Children's Book 'Molto non è poco' Explores Diversity and Sotos Syndrome

The children's book 'Molto non è poco' (Much Is Not Little), written by Sabina Colloredo and illustrated by Marco Brancato, published by Carthusia Edizioni in 2017, uses the story of an elephant named Gulliver nicknamed 'Molto' to teach children about diversity and Sotos syndrome. Sotos syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by excessive growth, macrocephaly, learning difficulties, and developmental delays. The book was created in collaboration with ASSI Gulliver – Associazione Sindrome di Sotos, which supports research on rare diseases. Proceeds from books ordered directly through ASSI Gulliver fund scientific research. The narrative follows Gulliver/Molto, who experiences the world differently—he walks crookedly, is very strong, often very happy or angry, and tastes colors. He meets a girl called Poco (Little), who is considered insignificant in her village but becomes 'Much' to him. The story emphasizes that every child is unique and that diversity makes everyone special. The article was written by Antonia De Francesco for MIfacciodiCultura and published on Artspecialday.