The characters
Upa
The hoopoe who gives the woods a voice
With her orange crest and black-and-white wings, Upa connects this little world. She appears among the branches, joins her friends and lets out her familiar “UP UP UP!”.
Hello, I’m Upa! I’m your guide through the woods. From up here I spot little wonders. Come a bit closer: there’s a whole world to explore together.
When I raise my crest, I go
How to recognise Upa
The hoopoe who gives the woods a voice
Unmistakable
Her fan-shaped crest, long bill and striped wings make her easy to recognise.
Always nearby
In the adventures, she also appears in small details to spot in the illustrations.
Room for her friends
Bruno, Pina, Rosa, Fiocco and Nino lead their own stories and make their own choices.
Between the pages
Upa in the books
From colouring books to woodland adventures, Upa brings different kinds of reading and discovery together.
A question to share
If you were in the woods, where would you look for Upa?
A starting point for adults reading with children: listen to their answer and leave room for more questions.
