About the Author

Gianni Rodari was an Italian author who worked as a teacher and journalist before writing books for children. He achieved huge success across his long career; his most significant titles include Adventures of Cipollino, Gelsomino in the Land of Liars, Nursery Rhymes in Heaven and on Earth and Lamberto, Lamberto, Lamberto… His books earned many awards and accolades, notably the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1970. Gianni Rodari died in Rome in 1980.Beatrice Alemagna is a best-selling author and illustrator of more than thirty books for children, including The Wonderful Fluffy Little Squishy, On a Magical Do-Nothing Day and Harold Snipperpot's Best Disaster Ever. She has been translated into many languages and won numerous awards, including the New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book and the Hans Christian Andersen Award.

Reviews

Following the outbreak of war in Ukraine, these words feel more relevant than ever before. A beautiful book.
*BELLA*

The message is a simple but essential reminder that no matter where we are in the world, it’s the same moon that shines down on us.
*The Big Issue*

It can be easy to close one’s eyes and ears to the struggles of others – to think as though we exist in completely different realities. Rodari’s beautiful words are a reminder that we share just one world. And that we must not ever lose sight of each other’s right to live peaceably within it.
*Just Imagine*

This poem illustrates the truth of shared humanity. This is not about Ukrainians but about humanity and everything we have in common. It’s beautiful in its simplicity and the artwork has a uniquely raw feel that I love.
*@thekidsbookstagrammer,*

[…]this is a moving book, full of wisdom and hope.
*Juno*