Inspired by The Lord of the Rings and the writing of Ursula K. Le Guin. Lynn Oakwood's debut epic fantasy is heart-warming and adventurous. An ancient magic, nature, and the taint of a dystopian world. Deep in the heart of the Sa’dalia rainforest, the city of Irieth has stood for millennia against the forces of darkness. When the human’s weapon strikes the city, the unlife breaks free and the world plunges into global conflict. With the ancient darkness on the loose, the seventeen-year-old guardian of the Alassians must brave the perils of a foreign land plagued by war to regain the Light and banish evil back to the Beyond. But to master his powers, the boy must first face his demons.

Abstract: Una mappa leporello, illustrata da Claudia Bordin di Mondomombo, conduce i giovanissimi visitatori alla scoperta delle principali attrazioni del Parco Archeologico del Colosseo e degli animali che lo abitano quotidianamente. Le incantevoli illustrazioni suggeriscono un percorso di visita ma allo stesso tempo invitano al racconto delle imprese che hanno portato alla costruzione degli archi trionfali, del Colosseo, delle Domus degli imperatori, da Nerone, a Tiberio ad Augusto, del tempio di Vesta e di tutti i monumenti che si affacciano sul Foro Romano. L’itinerario è corredato da una legenda multilingue in italiano, inglese, francese, tedesco, spagnolo, cinese, giapponese e arabo. Età di lettura: da 10 anni.

Abstract: Sade Hussein is the new girl at the prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy. She has no idea what to expect of her mysterious new boarding school an institution steeped in tradition and secrets. But she certainly didn't imagine her roommate, Elizabeth, to go missing on her first night. Or for people to think Sade had something to do with it. Suddenly everyone is talking about Sade, including the Unholy Trinity: the three most popular girls at school. Swept up in their circle, Sade can't shake the sense that there's more to Elizabeth's disappearance especially as the teachers don't seem to care. And then a student is found dead.It's clear there's more to Alfred Nobel Academy and its students than Sade could have imagined and she must race to uncover the truth. But secrets lurk around every corner and beneath every surface secrets that rival even her own

Abstract: An evil sorcerer has the kingdom in his grip and the only hope of stopping him is a treacherous quest to try and find the last remaining rebels and help them end his reign. With a horde of undead warriors on your trail and a series of blood-curdling dangers ahead of you, it would be a terrifying task for anyone but you're just a goblin, which makes things even more challenging

Abstract: È l’antivigilia di Natale e da Pettson e Findus fervono i preparativi. Ma mentre raccolgono rametti di abete per le decorazioni, Pettson si sloga la caviglia. Come faranno adesso a festeggiare il Natale, senza albero, senza prosciutto, polpette e pan di zenzero? Findus cerca di darsi da fare ma senza grandi risultati. Sembra che sarà un Natale piuttosto triste, ma poi i vicini cominciano a bussare alla porta… Una meravigliosa storia di gentilezza e condivisione, su come il Natale può tirare fuori il meglio dalle persone - e dai gatti, naturalmente! Età di lettura: da 4 anni.

Abstract: Quando Katniss urla "Mi offro volontaria, mi offro volontaria come tributo!" sa di aver appena firmato la propria condanna a morte. È il giorno dell'estrazione dei partecipanti agli Hunger Games, un reality show organizzato ogni anno da Capitol City con una sola regola: uccidi o muori. Ognuno dei Distretti deve sorteggiare un ragazzo e una ragazza tra i dodici e i diciotto anni che verrà gettato nell'Arena a combattere fino alla morte. Ne sopravvive uno solo, il più bravo, il più forte, ma anche quello che si conquista il pubblico, gli sponsor, l'audience. Katniss appartiene al Distretto 12, quello dei minatori, che gli Hunger Games li ha vinti solo due volte in 73 edizioni, e sa di aver poche possibilità di farcela. Ma si è offerta al posto di sua sorella minore e farà di tutto per tornare da lei. Da quando è nata ha lottato per vivere e lo farà anche questa volta. Nella sua squadra c'è Peeta, un ragazzo gentile che sembra non avere la stoffa per farcela. Lui è determinato a mantenere integri i propri sentimenti e dichiara davanti alle telecamere di essere innamorato di Katniss. Ma negli Hunger Games non esistono gli amici, non esistono gli affetti, non c'è spazio per l'amore. Bisogna saper scegliere e, soprattutto, per vincere bisogna saper perdere, rinunciare a tutto ciò che ti rende Uomo.

Abstract: In a few days, Nila’s great-grandmother, Muthassi, will have lived to have seen a thousand full moons. As her whole family prepares to celebrate, Muthassi has an accident. On the day of the full moon, she is in a small hospital room with no view of the night sky. But Nila is determined that Muthassi will see her thousandth full moon, even if she needs to take the moon to her. Will she succeed? Illustrated in intricate, hand-done papercut art by Keerthana Ramesh, this gentle story by Shobha Viswanath is a celebration of family.