The Wall

A king and his servant learn about the benefits of diversity and the damage that barriers can do in this colorful tale.
In this moving and valuable story, a king banishes anyone who looks different than him and builds a wall to keep them away. His kingdom was once flourishing with singers and sculptors, dancers and astronomers, and everyone in between. Now, most of the people are gone. Once he sees how lonely his side of the wall has become, he realizes where he went wrong and gains a new appreciation for his diverse and talented kingdom.
With a visually engaging style that makes a complex lesson simple, this story shows children how a community can be harmed when barriers are built and how it thrives when people come together.
"The Wall shows in brilliant color just how vibrant your life can be when you break down barriers and work toward inclusion, which is a wonderful message for readers of any age." -Katherine Kleffner, blogger, The Nerdy Girl Express
"A clever ebb and flow of colors and shapes that will have young readers, as well as the king, quickly seeing the errors of exclusionary ways."-Foreword Reviews
"The Wall: A Timeless Tale is a joyful celebration of diversity, bar none!" -Storywraps
"Macri and Zanotti . . . make it clear that shutting people out only weakens a kingdom, and they do it with laughter, not argument." -Publishers Weekly
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Giancarlo Macri is a journalist, writer, actor, and musician, born in Mileto, Italy. He formed the Banda Osiris an Italian music and theater ensemble. He is the author of several children's books.
Carolina Zanotti is an Italian journalist specializing in music and theatre. Passionate about the visual arts, she has participated in several national and international exhibitions. She collaborates on the entertainment section of magazines, and with art galleries. She has written several successful books and theatre shows for children.
Mauro Sacco and Elisa Vallarino have been studying and teaching calligraphy for many years. They also teach illustration at IED Turin. Mauro and Elisa are married and have one child.
Elisa Vallarino and Mauro Sacco have been studying and teaching calligraphy for many years. They also teach illustration at IED Turin. They are married and have one child.