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I'm Andrew, I'm from Canada. I'm a designer, picture taker, traveler, dog lover, and love seeking adventure in places and faces alike.
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Andrew Knapp Is Still Cruising
The Insta-famous photographer and #vanlife pioneer on how a game of hide and seek with his dog gleaned him digital fame and a book deal.
BY SEAN ZUCKER
MAY 16, 2022
Andrew Knapp sitting with his two dogs.
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Many of us have had the fantasy of hitting the open road and never looking back. The excitement of adventure and waking up every day with somewhere new to explore is a thrilling concept. But unlike so many of us, Andrew Knapp actually acted on this dream. For the last decade, the photographer and visual storyteller has spent much of his time living on the road, out of a van — although, the lifestyle is far from glamorous. “Often I feel like I’m just trying to keep the scaffolding of my life from falling apart,” says Knapp. Luckily, he’s had some furry companions riding shotgun to help him keep it together.
Momo, a Border Collie, was not only his earliest traveling buddy but also his muse. As the pair ventured through various cities, landscapes, and countrysides, Momo’s elusive nature became the focal point of Knapp’s work. His photography developed into a high-art interpretation of a much cuter version of Where’s Waldo. As Knapp captured the beauty of nature, Momo could be found subtly poking his head out in the distance. The style quickly caught on leading to a Find Momo book series and, of course, a huge Instagram following. Sadly, Momo passed away last summer, but his spirit and enthusiasm for slickly sneaking in front of the lens lives on through Knapp’s continued travels with pups, Boo and Yaya. The artist took a quick pit stop to chat about life on the road, Momo’s legacy, and inspiring kids to get outdoors.
How long have you been on the road? Was this always something you wanted to do?
I’ve spent about half of my time on the road since around 2010. Of course being “out there” always seems more appealing than staying still or having an apartment, but lately it’s been more out of necessity, as good housing is more and more difficult to find. I’m grateful that I have the option to be “free,” though it does come with its own challenges.
What’s a normal day like for you?
Often I feel like I’m just trying to keep the scaffolding of my life from falling apart. But superficially, when I’m on the road, my mornings start with bringing the dogs out for a run. I’m usually somewhere that’s safe for them to roam. And then a quick light breakfast (yogurt, cereal, fruit), and my coffee ritual, which is just an AeroPress, but I love taking my time and enjoying the process, and of course the coffee. I’ll usually explore a bit, poke my head around whatever neat geological feature or dog-friendly jaunt might be nearby. And then I go deal with the scaffolding.
Tell me about how your dogs — Momo, Boo, and now Yaya — came into your life.
I found Momo on Craigslist in 2008. He changed my life. I had just bought my own house (which I sold five years later), so it was a good time to get a dog. Later in 2019, I found Boo online at a rescue in Texas called Furever United Rescue. Yaya came to me soon after I lost Momo. It turns out he’s Momo’s nephew, so he had to be part of my family.
What are their personalities like?
Border Collies are typically hyperactive and always busy. Momo was not this. He was chill, with all the smarts. I loved him. Boo is a bodybuilder and sneaks out while I’m sleeping to go to the dog gym and trains with dog weights. I love him. Yaya is Momo’s bratty little nephew. I lovingly tell people he’s the worst dog I’ve ever had. I can equally say he’s my third-best dog. He’s been the hardest to train by far, but I love him so dearly and we’ve come a long way. He really completes my little family.
It’s not uncommon to face challenges when introducing a new dog into a living situation with an established pet. Did you meet any unique hurdles given the somewhat tighter quarters?
In 2019, I tried to stay still completely. With Momo getting older, it became too difficult for him to travel. This is when I adopted Boo, so it was really the easiest situation imaginable. I was living in a guesthouse on two acres of land where the dogs could safely hang out outside all day. It was a dream, really.
I’m assuming Boo and Yaya like to travel; how have they taken to the lifestyle overall?
They love it. Boo tells me when I’m driving too much, which is equally helpful and annoying. Yaya sleeps the second the van starts moving. When I picked up Yaya at nine weeks old, we were already on a road trip. We camped that night somewhere in Algonquin Park in Ontario. It was stressful. But since day one he just plops over when I start driving and he sleeps.
What was the inspiration behind the Find Momo book series?
Momo invented the game by hiding in the woods while we were out on our daily trail walks. I brought the camera and the capitalist agenda. I can’t believe how far it’s gone, and I’m really excited to keep creating more books with Yaya and Boo.
