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8 9 y separately published work icon The Very Cranky Bear Nick Bland , Nick Bland (illustrator), ( trans. Elena Montemaggi with title Orso che broncio! ) Bologna : Caissa Italia , 2020 Z1517308 2008 single work picture book children's In the jingle jangle jungle on a wet and windy day, four little friends meet a very cranky bear. Can they cheer him up?
4 3 y separately published work icon Pig the Winner Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), ( trans. Elena Montemaggi with title Oreste il campione ) Bologna : Caissa Italia , 2020 9309914 2016 single work picture book children's

'Pig was a pug

'and I'm sorry to say

'if he didn't come first

'it would ruin his day.

'Won't he ever learn?!

'Pig, the world's greediest Pug, won't play fair. He'll do anything to win!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
2 1 y separately published work icon I Need a Hug Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), ( trans. Elena Montemaggi with title Vorrei tanto un abbraccio ) Bologna : Caissa Italia , 2020 8696877 2015 single work picture book children's

''I need a hug.

Will you cuddle me, Lou?'

'What? With those spikes?

Get away from me! Shoo!'

'All this little porcupine wants is a hug. But with such prickly spikes, will she ever get the cuddle she craves?

'A truly adorable tale from the best-selling creator of Pig the Pug and Thelma the Unicorn.' (Publication summary)
4 4 y separately published work icon Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), ( trans. Elena Montemaggi with title I piranha non mangiano le banane ) Bologna : Caissa Italia , 2020 7207799 2015 single work picture book children's (taught in 1 units)

'Hey there guys.

Would you like a banana?

What's wrong with you, Brian?

You're a Piranha.'

'Brian is a piranha. He is also a vegetarian. But do you think he can convince his family to join him?' (Publication summary)
2 y separately published work icon The Return of Thelma the Unicorn Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), ( trans. Elena Montemaggi with title Il ritorno di Thelma l'unicorno ) Bologna : Caissa Italia , 2020 17038695 2019 single work picture book children's

'Thelma the Unicorn didn’t like being famous, so she fled the spotlight and disappeared... But the world was heartbroken! ‘We miss our UNICORN!’ Thelma, it's time to get your sparkle back on ...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.
6 2 y separately published work icon The Fabulous Friend Machine Nick Bland , Nick Bland (illustrator), ( trans. Elena Montemaggi with title La favolosa macchina trova-amici ) Bologna : Caissa Italia , 2019 9946445 2016 single work picture book children's fantasy

'Popcorn is, quite simply, the friendliest chicken at Fiddlesticks farm! When she finds a Fabulous Friend Machine in the barn, she sets about making some brand new friends. But behind the screen of the Fabulous Friend Machine, maybe her new friends are not so friendly after all... A cautionary tale from the globally best-selling Nick Bland.' (Publication summary)
3 2 y separately published work icon Pig the Elf Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), ( trans. Elena Montemaggi with title Oreste l'elfo ) Bologna : Caissa Italia , 2019 9672422 2016 single work picture book children's

'No one loves Christmas more than Pig. And the world’s greediest Pug will stay up all night to get his presents!' (Publication summary
4 3 y separately published work icon Pig the Fibber Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), ( trans. Elena Montemaggi with title Oreste Il Brigante ) Bologna : Caissa Italia , 2019 8757658 2015 single work picture book children's

'He's back! But this time Pig, the world's greediest Pug, is telling great big lies. Won't he ever learn? ' (Publication summary)
7 4 y separately published work icon Pig the Pug Aaron Blabey , Aaron Blabey (illustrator), ( trans. Elena Montemaggi with title Oreste la peste ) Bologna : Caissa Italia , 2019 6980675 2014 single work picture book children's

'Pig was a Pug and I'm sorry to say, he was greedy and selfish in most every way. Pig is the greediest Pug in the world. He is ill-tempered, rude and unreasonable. When Pig the Pug is asked to share his toys, something unexpected happens ... Hopefully Pig has learned a lesson!' (Publication summary)
3 y separately published work icon Thelma the Unicorn Thelma the Unicorn with Unicorn Horn Aaron Blabey , ( trans. Elena Montemaggi with title Thelma, l'unicorno ) Bologna : Caissa Italia , 2019 11547669 2015 single work picture book children's

'Oh, Thelma looked amazing. She was a unicorn! 'I'm special now,' she cried out loud. And so, a star was born...

'Thelma is an ordinary pony who longs to be more. One day, she spots a carrot on the ground and comes up with a brilliant idea! She ties it to her head, just before a skidding truck spills pink paint and glitter all over her!' (Publication summary)
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