Roberto Piumini

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  • Bibliography:
    27 Books
  • First Book:
    October 1991
  • Latest Book:
    December 2022
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Fairytale Retellings: Snow White

Snow White (Sep-2009)

Book List in Order: 27 titles

  • Saint and the Circus

  • Knot in the Tracks

  • Doctor Me Di Cin

    When Prince Ma La Di is ailing, his father summons Doctor Me Di Cin. The doctor prescribes a healthy dose of fresh air, but the prince refuses to leave the palace. Doctor Me Di Cin promises to find an herbal cure. Each day, he returns to the palace e...

  • The 3 Little Pigs

    The three little pigs aren't so little anymore, so Mama Pig tells them it's time they go out into the world on their own. It's a dark and scary night in the forest, but they each manage to build a house. One is made of straw, one is made of wood, and...

  • Cinderella

    Cinderella is constantly teased by her evil stepmother and stepsisters. They make her do all the chores when her father is away. Then, when everyone in the city is invited to the Prince's palace for a royal ball, no one thinks of inviting Cinderella!...

  • Goldilocks and the 3 Bears

    As Goldilocks walks through the forest, she spies a cottage in a clearing. The curious little girl peeks in the window and sees that nobody is home, so she steps inside and takes a look around. What Goldilocks doesn't know is that the cottage belongs...

  • Hansel and Gretel

    Hansel and Gretel wander through the woods as they try to find their way home. Suddenly, they spot something peculiar -- a house made of candy! As they nibble on the sugar-covered windows, a strange old woman opens the door. She invites them inside, ...

  • Little Red Riding Hood

    On a bright, summer day, Little Red Riding Hood journeys alone through the forest. Along the way, she meets a wolf who seems quite friendly. As they walk and talk, Little Red tells the wolf that she's on her way to visit her grandmother. Suddenly, th...

  • Pinocchio



  • Puss in Boots

    A young boy inherits a cat from his dying father. What good is a cat? he wonders when, suddenly, the cat starts to talk! He tells the boy to get him a pair of walking boots and a sturdy bag. Then, the strange little cat slips the boots on his feet, t...

  • Snow White

    Fairytale Retellings: Snow White

    Snow White is forced to run away from home when her evil stepmother grows jealous of her beauty. The girl wanders alone through the dark forest and soon spots a curious little house. When she knocks at the door, seven little dwarves welcome her in! S...

  • There Is a Book

  • The Happy Prince

  • The Pied Piper of Hamelin

  • The Raven and the Fox

  • The Selfish Giant

    One of Oscar Wildes' most treasured tales, The Selfish Giant  tells the story of a hardened giant who learns to soften and open his heart. This enchanting retelling by award-winning teacher-turned-author Roberto Piumini is imaginatively illustra...

  • The Tortoise and the Hare

  • Sleeping Beauty

    A beautiful young princess is cursed with a hundred years of sleep, and she can only be awakened by a prince. Bright illustrations and colorful language come together in a delightful retelling of this classic tale. ...

  • The Bremen Musicians

    In this retelling of the Brothers Grimm folktale, an outcast donkey, dog, cat, and rooster come together to find a new life as a group of musicians in a town called Bremen. Their journey together unexpectedly leads them to cross paths with four bandi...



  • The Fox and the Grapes

    In this new retelling of the classic Aesop's fable, kids are introduced to a hungry fox who tries to reach for a juicy bunch of grapes that are beyond his reach. Through his failed attempts, we learn that it simply isn't possible to get everything we...

  • Peter Pan

    Rediscover this classic tale about the boy who doesn't want to grow up and his adventures with Wendy Darling and her two brothers. Retold by award-winning Italian author, Roberto Piumini, this beloved fairy tale comes to life through the bright and c...

  • The Cicada and the Ant

    A classic fable, "The Cicada and the Ant" provides a lesson about the importance of hard work and planning for the future. Retold by award-winning Italian author, Roberto Piumini, this classic tale comes to life through the bright and colorful illu...

  • The Wolf and the Seven Kids

    This new adaptation of the original tale by the Brothers Grimm, "The Wolf and the Seven Kids" is the story of a mother goat who must leave her seven kids at home while she gets food. She warns them against the wolf, who tries to trick the kids into l...

  • Goldilocks and the Three Bears

    This delightful new adaptation follows the tale of little girl Goldilocks and her intrusion into the three bears' house, sampling their food, chairs, and beds, until she is finally discovered. Specially designed for the tablet, children will be delig...

  • Bobbo, Where Are You Going?

    Collection of Bobbo Before Bed Stories "It's Bobbo the Bear. The bear I really love." This collection of Bobbo stories includes "Bobbo and the Shadow," "Bobbo Goes Far," and "Bobbo, Bea and the Squirrels. In "Bobbo and the Shadow," Bobbo the Be...

  • Bobbo, What Are You Doing?

    Collection of Bobbo Before Bed Stories "It’s Bobbo the Bear. The bear I really love." This collection of Bobbo stories includes "Bobbo's Curls," "Bobbo and the Forgetful Bear," and "Bobbo and the Stolen Little Boy. In "Bobbo's Curls," Bobbo the...

  • Glowrushes

    A beautiful, wise tale about imagination, chronic illness, and friendship for young readers by an Italy's foremost children's book author.“I don’t think I have read anything like this before â€" a tale of life, death, love and beauty. . . . I hop...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Roberto Piumini has published 27 books.

Roberto Piumini does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Glowrushes, was published in December 2022.

The first book by Roberto Piumini, Saint and the Circus, was published in October 1991.

No. Roberto Piumini does not write books in series.
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