Aeolian Children’s Books
On this page, I collect all children’s books I know of that are set on or about the Aeolian Islands. My goal is to create as complete a collection as possible – from volcanoes and mermaids to island adventures.
Do you know a children’s book about the Aeolian Islands that’s missing here? I’d love to hear from you! Contact me on Instagram or email ciao@le-sette-sorelle.com.
Bibi e Zazù, gatti strombolani
Two cats, Bibi and Zazù, live on Stromboli and love the volcano and its seasons. Through their eyes, children discover the games, colors, and places of the island. Also published in German as “Bibi und Zazù. Zwei Katzen auf Stromboli”.
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Compleanno a Stromboli
Celebrate Nicolino’s birthday on Stromboli! Grandma Caterina arrives from Ginostra by boat. There are typical sweets, games, dances, and fireworks – a special gift from the beloved volcano.
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Elica a Stromboli
Elica’s mission on Stromboli is documented by Toby, an unusual reporter with a passion for drones. There’s so much to tell, because the island and the volcano never stop surprising. Elica, Fly, Freccia, and Vogel experience unforgettable adventures with Iddu, the volcano.
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Filastrocca dei sette vulcani
A rhyming poem about the seven volcanoes of the Aeolian Islands. A fantastic journey to the “seven sisters” – the active ones like Stromboli and Vulcano, and the dormant but still vibrant other islands.
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For Love
Early each morning, Carina and her father climb the sleeping volcano to tend to their garden. “Why do the wonders of the garden exist?” she asks. “For Love,” is always his mysterious reply. A tender story set on the volcanic island of Salina – filled with bees, caper bushes, peaches, and prickly pears.
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Geronimo e i pirati all’assalto delle pepite verdi
On the beautiful island of Salina lives wise Geronimo – the oldest caper plant on the island – with his 130 siblings. When pirates attack one day, he must defend the “green nuggets” (capers) with his friends Melo the seagull and the butterfly Simo.
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Il vulcano in mezzo al mare
A beautifully illustrated picture book about Stromboli. A journey through the village, the beaches, and the streets along the volcano – both real and fantastical. Now in its 3rd edition.
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Stregalina
Lina is not like the other children in the fishing village. The local children believe she is a witch. When Lina tries to prove them wrong, she discovers that she can fly higher than she ever imagined. Inspired by Aeolian folk tales about the Majare (witches), who were said to steal fishermen’s boats at night and fly them to distant lands.
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Lapillo, il gatto dalle sette isole
Lapillo, a little red cat, mysteriously wakes up on a remote beach on Alicudi. Together with the dog Nelson and the seagull Becco giallo, he embarks on an adventurous journey through all seven Aeolian Islands in search of his home.
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Le Isole Eolie e gli amici animali
An adventurous journey to discover the seven Aeolian Islands – on each island you’ll find a special animal friend. The professor donkey, the singing cricket, and many other animals will teach you that friendship is the most important thing!
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Le Isole Eolie e il vento bambino
A little wind who loves to travel decides to visit the islands of his great-grandfather. The wind can be very mischievous, but if he likes you, he’ll take you to the volcano craters and blow the tourists’ hats away!
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Le Isole Eolie e la stella dei desideri
A shooting star becomes a starfish and finds itself in the depths of a wonderful volcanic archipelago: the Aeolian Islands. With new friends like Polpo Baffone, Pesce Spadino, and Professor Tartaruga, it embarks on an exciting adventure.
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L’isola che c’è!
The story of a little monk seal named Bebelle and two siblings, Peonia and Zenzero, who live with their grandparents on Filicudi after their parents’ separation. Between sun, sea, and beach, they find adventure and joy – and an unforgettable encounter with the seal Bebelle.
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Ninna nanna di stelle e di mare
A dream journey of a girl into the ocean depths beneath the volcano Stromboli. Children discover the creatures of the sea – crabs, jellyfish, starfish, sardines, and dolphins. Also published in French as “Berceuse d’étoile et de mer”.
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Sette Fiabe per Sette Isole
Seven fairy tales for seven islands – an enchanting collection of stories set on each of the Aeolian Islands. From Lipari to Alicudi, from talking animals to flying children.
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The Seven Sisters – Children’s Fairy Tales from the Aeolian Islands
A magical story for children aged about 5 and up about seven sisters who embody the soul of the Aeolian Islands. Each sister represents one of the seven islands of the archipelago.
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Als die Schildkröte nach Stromboli kam
”The turtle swam and swam. And when she emerged on a beautiful clear summer morning, she saw it: The destination of her dreams!” A beautifully illustrated picture book for children aged 2 to 5, set on the volcanic island of Stromboli.
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