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Enjoy a splash of adventure
with Midori Kuma!

Have you ever met a green bear? 
If the answer is not, you’re in the right place! Midori Kuma is a sweet and lovely bear
with a unique personality, so warm and funny.  
You’ll love him while reading and listening to the book Midori Kuma and a Very Special Race. 
Every chapter is an adventure you’ll never forget!  
Are you ready to enjoy it? 

Say hi to Midori and his friends.

MIDORi KUMA

He’s curious, gentle and very wise.
A special green bear who inspires everyone to safely enjoy the opportunities that technology brings.

LOLA

She’s a sweet and nice little girl.
Her red hair gives her a cheerful and carefree look.
But she’s also very observant and never misses a trick.

PETER

He is Lola’s cousin. He’s so smart!
He is never without his high-tech smartphone and he’s a big fan of new technology.

STEVE

He’s Lola’s dad and a journalist. His job is the reason why the adventure begins! When he must go away for work, he takes his daughter and nephew with him.

OLIVIA

She’s a stubborn and talented girl.
A budding go-kart driver who, thanks to her determination, always crosses the finish line in first place.

MAX

Maybe you know someone like him in real life.
Max is an outstanding driver who has recently started arguing with everyone. Nobody knows why.

DANIEL

Daniel is a very kind and generous boy with blonde hair and big eyes. He drives his go-kart carefully and is a real ace on the track.

BOB

His moustache is simply unique! He is Olivia's mechanic as well as being the wise and understanding grandfather that everyone would like to have.
Chapter 1

A high speed adventure.

Something special was about to happen. Get on board and meet Lola, Steve, Peter and Midori. They are about to start an extraordinary adventure.
Chapter 2

Oi, no pushing.

Daniel and Max, inseparable teammates, are arguing without a real reason. What is happening to these young drivers and friends?
Chapter 3

A pocket Gear.

Bob seems to be not only a great mechanic but also an expert in technology and cybersecurity. Midori loves him, from the bottom of his green heart.
Chapter 4

A special license.

Every boy or girl should pass a ‘driving’ test before they can use a smartphone, Bob said. It sounds boring but turns out to be the funniest test of all the time.
Chapter 5

Taking the test.

Buckle up and get ready for all the questions Bob is going to ask Midori Kuma and all his friends. Can you live up to them? Read and try to answer too.
Chapter 6

An incredible race.

Max wants to quit, he’s not keen on driving his kart anymore. But the race, the final competition, will surprise him and all his friends. Including you.

the author

Alessia Cruciani lives in Milan, Italy. As a journalist, she has worked at La Gazzetta dello Sport and now she writes for Il Corriere della Sera. She is also a well-known children’s books author.

the CARTOONIST

Gianfranco Florio attended the Walt Disney Academy in Milan and became one of the Disney-Pixar cartoonists. He draws stories published on Topolino magazine and Duck Tales comic strips. He lives and works in Milan.

BeHIND THE BOOK

Alessia and Gianfranco talk about their experience as author and cartoonist of "Midori Kuma and a Very Special Race", an exciting journey from the first idea to the final drawings. Listen to the story behind the book to get ready to meet all the protagonists and dive into this amazing book!

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protect your kids
like midori does.

Reading a book together is amazing. But your kids spend a lot of time online even when you’re not around. Give them the best protection ever with Kaspersky Safe Kids. It allows you to block nasty content, manage device and app use, and find out instantly about suspicious online behavior. And it has the endorsement of Midori Kuma and Bob the mechanic, what more can we say?
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Make it yOurs!

Did you love the story of Midori Kuma and a Very Special Race?
Yes? Well now there’s even more good news! You can download the whole book and read it again and again, whenever you want.
Choose your language, the version you prefer and enjoy!
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Are you a little artist?
We’ve got the perfect
canvas.

Midori Kuma and a Very Special Race is also a wonderful coloring book! You can download, print it and use all the colors you prefer to transform your imagination into something incredible. Your personal touch will make the karts of Max, Olivia and Peter simply amazing! But don’t forget: Midori Kuma means green bear in Japanese.
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A very spec

al Quiz

Do you remember when Bob had the great idea to give a special cyber license to all his little friends? Discovering how to use a smartphone safely can help them stay away from dangerous strangers and threats. 
Are you ready to get you special cyber license?  
Let's do it!

6 steps t0 Cybersecurity

Reading books is not the only thing you do online, right?
Of course not! Well, Midori will inspire you to safely enjoy evetything you do online by following his amazing and funny dance.
Watch him go and discover the best cybersecurity step to take.
Let's do it!