Books with author Beatrice Alemagna

Five misfits – one holey, one folded up like an envelope, one floppy and boneless, one topsey-turvey, and one that can only be described as a total catastrophe – are perfectly content living in their ramshackle house until one day Mr Perfect, replete with bright pink knickerbockers and fluorescent hair, arrives to inform the happy-go-lucky crew that their lives are "completely worthless". Initially dejected and depressed, each character uses their own special talent to turn the criticism on its head. This quirky and allegorical picture book is filled with humorous and poignant moments, brought to life beautiful contemporary artwork from one of Europe's best-loved talents.

I am a most unusual animal. I have fur like a dog and I'm shaped like a sheep. But no one seems to know just what I am.Everyone tries to categorize the remarkable creature, but while he may not know what he is, he knows very well what he isn't—a cat, a rat, a lion, a wild boar, or hippopotamus.Then one day he meets an equally unusual animal who accepts him for himself. "I know what you are," she tells him. "You are my friend."This sweet, simple story will gladden the hearts of all children who have ever felt "different."

There were five of them altogether. Five misfits.The five had never amounted to much in life, nor did they feel like doing anything. And then one day, from who knows where, came an extraordinary fellow...When Mr Perfect comes to stay, the five misfits find themselves questioning what their purpose in life is. Can they teach him that not fitting in is more fun than trying to be perfect?A quirky, allegorical picture book from the multi award-winning creator of A Lion in Paris.

I am a most unusual animal. I have fur like a dog and I'm shaped like a sheep. But no one seems to know just what I am.Everyone tries to categorize the remarkable creature, but while he may not know what he is, he knows very well what he isn't—a cat, a rat, a lion, a wild boar, or hippopotamus.Then one day he meets an equally unusual animal who accepts him for himself. "I know what you are," she tells him. "You are my friend."This sweet, simple story will gladden the hearts of all children who have ever felt "different."