THE wild FRIENDS BOOK
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THE CONCEPT: A CREATIVE DIALOGUE WITH THE NATURAL WORLD
• interactive • meaningful • magical
Target Audience: Children aged 6 to 10 (Elementary school)
THE wild FRIENDS BOOK is far more than a classic fill-in-the-blank album. It is an artistic invitation for children to engage in a genuine dialogue with nature. In the digital era, this book offers a haptic, aesthetically sophisticated anchor for friendships during the elementary school years.
Twenty-two hand-painted wildlife species, brought to life through exquisite gouache illustrations, introduce themselves to the children. They share stories of their world and reveal fascinating facts about their everyday lives.
• Educational Value: Playful knowledge sharing with the character of a wildlife encounter.
• Creative Freedom: Plenty of space for free creativity: poetry, drawings, jokes, personal reflections and so much more.
• Identification: Each animal acts as a mentor, encouraging self-expression and empathy.
• Sustainability: Designed for plastic-free, FSC-certified, and climate-neutral production.
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• Extent: 96 pages, fully illustrated in gouache.
• Format: 21 x 17.5 cm, Hardcover, thread stitching, ribbon marker.
• ENGLISH TRANSLATION: available
ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR
Elisa Freudenthal, a trained set designer (BRERA Academy of Fine Arts Milan), brings her keen eye for atmosphere and composition from the world of cinema and theatre to the page. In 2021, she established her own studio and self-publishing label, Atelier Freudenthal. After years in Berlin and Hamburg, she has returned with her husband, son, and their mini poodle to her roots in South Tyrol where she writes and paints with love and passion for tiny and tall people.
Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2026
I look forward to presenting THE wild FRIENDS BOOK to you in person and exploring the possibility for a collaboration.
CONTACT FOR AGENTS &
PUBLISHERS
Elisa Freudenthal
www.atelierfreudenthal.com
mail@atelierfreudenthal.com

