My Nonno Loves

(Hardback)

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This uplifting and gently funny ode to grandfathers celebrates everything they love especially their grandchildren!

My nonno loves being in his garden, with a coffee in hand and songs in the air. But most of all, my nonno loves me!

Perfect for grandparents to read aloud to their grandchildren, this joyful picture book is the ideal keepsake for grandfathers everywhere. With tenderly drawn illustrations and heartfelt text, the book highlights how grandfathers fill each day with play, see the magic in ordinary moments, and cherish their family above all else. A story of joy, love and togetherness,My Nonno Loves ...will be treasured by everyone in the family!

CELEBRATES TRADITIONS: While the loveable characters embrace their Italian heritage,My Nonno Lovesencourages readers of all backgrounds to celebrate their own families' traditions.
FAMILY TIES: The book was created by talented siblings Adelle and Claudia Frittitta as an ode to grandads everywhere and it was inspired by their own beloved nonno!
CELEBRATES THE BEAUTY IN SMALL THINGS: From poring over precious coin collections to watching tomato plants grow, children and grandparents alike will love the story's prompts to talk about their favourite everyday moments.
MEANINGFUL GIFT: An emphasis on connection and enjoying everyday moments makes this an affirming read and an excellent year-round gift for anyone wanting to celebrate their grandparent.

Perfect for:

• Parents looking for a Father's Day, Christmas or birthday gift from their children for their grandfather, nonno, abuelo,farfar oropa.
• Fans ofTheres Only One Grandpa Like You.
• Parents, carers and grandparents looking for an engaging, uplifting book for children aged 3+.

Author Bio

Adelle Frittitta is a Melbourne-based teacher of art and design, a DIY crafter, lover of beef noodle soup and flower gardener (she tries). She studied Creative Arts at Deakin University, majoring in painting, and has a Dip.Ed in Secondary Education from ACU. You'll often find her wearing colourful skirts, eating doughnuts and rummaging through op shops with her kids, Ivy and Maro.

Claudia Frittitta is a Melbourne-based freelance designer and illustrator with several years' experience in strategic branding and packaging design. Her passion lies in creating contemporary, playful and innovative design, and she signed as an artist with The Illustration Room in 2022. In her spare time, she tends to her growing house plant collection.