Discover more books

This Would Never Happen To Rita

By Simona Ciraolo

Adjectives

heartwarming insightful imaginative uplifting

Genres

Feelings/Wellbeing Friendship/Family

Synopsis

A young girl and her best friend, Rita, enjoy drawing together. When Rita's flawless artwork earns praise, the girl feels proud of her own creation—until she notices a stain. The next day, an inky blue mark appears on her white dress. Such mishaps, she thinks, would never happen to Rita. As the stain spreads, it seems to ruin everything. However, the stain takes on a life of its own, encouraging the girl to see that imperfections can lead to unexpected joy and creativity.

About the author

Simona Ciraolo is an author and illustrator from Italy who creates charming picture books for children. She is best known for her book 'Hug Me', which tells the story of a little cactus looking for a friend. Simona loves using bright colours and gentle humour to share stories about feelings, friendship, and kindness.

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2025

Celebrate every book your child reads

Keep track of the books they've read on Pageticker and watch their reading journey grow.

Pageticker

Ready to get started?

Join thousands of readers discovering their next favourite book