Much of your work in the series and on Instagram features images of Momo seemingly hiding with a scenic backdrop. When did you discover this side of Momo and how has the style changed with Yaya and Boo?
I grew up in Northern Ontario where the trees are small, the rocks are black, and the land is vast. You really have to get creative but you learn that beauty can be found anywhere. Brian Eno said, “Beautiful things grow out of sh*t.” Later, Momo started playing hide and seek on our walks, and it really added a whole new layer to my photos. I loved that it kept people’s attention a little longer — that people were exploring my photos and really connecting with the environments I was capturing. I still capture Yaya and Boo hiding in scenes occasionally, while I’m traveling. Sometimes I see a scene I can’t deny the attention, with safe little hiding spots for dogs, I get really excited when it works out.
Did Momo ever hide too well to the point you couldn’t immediately find him?
Not so much — I had an untetherable bond with him. However, when I’m looking through my old photos, I sometimes forget if Momo was in a photo at all, so I find myself looking. Sometimes I think he’s not in there and then I spot him; his little face surprises me.
Tell me about the new one, Let’s Find Momo Outdoors. What inspired this specific concept?
It really matters to me to do work that pulls from my values. This is really hard when on the surface you’re just a guy who takes cute photos of dogs. I do value aspirational travel, but sometimes that’s not enough. Since I was connecting with children, I wanted to give parents the opportunity to introduce their kids to outdoorsy things. I pitched it to Quirk, my publisher, and they were down. I ended up getting most of the items in the book donated, and later auctioned them all off to raise funds for Psychiatric Assistance Dogs Foundation (PADS). The winner of the canoe ended up donating it to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society. It’s the little unquantifiable things like this that really make my work feel like it has some kind of value.
I’m sure most people who have followed you and your journey appreciate — possibly envy — the freedom of your experiences. But are there any unique challenges of living on the road, especially in regards to taking care of dogs?
Sometimes there is nowhere to poop. Another time Yaya had a parasite which meant he had to poop every hour. There were some messes. In a small space, this isn’t fun. On the flip side, it’s good to be right next to the door at all times; my third-floor apartment would have been impossible. So, usually things to do with poop equal bad.
Aside from that, traveling with a dog is absolutely more challenging. For me, it’s worth it; my life revolves around them. For some people it would probably be too much. Sometimes you have to forego eating at a restaurant you really want to check out, or just can’t go somewhere because it doesn’t allow dogs or because it’s too hot or too cold outside to leave them in the van. But again, for me, it’s worth every challenge.
On the flip side, what is the plethora of benefits?
I guess life presents challenges and benefits regardless. If you want to life a full and beautiful life you really don’t need much. A little garden, some books, someone to share it with and probably a dog. But then we see what other people are doing and think we might want that too, so we hustle and we work hard and we get rewarded with these beautiful views. Meanwhile we traded a lot to get there, in terms of time and energy. Often we fail and we feel the weight of the world like it’s all over. And sometimes we choose to give up and find peace in that garden. Other times we choose to continue beyond the failure and seek those rewards. I suppose many a path have a plethora of benefits.
What’s next for Andrew Knapp? Anywhere you haven’t traveled yet that you’re itching to see?
We’re working on at least two more books! I’m really excited. The first is a children’s book with Yaya and Boo in the spirit of our other children’s books, with the dogs hiding in the pictures — and the next is a children’s book about grief, which I’m illustrating myself, that’ll be cathartic. Both are going to be extremely challenging and take up a lot of my year. Geographically, we’ll probably spend the summer in Canada. If we don’t find a place to live by Octoberish, we’ll probably head down to Mexico, or maybe hop over to Portugal.
“The nature of healing is unpredictable.” An Andrew Knapp Interview About Find Momo
October 4, 2023 by Betsy Bird 2 comments
At this time of year I just have to tell you that you’re going to see a significant increase in posts about 2024 releases. Today’s post? No exception.
For a number of years now I’ve been a big fan of a little board book series. If you know me then you know that every December I do a round-up of my favorite board books of the year. That was how I discovered the Find Momo series. The books were cute. The were funny. They involved photography (my favorite medium) and often involved locating a wayward pet. But then, last month, I learned the following:
“Andrew Knapp and his dog Momo traveled the world together, playing and exploring. Along the way, they gained over 620,000 Instagram followers and published the best-selling Find Momo book series, which has delighted families worldwide. But after Momo’s sad passing in 2021, Andrew found himself in a position that anyone who has owned a pet can understand: They’re part of your family, and their loss can be just as painful as grieving any other loved one.
