Over 70 years ago, Italian author Gianni Rodari wrote "The Moon of Kyiv" to remind us of the humanity we all share.

100% of the net profit from the sale of this book will be donated to Save the Children fund for supporting children impacted by the conflict in Ukraine.

In 1955, beloved Italian poet Gianni Rodari penned a nursery rhyme called "The Moon of Kyiv". It was a poem about our shared humanity - the poem reminding us that, no matter where we're from, or where we live, we all exist under the same moon. In the days following the outbreak of war in Ukraine, these lyrical words went viral in Italy: they became a call for peace. Six decades later, they resonate, and feel more relevant, than ever before.

Now, for the very first time, the poem has been illustrated by the incredible Beatrice Alemagna, whose beautiful pictures match Rodari's words in hope, purity and power.

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 *



Book Information
ISBN 9781529513233
Author Gianni Rodari
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 280g
Dimensions(mm) 243mm * 180mm * 7mm