Children's literature highlights classic and contemporary works

Children's literature encompasses various styles and eras, ranging from classic novels to illustrated picture books designed for different age groups and reading methods.

Timeless classics include Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s ‘The Little Prince’, which has sold an estimated 140 million copies and features a pilot meeting a child from a small planet in the Sahara Desert. Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ is also noted as a significant work in the genre.

Contemporary publishers like Kite Edizioni highlight modern illustrated books that address complex themes through visual storytelling. Notable recent titles include ‘Orso Grande e Orso Piccolo’ by Davide Calì and Matilde Tacchini, which explores relationship dynamics, and ‘Il venditore di felicità’ by Davide Calì and Marco Somà, a multi-award-winning work regarding the nature of happiness.