Books and activities

Our favourite silent picture books

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“An imagine is worth more than a 1000 words” is an old saying. And in children books that is 100% true. An illustration, a good one especially, tells a story itself. The child looks at it and makes up any story he wants. What a joy and freedom of expresion!

This is our collection of wordless picture books so far. Enjoy!

The Wizard of Oz

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There are a lot of classical stories that will always remain in children’s hearts. But the one imagined by L. Frank Baum will be hard to top.

The Wizard of Oz had been made in various adaptations, illustrated picture books or plays and films. The adventures of Dorothy and her companions is known and loved all over the world.

We have quite a collection of Wizards in our daughter’s library, the last addition being the Romanian version published by Humanitas Junior in 2026 and illustrated by the great artist Iacob Desideriu.

Enjoy!

Goldfinches

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by Mary Oliver, art by Melissa Sweet

“Have you ever been so happy?“

A question for each one of us to respond to.

The latest book illustrated by Melissa Sweet, published in March 2026.

An ode to Mary Oliver poems, that won her a Pulitzer Price. To nature and her beauties and the way things are.

Enjoy!

ALA 150 Anniversary

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The winners of this year ( well, in fact the last year, 2025) awards were a joy and a surprise all at once. Creating good art for children is becoming more and more challenging and both sides, creator and reader, have their one journey to take.

We were lucky enough to be able to read some of the medalist and here they are.

Enjoy!