Ciao! Enter the endearing world of Piccolo, a stylish scooter-riding shrew whose optimism and boundless enthusiasm (and perhaps his love of gelato) can solve any problem. As his day begins, Piccolo runs into his pal Mr. Rosso who needs help carrying his artwork to the museum. Piccolo can’t believe his luck: the museum is on his list of favorite places to visit! In no time at all, Piccolo is helping all his friends solve problems as he zips around the city on his scooter. But with so many ways to lend a hand, Piccolo might not have time to visit the one place on his list he loves the most.

Full of adventure, culture, and some tasty hazelnut gelato, this endearing tale of friendship and teamwork proves that helping others is the most powerful triumph of all. Young readers will also learn some Italian words as they follow along with Piccolo’s adventures.

Hardcover picture book, unpaginated. 2025.