The characters
Svelta
The swallow eager to set off again
Svelta is a swallow with the sky ahead of her and a strong wish to fly again. When an injured wing makes her stop, she meets Nino.
How to recognise Svelta
The swallow eager to set off again
Impatient
Her “Quick, quick!” meets Nino’s “Slowly, slowly”.
Determined
She wants to catch up with the other swallows as they leave.
On a journey
Her story follows the rhythm of departures and returns.
Between the pages
L’ultimo stormo
A swallow and a squirrel face the same problem at two different paces, from late autumn to the return of spring.
A question to share
How can we help a friend who moves at a different pace?
A starting point for adults reading with children: listen to their answer and leave room for more questions.
