The Day Time Stopped
1 Minute, 26 Countries
by Flavia Ruotolo

Have you ever wondered what someone on the other side of the world is doing right now?

Well, at 5:33 pm just as our heroine in Italy was taking the first bite of her popsicle, time stopped, and at that exact moment Tomi took a picture of in England; Biko’s ball got stuck in Cape Verde; Yara’s sister trimmed her bangs in Brazil; Makena drew her very first self-portrait in Kenya, and so on. Then, just like that, time started ticking again and everything went back to normal.

A simple yet philosophical reflection on the concept of time and place, through a kaleidoscope of children, adults, and animals from every corner of the globe.

“This is a delightful journey. The pictures are bright and charming. It’s fun to peek into others’ lives, and the moments we witness are vivid and full of narrative suggestion. Ruotolo’s style is simple, but her storytelling is sophisticated."
Mac Barnett, The New York Times

Awards:

★ Bologna Children's Book Fair – Selected in the 2022 Illustrator’s Exhibition

Rights sold:

World English and Germany: Prestel, Fall 2021