Maddalena
Simply Read (Canada 2016); Bohem Press Italia (Italy 2019) - author and illustrator
Claudia and her doll Maddalena are always together. When Mom and Dad are away, brave Maddalena sometimes gets scared, and Claudia keeps her close for comfort. But one day, during a family trip, Maddalena is accidentally left at home, and Claudia must learn to face the distance from her beloved friend. A tender story about childhood fears, the comfort of those we love, and the small separations that help us grow.