Dad-daughter duo from Halifax create adventure book during lockdown

A Halifax dad has created a children's adventure and fantasy book after being inspired by his daughter during a Covid-19-hit summer.
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Dad and daughter duo Marco Rossi, 40, and Francesca Rossi, four, have launched children's book Lola and the Little Lost Dragon.

Mr Rossi said due to working during the pandemic, he and his daughter spent more time together during the spring and summer months, which would lead to him being inspired to create something positive from the 'negative' coronavirus circumstance.

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Mr Rossi, who works in apprenticeships and education, said: "My daughter was off school from March onward and I was working from home.

Dad and daughter duo from Halifax create adventure book during lockdownDad and daughter duo from Halifax create adventure book during lockdown
Dad and daughter duo from Halifax create adventure book during lockdown

"For an hour a day we would go on a walk where Francesca would tell me stories from her imagination.

"After hearing these interesting stories I wanted to create something positive from the negative pandemic we were facing together."

As a result, Mr Rossi wrote and launched Lola and the Little Lost Dragon.

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The story is about a young girl who befriends a lost small dragon. The girl helps the dragon find its parents.

Dad and daughter duo from Halifax create adventure book during lockdownDad and daughter duo from Halifax create adventure book during lockdown
Dad and daughter duo from Halifax create adventure book during lockdown

"It's a story of friendship and kindness," said Mr Rossi.

"For me personally, the book will always remind me of the amazing walks I had with my daughter."

Mr Rossi said there have been 200 copies printed so far and can be found in local shops, found on Amazon, and his own personal site.

"It was amazing to listen to her blossoming imagination, it really inspired me."

Dad and daughter duo from Halifax create adventure book during lockdownDad and daughter duo from Halifax create adventure book during lockdown
Dad and daughter duo from Halifax create adventure book during lockdown
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Going forward, the two story writers have a couple more tales up their sleeves.

He said: "We definitely like to launch another as we have two more stories to share.

"It's not something I want to profit from, but rather bring positivity to others.

"I work with charities so if we make enough profit, I'd like to team up with one."

Mr Rossi's site can be found: www.rossifamilypublishing.co.uk

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