From the time it was written back in 1868, Louisa May Alcott's Little Women has enchanted young readers, who identify with the realistic and lively personalities of the four March sisters.

Growing up as the Civil War rages, Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy face the challenges and difficulties of life - and, sometimes, each other.

Francesca Rossi's wonderful illustrations are perfect for the contemporary audience. AGES: 6 plus AUTHOR: Francesca Rossi graduated from the Scuola Internazionale di Comics (International School of Comics) in Florence.

She publishes illustrated books for a number of Italian publishers, and designs book covers and posters.

In addition to illustrating, she conducts workshops in schools and libraries, as well as making and decorating pottery.

For White Star Kids, she curated the Classic Fairytales series, Who's Afraid of Witches? 100 Fun Activities for Brave Children, Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? 100 Fun Activities for Brave Children, Classic Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault, and the titles Fairy Tale Adventures, Forest Fairy Tales, and The Magical World of Princesses.

Francesca lives in Italy.