Alida Massari is an Italian artist specializing in illustration for children including picture books and other children’s publishing.
Alida was born in Rome where she qualified in art at the high school and then went onto complete a specialization in illustration at the European Institute of Design.
She has always loved art from a young age. She finds inspiration for her work from the architectural details of the ancient buildings, from the folk traditions and ancient art, describing her work as “modern but with ancient atmosphere”.
She has illustrated many books, collaborating with Italian, English, German and American publishers. Her books, have been translated in numerous countries.
She has taken part in many collective illustration exhibitions in Italy and abroad.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Children's Books -
Giulio Levi – La Rivolta delle Oche - Le Brumaie Editore, Torino 2023
Bonni Goldberg – Dona Gracia saved Worlds-- Kar Ben Publishing-Minneapolis MN USA 2023
Liz Miles – Queen of the Moon—Harper Collins-Londo UK 2022
Fiona Macdonald The Snow Queen And other stories – Salariya book company , Brighton UK, 2021
Fiona Macdonald Thumbelina And other stories – Salariya book company , Brighton UK, 2021
Il mal di pancia della mamma - CUAMM Medici con l'Africa, Padova, 2020
Sleeping Beauty- lift the flaps - The Old Dungate Press, Surrey, UK 2020
Alice in Wonderland - lift the flaps - The Old Dungate Press, Surrey, UK 2020
Giulio Levi – La Vittoria delle Oche - Theoria Edizioni , Rusconi , Rimini 2019
F.H. Burnett A little princess – North Parade Publishing Bath, 2019
Arabian Nights - North Parade Publishing Bath, 2019
101 Bedtime stories - Moon editore , Rusconi , Rimini 2018
20 Bambine straordinarie che hanno cambiato il mondo - AA.VV. Moon editore, Rusconi , Rimini 2018
W.Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet – Starry Forest Books, New York, 2017
April Graney The Marvellous Mud House B&H kids, Nashville, 2017
Pippo Scudero Ottobre,Novembre, Dicembre Filastroccario - Splen Edizioni, Catania, 2017
Jhon Dougherty Antony and Cleopatra - Harper Collins Publishers - London UK, 2017
Lucretia Samson Sirko and the wolf –Clean Slate Press - Scholastic – Auckland NZ, 2016
Nennillo and Nennella an Italian Fairy Tale- Capstone – USA 2016
Brothers Grimm Hansel and Gretel - Hinkler Books, Melbourne AUS 2016
S.Davidson-K.Daynes Ballet Stories for Bedtime- Usborne Publishing, London UK, 2014
Mairi Mackinnon The Golden carpet - Usborne Publishing, London UK, 2013
Anna Milbourne Arabian Nights - Usborne Publishing, London UK, 2012
Lesley Sims Anansi and the tug of war - Usborne Publishing, London UK, 2012
Giovanni Guaccero L’arco magico - Edizioni Anicia, Roma, 2011
Lesley Sims Anansi and the bag of wisdom - Usborne Publishing, London, UK , 2011
M.Salvi, C. D’Angelo Raffaello e la Fornarina Edizioni Lapis, Roma,2010
Mairi Mackinnon The Firebird - Usborne Publishing, London UK ,2009
Giulio Levi, La mia mamma guarirà – Falzea, Reggio Calabria, 2008
A.A.V.V. Poeti bambini – Edizioni Anicia, Roma, 2008
Le più belle favole di Esopo e Fedro Giunti – Firenze, 2007
Davide Favaro Giochi d’acqua – Falzea, Reggio Calabria, 2006
S.Colloredo Piccole storie comuni – Carthusia - Milano,2004
M.L.Banfi Il desiderio di Carlo Maria - Cideb editrice – Genova, 2003
AAVVPace e tocco terra Illustrazioni per il racconto Muskà di Nicola Cinquetti Lapis – Roma,2003
V.Lamarque Il lago dei cigni – Fabbri editore, Milano,2002
N-Codignola Giasone e gli eroi del mare - Fatatrac, Firenze, 2001
La ragazza serpente ed altri racconti Arbereshe - Falzea, Reggio Calabria, 2001
Myths
Jacqueline Morley Egyptian Myths volume two – Salariya book company , Brighton UK, 2021
Jacqueline Morley Egyptian Myths - volume one- Salariya book company , Brighton UK, 2021
Yung in Chat Goddess Power -Rockridge press, California, 2020
Jacqueline Morley Viking Myths volume two – Salariya book company , Brighton UK, 2017
Jacqueline Morley Greek Myths volume two – Salariya book company , Brighton UK, 2017
Jacqueline Morley Greek Myths - volume one- Salariya book company , Brighton UK, 2017
Beatrice Masini Odissea - De Agostini scuola, Milano 2017
Cinzia Medaglia L’Odissea – Cideb editrice – Genova, 2004
N-Codignola Giasone e gli eroi del mare - Fatatrac, Firenze, 2001
Readings
H.C.Andersen - The Nightingale - Black cat cideb , Genova 2020
M.Giattanasio -Chi vuol esser lieto sia - La Spiga Edizioni, Recanati, 2020
M.G.Saletta -Andrea - La Spiga Edizioni, Recanati, 2020
Rachel Bladon The Magpie and the Milk – Oxford University Press , Oxford UK, 2014
Robert Louis Stevenson The Bottle imp - Oxford University Press , Oxford UK, 2014
J.de La Fontaine Fables – Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2018
