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Books by Davide Cali

I DIDN'T DO MY HOMEWORK BECAUSE... by Davide Cali
CHILDREN'S AND TEEN
Released: March 4, 2014
by Davide Cali, illustrated by Benjamin Chaud
"Ultimately, "list" books wear thin, and this is no exception. It will likely be passed around, but repeated readings are not particularly rewarding. (Picture book. 5-9)"
Who doesn't want to learn new excuses for unfinished assignments? Read full book review >
10 LITTLE INSECTS by Davide Cali
Released: June 1, 2013
by Davide Cali, illustrated by Vincent Pianina
"Bright and altogether engaging; aspiring entomologists should find it extra amusing. (Graphic mystery. 10-15)"
A remote island and a weekend getaway, with murder on the menu. Read full book review >
EACH TO HIS OWN! by Davide Cali
Released: Feb. 20, 2013
illustrated by Davide Cali, developed by Paramecio Studio, Kite Edizioni Srl
"No bells but maybe a few whistles and definitely some giggles. (iPad novelty app. 5-9)"
In this droll, wordless import, a dozen dogs or other animals are connected to as many walkers by, usually, very long leashes. Read full book review >
THE ENEMY by Davide Cali
ADVENTURE
Released: April 14, 2009
by Davide Cali, illustrated by Serge Bloch
"Though too metaphorical for the very young, middle-grade readers may well tuck away a small piece of this book to save for the future. (Picture book. 8-12)"
War demands an enemy: Two khaki-clad soldiers peer out of holes, torn through the page as if by bullets. Read full book review >
I LOVE CHOCOLATE by Davide Cali
FOOD & COOKING
Released: Feb. 10, 2009
by Davide Cali, illustrated by Evelyn Daviddi
"The colors are gorgeous and, appropriately, are reminiscent of a Wayne Thiebaud cupcake—chocolate, of course. (Picture book. 2-5)"
Let us stuff our caloric worries away and now praise, in read-aloud voice, chocolate—that giver of happiness and succor and stomachaches. Read full book review >
MAMA ROBOT by Davide Cali
FAMILY AND GROWING UP
Released: Feb. 12, 2008
by Davide Cali, illustrated by AnnaLaura Cantone, translated by Marcel Danesi
"Good choice, kid. (Picture book. 6-8)"
Weary of never seeing his working mother after school, a lad imagines building a robotic parent who would make all his favorite foods, do his homework, never tell him to brush and would take care of the odd bully or obnoxious neighbor to boot. Read full book review >
PIANO PIANO by Davide Cali
Released: July 1, 2007
by Davide Cali, illustrated by Éric Heliot, translated by Randi Rivers
"Though framed as a tale for emergent readers, this actually has more to say to parents with selective memory who might be disinclined to give their children's preferences sufficient weight. (Picture book. 6-8)"
Thanks to some grandfatherly intervention, young Marcolino avoids the hated piano to practice a more agreeable instrument in this pointed import. Read full book review >