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Our latest book with award-winning artwork by Victoria Fomina—chosen to be carried by the exclusive Rizzoli Bookstore in NYC

  • PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BOOKLIFE REVIEW

    This encouraging picture book for children from Viviana Falleti (The Cats’ Museum) introduces an orange-striped tabby cat named Antonio, who learns the value of perseverance to achieve his dream of being a circus star. Born on an abandoned gondola on the Grand Canal in Venice, Antonio survives a rough-and-tumble childhood and a great many cat fights. As a young adult, he is approached by a clown who introduces himself as Sir Maximus and offers Antonio a chance to try out for the Circus of Cats. Delighted, Antonio walks with a spring in his step to the audition, where he is given the chance to join the Circus on a trial basis.
    On the night of his first performance, Antonio is excited as he takes the stage. Unfortunately, his routines don’t exactly go to plan—in one instance, he trips and launches himself into the audience, and another time, he accidentally claws the back of a clown, and so many more mishaps happen. Afterwards, Antonio slinks away, embarrassed, certain that his brief career as an acrobat is over. The next day, however, his new friend Lulu shows up to revive his flagging spirits and remind him that everyone makes mistakes, especially when they are learning something new. This gives Antonio the courage to return to the Circus and try again, which will encourage kids to give themselves the same kind of grace.
    Victoria Fomina’s dreamy illustrations show Antonio and his fellow circus performers wandering and wheeling through a stylized imagination of Venice, complete with historic architecture, curling blue waves, and the moon hanging large and low in a cerulean sky dotted with stars. The vibrant layouts of lively, multicolored cats leaping through hoops, balancing on blocks, and riding rocking horses in frilly gowns will intrigue and captivate. Ultimately, kids will get a boost from Antonio’s tenacity, as they encounter and overcome their own challenges.
    Takeaway: A cat learns the value of perseverance to achieve his dreams.

  • Viviana Maria Falleti is a woman of faith, an insightful, critically-acclaimed children's storyteller, and an aficionado of splendidly-illustrated, upscale books. She founded Little Feather Press for the people who are hungry for wholesome and better books for the children in their lives. In a world that moves so fast, Viviana wanted to create a quiet place where childhood is truly honored. At Little Feather Press, she makes sure that every book is held to a standard that protects the wonder and innocence of childhood, while featuring stunning illustrations by master artists. Every title has earned the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award—the gold standard in family-friendly excellence. 


    In her childhood in Germany, Viviana would never tire of listening to storybooks that her mother lovingly read to her. She draws inspiration from these memories. Viviana has resided in the United States for most of her adult life. She has an endearing daughter Ashley, a brilliant son-in-law Brent, and a suave Italian husband Gino. Her current residence is in SW Florida.