La gara di canto
(The Singing Contest)

CHILDREN ABC ZOO ÖBLINGS FIREFLIES BUG BOOK BUONVENTO CONCERT MATH SINGING

The stage is set—it’s time for the big singing competition! One by one, singers take the spotlight: young and old, shy beginners and seasoned pros, quirky characters full of charm and joy. Who will win the jury’s heart?

A whimsical board book for little ones (ages 2–5), La gara di canto (The Singing Contest) is a playful celebration of music, diversity, and self-expression. Each character is brought to life through simple, flat illustrations with big-headed figures caught mid-song—paired with playful lines like “Frankie Frastuono canta convinto, però fuori tono.” (“Frankie Frastuono sings with passion, but out of tune.”) Each one features a funny rhyme—short, catchy, and full of rhythm.

The book has been published by Minibombo. A sequel, Il concerto (The Concert), is coming next year.

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Astrid Alcante caccia un urlo assordante. / Antonio Novocale canta con voce nasale.
Astrid Alcante lets out a deafening scream. / Antonio Novocale sings with a nasal voice.

TAKEAWAYS:

  • A Playful Celebration of Music: A whimsical board book for little ones that captures the excitement of a big singing competition, featuring 14 diverse contestants from shy beginners to seasoned pros.
  • Catchy Rhymes and Rhythmic Fun: Short, humorous verses bring each quirky character to life, celebrating the joy of self-expression—even when the singing is a little out of tune.
  • Vibrant and Charming Visuals: Bold, simple illustrations with expressive, big-headed figures create a high-energy world that invites children to join in the musical fun.
Fa trilli, gorgheggi, virtuosi solfeggi… / Di pancia, di petto, che stile perfetto!
Canta tutte le scale, proprio così: / Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Si!
Signore e signori, che magnifico assolo, / è inconfondibile il grande Usignolo!

He does trills, vocal runs, and virtuosic solfeggi… / From the belly, from the chest—what perfect style! He sings all the scales, just like this: Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Si!
Ladies and gentlemen, what a magnificent solo—the great Usignolo is unmistakable!
Yannick Kestretto si esibisce in falsetto. / Winnie Wapalma canta con voce calma.
Yannick Kestretto performs in falsetto. / Winnie Wapalma sings with a calm voice.
Shoshana Keklasse fa le note basse. / Frankie Frastuono canta convinto, però fuori tono.
Shoshana Keklasse sings the low notes. / Frankie Frastuono sings with passion, but out of tune.
The publisher’s promo trailer