Momo
Story about the Art of Listening
This picture book premiere, marking the 50th anniversary of Momo, celebrates a central theme of the world-famous story: the secret of listening and mindfulness.
Momo lives on the outskirts of the big city, in the ruins of an amphitheatre. No one knows where she comes from, but everyone knows about her special gift: Momo can listen in a very special way. She listens to the people of the city, the children, even the animals and the wind in the trees. When Momo listens to her friend Gigi, he suddenly comes up with the most incredible stories. And Beppo, the street sweeper, who is usually silent, finds the right words with Momo and can share his great wisdom: A path that seems endless can only be travelled step by step.
This fascinating book invites children and adults alike to discover what happens when you give the gift of time by listening.
The original texts from Momo were carefully selected by Uwe-Michael Gutzschhahn and transformed into breathtaking images by illustrator Simona Ceccarelli.
Original Edition
- Edition: Hardocver
- Pages: 32
- Texts: Original text from Momo, selected by Michael Gutzschhahn
- Illustrations: Simona Ceccarelli
- Publisher: Thienemann
Press Reviews
A book whose magical language enchants adults just as much as it does children.’
- Eltern.de
Momo is such a good listener that quarrelling parties make peace and canaries sing again. And that's really all you need for a good picture book. The original texts have been carefully selected, and illustrator Simona Ceccarelli has created a complex visual world in which even the Grey Gentlemen find a place. Those who loved Momo as a film will recognise a lot here. At the same time, there is plenty of room for imagination – and for thinking and retelling together."
- Hessischer Rundfunk HR 2