Group photo

A hilarious adventure in the savannah where a monkey’s simple plan to photograph a flea turns into a wild, all-star animal group shot!

In the heart of the Savannah, a monkey wants to photograph a tiny flea. But just as he’s about to snap the picture, one by one, more and more animals demand to be in the frame. The monkey has to step further and further back to fit everyone into the shot. Will he ever manage to capture the perfect group photo?

From Gek Tessaro’s ever-original imagination comes a wildly funny story, packed with a parade of endlessly entertaining characters and a surprise ending that will leave readers laughing.

Perfect for children who love animals, humor, and playful chaos, Group Photo celebrates creativity, patience, and the joy of seeing everyone together.

Rights sold: Simplified Chinese, Spanish languages

Key Selling Points:

– Endless Fun: a hilarious, fast-paced story full of wacky animals and unexpected surprises.
– Creative Adventure: encourages observation, imagination, and problem-solving through play.
– Universal Appeal: animals, humor, and a funny twist make this story perfect for kids worldwide.

Author & Illustrator

Gek Tessaro is a multi-award-winning Italian author and illustrator, renowned for his unique ability to blend poetic storytelling with profound philosophical and social reflection. His work is characterized by a distinctive, rhythmic rhymes that serve as the heartbeat of his narratives, making his voice unmistakable in the landscape of children’s literature.

Tessaro’s poetics move between two complementary poles. On one hand, he offers a celebration of “deep ecology,” inviting readers to rediscover the vibrant world hidden beneath their feet. On the other, his work carries a bold, almost anarchic streak, using poetry to dismantle the absurdity of war and the narrow-mindedness of the adult world. Through a delicate yet piercing irony, he champions individual freedom and the courage to remain “outside the box.”

Central to Tessaro’s vision is the shift in perspective. Whether he is giving a voice to a tiny insect or questioning the logic of power, he always speaks from “half a meter tall” – the perfect height to bridge the gap between the small and the great. This stance allows him to teach empathy and resistance simultaneously: a child’s breath can be a storm for a ladybug, just as a child’s imagination can be the ultimate defense against the grey rigidity of adulthood.

His books – often transformed into immersive live projection theater performances –  transform beetles, dreamers, and rebels into protagonists of a grand, moving stage. A recipient of the prestigious Andersen Prize and twice selected for the White Ravens catalogue, Gek Tessaro continues to prove that telling stories in rhyme is not just an aesthetic choice, but a powerful act of freedom.