Dear friends and colleagues, The complete 2026 catalogue is finally ready! You can view it here All books have already been translated for ease of reference. Please ask for the titles you are interested in and we will send you the PDF. There is only one month to go until Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2026! You can find us at the same stand as last year (Hall 26, Stand A52). Would you like to find out more about the world of Sabir Editore? We still have a few slots available for appointments. Please write to rights@sabireditore.it to arrange a meeting. Last but not least, this year we have decided to move quickly and all the new releases up to May are already ready. Here they are!
PICTURE BOOKS
WHEN THE FOREST WALKED
From the illustrator of the international bestseller The Tightrope Wanderer, a story that celebrates the dialogue between man and nature.
Written by Martina Folena, illustrated by Marco Leoni
ISBN: 9791282519007
SIZE: 29,7 x 21 cm
PAGES: 40 AGE GROUP: 6+
THEMES: NATURE, INCLUSION, ENVIRONMENTALISM, RESPECT
RELEASE DATE: MARCH 2026
One day, suddenly, the forest starts to move. The inhabitants of the city are initially unconcerned, but as it gets closer, their agitation grows. What could it possibly want from us? Are we in danger? Should we defend ourselves? When the forest finally reaches its destination, a new balance is struck between humans, the forest and its creatures: a fantastic city where harmony reigns and there are no barriers between man and nature.
CASIMIRO’S DISCOVERY
An original plot to be unravelled slowly…
Written and illustrated by Antonio Bonanno
ISBN: 9791282519038
SIZE: 21 x 29,7 cm
PAGES: 40
AGE GROUP: 6+
THEMES: TRAVEL, SEARCH, LOSS, FEAR, CHANGE
RELEASE DATE: MARCH 2026
Casimiro is a child who lives with his grandmother and never wants to leave the house. His dream is to become a knitter, but he will soon have to set off on a journey in search of the right ingredients to make the perfect yarn. He will thus come out of his shell, facing increasingly challenging trials. After many adventures, his discovery will not be the yarn he invented, but the that, thanks to kindness and new friendships, any obstacle can be overcome.
WOLF’S MOUTH
“Bocca di lupo”(wolf’s mouth). Like traps for wild animals, like a wish for luck.
Written and illustrated by Letizia Iannaccone
ISBN: 9791282519045 SIZE: 17 x 24 cm
PAGES: 40
AGE GROUP: 7+
THEMES: JOURNEY, SEARCH, FALL, GROWTH, EMOTIONS, INTROSPECTION, CHANGEHYNESS, EVOLUTION, SHARING
RELEASE DATE: APRIL 2026
A new perspective on the wolf, the ultimate villain in stories but not so bad in real life, perhaps destined to fall into his own trap. An emotional trap that can deliberately consume you, due to an unexpected event, by chance or pure misfortune. The story of a journey, a fall and a rise, from beginning to end within one’s own emotions. With the help of a wise gut that gives suggestions and a confused and didactic head, we will discover that we have the right resources to untangle ourselves, say goodbye to confusion and perhaps create something new.
THE INCREDIBLE BRUNO
The humor of a little superhero who loses his temper a little too easily…
Written by Matilde Tacchini, illustrated by Asia Carbone
ISBN: 9791282519052
SIZE: 17 X 24 cm
PAGES: 40
AGE GROUP: 5+
THEMES: COMEDY, SUPERHEROES, FAMILY, ANGER
RELEASE DATE: APRIL 2026
Bruno is a good boy, at least until he loses his patience. Then he transforms into the Incredible Bruno. He is no longer a good boy, he is no longer JUST a boy. Bruno becomes a superhero with powers that are very useful in lots of dangerous situations. Like when he meets a witch, a wolf, an ogre and even the Kraken! But he could meet someone much more dangerous…
THE BLUE HOUR
A journey of the imagination, wich often comforts us or helps come to terms with things we cannot explain. The new book from Marianna Balducci
Written and illustrated by Marianna Balducci with photographs by Fabio Gervasoni
ISBN: 9791282519021
SIZE: 21 x 29,7 cm
PAGES: 44
AGE GROUP: 6+
THEMES: IMAGINATION, SEARCH, LOSS, FANTASY, MAGIC, CHANGE
RELEASE DATE: MAY 2026
Two brothers realise that their cat, Artemisia, has disappeared. They immediately set off on their search, travelling around the city, from the neighbourhood to the park, from the park to the harbour, and finally to the sea. Everything takes place during the blue hour, the time when the day is almost over and night is about to begin, a suspended moment when anything can happen and, if we keep our eyes open, the most mysterious aspects of our world can be revealed.
NONFICTION
FLOW. LET YOUR CREATIVITY STREAM
How often do you find yourself staring at a blank page? Flow cards are the key to overcome creative blocks!
Created and illustrated by Manuela Mapelli
ISBN: 9791282519014
SIZE: 8 x 12 cm
PAGES: 54 CARDS DECK
AGE GROUP: FOR EVERYONE
THEMES: CREATIVITY, DRAWING, CREATIVE BLOCKS, EXPERIMENTATION, PLAY
RELEASE DATE: FEBRUARY 2026
It often happens that you want to draw but don’t know where to start. Sometimes you even feel empty and without ideas! Flow cards feature 52 exercises, to be used alone or in a group, to help you step outside your comfort zone and reconnect with your creativity. The aim of the exercises is not the final product but the creative process! For artists, illustrators, or anyone who simply loves to draw, Flow will give you the right inspiration to pick up your pencil again without any inhibitions! Just pick a card and start experimenting!
NEWS FROM SABIR EDITORE
From 1 January 2026, Sabir Editore is even more independent: the entire property has been purchased by its two creators and founders, Giorgio Arcari and Valentina Albertini. The new company name is Sabir Editore SAS di Giorgio Arcari e C.
Donno, our bestseller published in November 2025 (the first print run sold out in two months, with the first reprint already delivered), is a finalist for the La Magna Capitana award and the Romics 2026 award.
For any information or curiosity, to request a translated PDF of a title, or to arrange a meeting at BCBF 2026, we are at your disposal.
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