J.M. Barrie Peter Pan – Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2014
Horacio Quiroga Juan Darién – Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2013
Ruth Hobart Rapunzel – Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2012
F.H.Burnett The secret garden– Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2008
C.E. White Snow White – Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2008
Lewis Carrol Alice’s adventures in wonderland Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova,2007
Paola Traverso Dorothy Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2007
Tristan and Isolde - Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2007
Mark Twain The prince and the pauper Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2006
The thousand and one nights – Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2006
Aesop’s fables – Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2005
L.F.Baum The Wonderful Wizard of Oz -Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova, 2005
Oscar Wilde The fisherman and his soul -Cideb - Black Cat Publishing - Genova,2004
Religious Books
Jane Yolen – Mrs Noah's Doves -- Kar Ben Publishing-Minneapolis MN USA 2021
Eric Kimmel – Nicanor’s Gate -- Kar Ben Publishing-Minneapolis MN USA 2019
Margaret Mac Allister Children of the Bible - Lion Hudson Publishing , Oxford UK, 2017
Michael Herman Under the Sabbath Lamp - Kar Ben Publishing-Minneapolis MN USA 2017
Margaret Mac Allister Forgotten Bible Stories - Lion Hudson Publishing, Oxford UK, 2016
Lois Rock The Bible and Me - Lion Hudson Publishing, Oxford UK, 2016
Allia Zobel Nolan Angels in the Bible Storybook – Zondervan, Gran Rapids USA 2016
Mary JoslinThe Easter Story - Lion Hudson Publishing, Oxford UK, 2014
Margaret Mac Allister Stories of the Saints - Lion Hudson Publishing, Oxford UK, 2014
Mary JoslinThe Christmas Story - Lion Hudson Publishing, Oxford UK, 2013
Luigi ferraresso La più bella storia d’amore - Edizioni Paoline, Milano, 2012
Margaret Mac Allister The women of the Bible - Lion Hudson Publishing, Oxford UK 2012
Paola Parazzoli Ester, la regina, storie della Bibbia –Rcs - Fabbri editore, Milano, 2008
Paola Parazzoli Re Salomone, storie della Bibbia Rcs - Fabbri editore, Milano
L. Ferraresso Il mio Natale Pop up! – Editrice Piccoli - ElleDiCi - Torino,2005
Il Vangelo secondo Matteo - Messaggero di Padova, Padova,2002
N-Codignola Giasone e gli eroi del mare - Fatatrac, Firenze, 2001
Magazines
“Cricket Media” Cover March , New York USA, 2021
“Cricket Media” illustrated tale “The seal's skin” , New York USA, 2021
“Cricket Media” illustrated tale “ Arion” , New York USA, 2019
“National Geographic” illustrated tale“ The frog and the butter”
New York USA, 2018
“National Geographic” illustrated tale “ La promesa de los hombres” New York USA, 2018
“National Geographic illustrazioni per il racconto le “ El sol y la nube” , New York USA, 2013
“Messaggero di Padova” - cover, Messaggero di Padova, Dicembre2005
Posters
Ti fiabo e ti racconto- 16°edition of the Theatre Children’s festival 2011, Molfetta
Bollicine d’artista- Mostra Nazionale degli Spumanti di Valdobbiadene (TV) 2002
Cards and Paper products
Gift bag and Gift card – Papyrus, Fairfield CA, USA 2016
“Royal Snap” game cards, Usborne Publishing, London UK, 2014
Advent Calendar , Coppenrath Verlag , Munster - Germany , 2012
“Maine ErsteKommunion” set papeterie, Cards, album, candels - Coppenrath Verlag , Munster Germany, 2012
“Leporello books” - Coppenrath Verlag , Munster Germany, 2012
“American Greetings” Christmas Cards, USA 2011
Advent Calendar , Edizioni Paoline, Milano, 2009
Exibitions
"Quindici uomini" - galleria B17 illstrations , Roma 2017
“Mediterraneo” – Muef ART Studio, Roma 2014
“I Miracoli e il Volto Santo di Gesù” - Teatro La Fenice , Venezia , 2011
“I colori del Sacro” -Museo Diocesano , Padova - editions 2002-2004-2006-2008-2010
“Antichi Incanti” - Fiera del Libro, Bologna – Andersen - il mondo dell’infanzia , 2006
“Pagine a Colori” - Museo di Arti e tradizioni popolari –Roma , 2006
“Pagine a Colori” - Sala Grande- Barriera S.Giusto - Biblioteca comunale –Tarquinia , 2007-‘08-‘09-‘10-‘11
Awards
Language Learner Literature Award - Winner with the book “Dorothy”- England, 2008
“Sulle ali delle farfalle”: “Giochi d’acqua” Winner , Bordano (Udine) , 2003
“Bollicine d’artista”- Winner -Fondazione Mostra Internazionale d’illustrazione di Sàrmede (Tv) e la Mostra nazionale di spumanti di Valdobbiadene (Tv) 2002
Speaking Volumes book Awards - Finalist with the book "The Story of Christmas" - England 2014
Language Learner Literature Award - Finalist with the book “The Owl's song”- England, 2010
Language Learner Literature Award - Finalist with the book “The secret garden”- England, 2009
“ Stepan Zavrel” – Finalist - Irfea Cassano Ionio (Cs) , 2000
