The characters

Rosa

Before setting off, a list

Rosa watches, checks and writes very long lists. She wants to be ready for everything and worries about her friends. Sometimes she sees danger where there is none.

Rosa, the porcupine, waves and holds a long list written on a leaf

How to recognise Rosa

Before setting off, a list

  • Observant

    She notices smells, the sky and details the others miss.

  • Organised

    A leaf can become a list of everything that needs checking.

  • A worrier

    False alarms make things complicated, but her attention can prove valuable.

Between the pages

Aspetta un attimo, Rosa!

A cave, a list and friends eager to explore. Rosa has to work out when to pause and when to act.

A question to share

What would you notice before entering somewhere new?

A starting point for adults reading with children: listen to their answer and leave room for more questions.

The other friends

Next friend: Fiocco

Meet Fiocco