What happens when it is a hot day and you have nothing to do? Well, become pirates of course! Join Julio Bunny and his friends on this new, swashbuckling adventure as they plan incredible feats and navigate the terrifying seas! But what does this gang of pirates do when their ship gets stuck on the river bank? Find out in this imaginative tale written and illustrated by Italian author Nicoletta Costa!



NICOLETTA COSTA was born in Trieste (Italy) in 1953, where she was brought up and still lives today. After graduating in Architecture in 1978 at the University of Venice (Italy), she dedicated herself exclusively to her great passion: illustrating and writing books for children. Her most famous character is Julio Bunny an overly timid rabbit, but good natured,

with long fuzzy ears and a great passion for carrots.



NICOLETTA COSTA has been awarded various international prizes:



1986 Catalonia d'Illustraciòn Award (Barcelona)

1988 Golden Pen Award (Belgrade)

1989 Christian Andersen

1994 Christian Andersen

2002 Grinzane Junior Award