The Adventures of Cipollino
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Written by Gianni Rodari
Translated from Italian by Antony Shugaar
Illustrated by Dasha Tolstikova
In this enchantingly whimsical, darkly comic tale from Gianni Rodari (Italy's Roald Dahl), an unlikely hero—none other than a young onion!—takes up the fight against the tyrannical Prince Lemon, with wit and heart.
One of Hayao Miyazaki's 50 Favorite Children's Books!
Cipollino is young, brave, clever, and determined—exactly the kind of valiant hero that's bound to triumph in fairy tales. Except, did we mention that he's also a little onion? You read that right: In this fantastic book of high political drama—a classic of Italian children's literature—all of the characters are fruits, vegetables, and animals.
Here, Cipollino sets out to free his wrongfully imprisoned father. In the process, he faces off against scoundrels of all kinds. What hangs in the balance is nothing more or less than the freedom of an entire kingdom from the senseless rules imposed by the tyrannical Prince Lemon, and the equal dignity o
The Adventures of Cipollino
$29.99 USD