An unusual take on the tales of Noah's ark, this book invites its readers to watch a parade of animals, some in pairs and others not, walking from day through night to an unknown destination. On the second to last page, the ark appears, and an a-ha moment is created. Even more astonishing is the reveal on the end papers inside the back cover - all of the animals, neatly packed into the ark, as though it were an animal Tetris-filled suitcase.
I expected a different story based on the title, and love the idea of there being "a place for everyone" when thinking about creatures from different species coexisting. Even though none of the animals appears to be in distress in the final image on the ark, it is less than an ideal way to make room for everyone. The tale might have had greater impact for me if it had ended differently, but I suspect that the creator intended for the book to be more silly than serious.
C'e Posto Per Tutti [There's a Place for Everyone] by Massimo Caccia. Italy: Topipittori, 2011. [9788889210734]
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