Summary
Ciao! Enter the endearing world of Piccolo, a problem-solver whose optimism, boundless enthusiasm, and love of gelato inspires his animal friend community.
Piccolo the stylish shrew is a list maker. On his list are all the favorite places he is eager to visit. As his day begins he runs into his pal Mr. Rosso who needs help carrying his artwork to the museum. Piccolo can’t believe his luck: the museum is on his list of favorite places! In no time at all, Piccolo is hel…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316574563 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0316574562 |
| Author: | Dan Yaccarino |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 9 December 2025 |
| Weight: | 460g |
| Dimensions: | 284mm x 248mm x 14mm |
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Praise for Piccolo
An Amazon Best Book of the Month
A CBC Teachers Favorite
A PR From The Heart Top Empowering Read of the Year
* “Piccolo, a “very helpful” shrew sporting a jaunty scarf and cap, begins the day sipping coffee on a balcony overlooking an Italian cityscape rendered in golds, yellows, and oranges that radiate with promise. …Working in saturated, digitally enhanced brush and ink, Yaccarino creates a world in which helping others facilitates la dolce vita–and dolci, too.“–Publishers Weekly, starred review
* “Yaccarino has truly made a name for himself in crafting sweet, relatable animals, and his skills are on full display with the titular shrew of this tale…emphasizing the importance of helping those who help others. The use of India ink for outlining gives the linework a cartoon pop against the well-saturated color choices throughout, and an assortment of Italian phrases (with a concluding glossary) and visual references immerse young readers in the culture of it all.”–Booklist, starred review
“A happy taste of Italian language and culture, sweet as gelato and bound to leave readers and listeners of any age responding ‘Grazie.’”–School Library Journal
“A more fervent picture-book tribute to Italy may not exist. Yaccarino’s bold artwork makes excellent use of texture and shading; small joys abound, too…this paean to Italian lands, culture, and food is a perfect read….A love letter to Italy at its best and a snazzy charmer of a book through and through.”–Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
Dan Yaccarino
Dan Yaccarino has been making books and entertainment for children for more than 30 years, including the animated series Oswald and Doug Unplugs, and the picture books Unlovable, Five Little Pumpkins and The Luna Sisters series. Dan’s children’s books have been named to the Texas Bluebonnet list, the Kirkus Best Children’s Book list, the New York Times 10 Best Illustrated list, and the Bologna Ragazzi. He is also the recipient of ALA Notable Books and state awards. An Italian American, Dan’s heritage inspired him to write and illustrate All the Way to America, which depicted his family’s immigration from Sorrento to New York City, and now Piccolo.
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