Description

by Susana Torrubiano (Author), Giulia Orecchia (Illustrator)

The fairy Rose no longer wants to fulfill the wishes of boys and girls. Soon, she discovers that what she really likes is... scaring them! After granting wishes to girls and boys for thousands of years will Rose's wish finally come true?

"What do you want, girl?"
"I want to be... a rugby player!"Every time a girl or boy makes a wish which break gender stereotypes, the fairy Rose leaves angrily, without fulfilling it.But soon the fairy realizes that she too has an unconventional wish... Will the other fairies help her make it come true? And what will happen to the unfulfilled wishes of the boys and girls?Tambi?n disponible en espa?ol. (Also available in Spanish.)

Author Biography

Susana Torrubiano was born in Madrid. She studied Social Work at the Universidad Pontificia de Comillas in Madrid (Spain), and Education, Family and New Technologies at the Universidad Pontificia in Salamanca (Spain). She currently works as the person in charge of social action projects and volunteering in a Foundation.

Giulia Orecchia has been an illustrator since 1980. She illustrates and designs books and games for children and teenagers.After finishing her studies at the Brera School of Art (Italy), she studied visual design at the Scuola Politecnica del Design in Milan (fascinated by Bruno Munari, who taught there) and art therapy. She loves to tell stories with pictures and tries to accompany and add to literary texts using the powerful language of images.

Specifications

• Weight: 200gr
• Usage: Indoor & outdoor

Pros and cons

• Sustainably produced
• Ideal for everyday use
• May discolor in direct sunlight