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I Love You This Much, Nonna has been named to Kirkus Reviews’
Best Books of 2018.

I Love You This Much, Nonna

Written by James Doti
Illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline

The third installment in a trilogy involving a young boy, Jimmy, his family and his little dog, Blackie. The setting is Chicago during the 1950s. In this book, Jimmy’s beloved grandmother, who he calls “Nonna,” passes away. The book’s theme involves how Nonna’s passing affects Jimmy emotionally and how he ultimately comes to accept it:  “Nonna isn’t really gone. Nonna’s soft voice, tender touch and gentle smile will always be with him. Nonna, Jimmy now knows, lives inside him.”

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“The text is accessible and moving, and Ibatoulline’s paintings beautifully capture the bygone era in which the vivid tale is set, revealing both the love and humor in Jimmy’s family. This is sure to have children playing the ‘I love you this much’ game of the title. Readers should be touched by this bittersweet family tale and captivated by the frame-worthy art.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“I Love You This Much, Nonna touches the heart and teaches essential lessons in a style that is genuine and searching and irresistible. This is a book I would like to share with every child I know—and with every adult.”
—PICO IYER, author of The Art of Stillness: Adventures in Going Nowhere

Jimmy Finds His Voice

Written by James Doti
Illustrated by Lisa Mertins

Jimmy Finds His Voice is James Doti's second book based on his childhood. His positive caring message, told in his gentle style, will appeal to children and to the adults who read to them. Lisa Mertins’ charming illustrations bring the story to life.

“A charming story with delightful pictures for reading together.” —KIRKUS REVIEWS

A Christmas Adventure in
Little Italy

Written by James Doti
Illustrated by Lisa Mertins

James Doti's A Christmas Adventure in Little Italy is a heartwarming tale of a boy and his dog, set against the backdrop of a 1950s-era Italian neighborhood. The evocative images and child-friendly narrator's voice will enchant young readers (and listeners), transporting them to a time gone by.

“Charmingly told and beautifully illustrated, it even includes a recipe for biscotti, making it a perfect gift for children.” —ITALIAN AMERICA

“Who could not love a story about a grandma who bakes cookies, and a pet dog and snow and big city life?” —FOOLERYLAND