AGOSTINO’S BOOKS
masterpieces for children
Agostino Traini is one of the most appreciated, loved and internationally sold Italian illustrators
- 3D pop-ups
- reading age: from 3 years
- 14 full-colour pages
- dimensions: 25 x 20 cm
- published: from Christmas 2024 onwards
- price: euro 24,00
- isbn: 0000000
- 3D pop-ups
- reading age: from 3 years
- 14 full-colour pages
- dimensions: 25 x 20 cm
- published: from Christmas 2024 onwards
- price: euro 24,00
- isbn: 0000000
Agostino Traini has always created children’s picture books, activity books, delightful crafts and paper objects.
His genius is in telling the youngest a non-fiction concept, with a divulging character, on many topics, from the scientific to the ecological, from the religious to the adventurous and historical, magnificently synthesising the heart of the subject with amiability and sympathy.
One of his latest series, Mr. Water for Mondadori types, has sold over 2 million copies in China alone!
In these Christian pop-ups, he manages to reach the depths of the mystery narrated by conveying the heart of faith in precise images and iconographic choices. We propose three pop-ups and an Advent Calendar, not yet published in Italy but already published in the USA by Beaming Books.
The Birth of Jesus
Christmas pop-up book
This beautiful Christmas story, from the Annunciation to Mary to the birth of Jesus, captures all the awe and wonder of the biblical story with great artistry. Each page of the story comes to life thanks to the fascinating illustrations, many details and complex perspectives. The timeless Christmas story in pop-up form is a perfect gift to be enjoyed with children and re-opened every year for a lifetime.
It is also a great tool for educators and catechists.
The Birth of Jesus won the 2016 Moonbeam Award and the 2017 Illumination Award in the United States. Upon its release in the US market, it was the best-selling children’s Christmas book at Barnes & Nobles in Manhattan.
Advent Calendar
with 25 figurines of characters of different ages, professions and situations
Jesus is Risen!
Easter pop-up book
A pop-up to get to the heart of Easter. From the empty tomb to Jesus‘ appearance to the disciples, to Pentecost, the story of Jesus’ triumph over death is told in 7 lively pop-ups.
Among the very rare children’s publications on the Easter season, it is perfect as a gift and also as a tool for educators and catechists.
Through powerful and imaginatively unprecedented scenes, this colourful pop-up brings the Easter story to life for children in a completely new way that will shape their knowledge also in adulthood.
The Life of Martin Luther
Pop-up book
The story of Martin Luther and his role in triggering the Protestant Reformation is told interactively in this beautiful pop-up book. From Luther’s decision to become a monk to the 95 Theses, the story is brought alive and dramatic through vivid illustrations. Published for the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation in 2017, The Life of Martin Luther is full of surprising details and acquaints children and adults alike with a fundamental chapter of Christian history.
In this children’s book, the popular version of Luther’s life has been retold, also drawing on the expertise of distinguished US historians.
Agostino Traini
He was born in Rome in 1961. As a child, he was a policeman, soldier, bear, pilot, climber, cat, sailor, explorer and many other brave animals and men. He is now an established author of children’s picture books published all over the world. His characters, including the Mucca Moka (Moka Cow) and Signor Acqua (Mr. Water), delight many children in Asia as well.
