An illustrated album
Micione e Miciona
Love makes dreams grow
An illustrated album about courage, dreams, and the power of love.
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The Project
A story from the heart
Micione e Miciona is an illustrated album that tells a simple and profound truth: dreams don’t come true on their own, but they grow when someone believes in us.
Through fourteen delicate and poetic scenes, we follow two characters who support each other in moments of joy and in moments of struggle. Because loving doesn’t mean doing things for the other, but giving the heart the strength to carry on.
A project born from the desire to speak to children — and to those who read with them — about love, dreams, growth, and mutual support, with a warm, illustrated, and timeless language.
The Characters
Two hearts, two dreams
Micione
Musician, gentle, dreamer. With his brown eyes and paws on the piano, Micione searches for his melody. Every note is a step towards his dream, even when his fingers stumble.
Miciona
Elegant, athletic, determined. With her aqua-green eyes and a heart full of energy, Miciona runs towards the future. Every step is an act of courage, even on the longest days.
The Scenes
Fourteen moments of heart
01 / 14
Micione's dream
Micione had a dream. A dream with keys.
02 / 14
Slowly, slowly
“Slowly, slowly…” said Micione. “…but with the piano!”
03 / 14
Miciona's dream
Miciona had a dream too. She wanted to grow and shine.
04 / 14
One step at a time
She ran, she breathed, she smiled. One step at a time.
05 / 14
Together is easier
When they were together, dreams felt less scary.
06 / 14
Plink, plonk, plink
Micione tried and tried again. Sometimes it went: plink, plonk, plink!
07 / 14
Long days
Miciona worked hard too. Some days were long, long, long.
08 / 14
When dreams get tired
Sometimes dreams get tired. And even hearts fall silent.
09 / 14
I believe
Micione looked down. ‘I believe in you,’ Miciona told him.
10 / 14
Thump thump
Micione’s heart went thump thump. And he began to play again.
11 / 14
Even strong hearts
Then Miciona stopped. Even strong hearts need to catch their breath.
12 / 14
Keep going
Micione took her paw. ‘Keep going. Your dream is beautiful.’
13 / 14
Small steps
One key at a time. One step at a time.
14 / 14
With love in the heart
With love in the heart, dreams truly grow.
“Love doesn’t make dreams come true for us, but it gives the heart the strength to follow them.”
Micione e Miciona
The Author
Who’s behind the story
Micione e Miciona is born from the pen and the heart of Massimiliano Gattoni, who believes that the simplest stories are the ones that stay. An editorial project for those who love to read together, dream together, grow together.
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The book is available
Micione e Miciona are available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle. Discover the story that makes dreams grow.