These are the most beautiful books and illustrated books to give to children at Christmas

I am anger by – by Camilla Ronzullo (Zelda was a writer) – Ape Junior

An emotional and profound journey to discover one of the most intense and often feared emotions: anger. In this text full of suggestions, the author invites us to welcome this emotion, not to repress it, but to transform it into creativity and vitality. A mixture of stories, strategies and advice, designed to help us understand anger and learn to live with it in a positive way. Pages that are not only to be read, but also to be drawn, colored and, sometimes, even torn, to free ourselves from what holds us back. A work that transforms anger into a tool for growth and expression. Recommended for ages 7 and up.

Endless Adventures – The Land of Lost Things – by Andy Griffiths – Salani

From the author of 13 story tree househere is another wild book, full of madness and laughter, where the protagonist is the little reader. Recommended for ages 7 and up.

The Ogre Downstairs – by Olivier Dupin – Black Egg

Red flags with black crosses fly above the city and soldiers are everywhere, while people begin to disappear. Sarah and her sister, now alone, will find themselves discovering the true nature of the “ogre from downstairs”, a man with a dark look but a generous heart. A strong and poetic book that tells the story of the Righteous of the Nations: people who, although often remaining anonymous, risked their lives to save the Jews from Nazi-fascist persecution during the Second World War. An emotional tribute to those who had the courage to carry out acts of great humanity in a dark period of history. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

There’s a Stone for You – by Mary Lyn Ray – Rizzoli

The world is full of rocks. Small, large, hidden or in plain sight, ready to be climbed or simply picked up and put in your pocket. And in some corner there is a truly special stone… For Rizzoli, the 2020 Andersen award-winning illustrator gives us a poetic book, perfect for children aged 5 and up, which celebrates one of the great passions of the little ones: There’s a rock for you by Mary Lyn Ray. Illustrations by Felicita Sala.

Jersey no. 7 – by Francesco D’Adamo – Giunti

Already the 2022 Girls and Boys Strega Prize, D’Adamo tells a touching story: that of Raj, recruited to work during the 2022 World Cup and then disappeared in Qatar, and that of his sister Lila, who set out in search of him. Jersey no. 7 shows a different face of football entertainment compared to what we too often remember: the denial of rights, corruption and the death of many workers. Recommended for ages 11 and up.

We are the forest – by Madeline Claire Franklin – Mondadori

Eden is an introverted and rebellious teenager, marked by the loss of her mother and her father in prison. After spending much of her life alone, she is entrusted to her maternal uncle, a ranger who lives in the Happy Valley nature reserve. Here he decides to start again, changing his name to Rhi as a symbol of a new beginning. But one day, while exploring the dense forest, she comes across an incredible scene: four girls appear before her, escorted by two imposing wolves. They have a wild appearance, with dirty skin covered in shreds of fur. One of them is seriously injured.

Me, myself and my adventures – Diary of an escape – by Charly Delwart – La Nuova Frontiera junior

Gaspard, the protagonist, is 10 years old and has decided to leave on a great adventure: escape from home and conquer the world. But before you leave, there are some questions you absolutely need to resolve. A book recommended for readers aged 9 and up, full of emotions and reflections.