Andrew has channeled his own experience with pet loss into an honest, age-appropriate picture book exploration of grief, Find Momo Everywhere. The book traces Andrew and Momo’s life together, from their hide-and-seek games and globetrotting adventures to their final goodbye. Told in rhyme and beautifully illustrated in a mixed-media style that combines Andrew’s gorgeous landscape photography with charmingly drawn depictions of Momo and the world around him, this inviting picture book shows that those we lose stay with us through our memories.”
I can’t say I’ve ever seen a book series that started as board books make the transition to picture books via grief before. With all this in mind, I spoke to Andrew about the book, about Momo, and about more:
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Betsy Bird: Hi Andrew. Thanks so much for talking with me today. So you’re one of the rare Instagram board book sensations I’ve never had the chance to meet. Before we dive into your latest title, can you tell us a little bit about how the FIND MOMO book series started in the first place?
Andrew Knapp: The pleasure is all mine, Betsy, and I hope we get the chance to meet! Find Momo at its simplest is Where’s Waldo, but in the real world with a dog. People often ask how I thought of the idea of Find Momo, and I tend to give the same answer: it was Momo’s idea! He started running off into the woods and he’d watch patiently to see if I’d throw a stick for him. I decided to start capturing and sharing these moments. We shot hundreds of photos, ended up going viral, and we made picture books. These were ultimately really fun travel books with the added incentive that a dog was hiding in every photo. Eventually, we pursued children’s books and it turns out he was just as skilled at hiding in these ones.
BB: After Momo’s death in 2021 you’ve done books with other dogs but this feels like a more touching send-off to a beloved friend. When did you get the idea for this particular project? And how did you prepare to write a book on the topic of grief?
AK: My publisher and I were in conversation about how to honour Momo. We had a few ideas and this one felt right. Ultimately, I prepared through finding books that inspired me and taking care of myself. Mary Oliver and Natalie Goldberg both have books about writing that suggested that the creative process was an exercise of the moment. When you sit down to write, you’re pulling from whatever you’re feeling in that moment. That made it important that I was present – that I was taking care of myself so I can connect with whatever message I needed to share through this book. Especially because I hadn’t published any of my writing in this way. It’s a book with relatively few words, but that almost made it more daunting as each word was so important. To connect with myself, to connect to my feelings in the moment, and to navigate the arc of emotions that grief allows us to experience was the real task.
BB: I found it particularly interesting that while most of the MOMO books have been board books with younger audiences, FIND MOMO EVERYWHERE is a bit of an older title and so it’s graduated up to the picture book level. Did you ever consider making it a board book as well? What prompted the change in formats?
AK: It was intentional for the book to stand out from the rest of the series. The concept was a little weightier so we intended to speak to kids older than the board book age range. I had this story in my mind that some kids might ask why Momo isn’t in the newest board book Let’s Find Yaya and Boo At Home!, and perhaps this can be a perfect prompt for a conversation about life and death. The book’s format being different can offer an a really impactful tool for that conversation.
BB: Another new aspect to the book is that while the previous MOMO titles have been done with photographs, this one is illustrated. And even more interesting, you’re the one who did the art! I was flipping back and forth in this for a while trying to find the artist before I realized this fact. Do you have an arts background? Because the entire product feels remarkably professional.
AK: Wow, I really appreciate that. I’m grateful that my parents pushed me to practice art. I always loved it. I had asthma as a kid so outdoor things weren’t really for me. Instead, I made films on VHS with my best friend Mike and painted and doodled. I entered art contests and won a few times which ultimately gave me some confidence. I ended up pursuing graphic design and loved that too. It’s all in the same toolkit for me. I asked myself: what is the message I want to share, and what is the best way to share it? Then reaching into my toolkit I found a combination of illustration and photography worked. This project in particular made sense to illustrate on top of my photos. In a way, that’s what we do with our memories – we were truly at these places, and our brain has a way of cherry picking the good bits, adding colour, and of course we also forget details.
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Laurie Anderson speaks about this in her film Heart Of a Dog. “You get your story and you hold on to it, and every time you tell it, you forget it more.” Like looking at a photo, the more we look at it, the more we believe that the photo is the whole story. Some of my best photos were of mundane moments, and some of my fondest memories could never be captured. Illustration opened that up a little bit, and allows me to connect to the more ethereal parts of the story.
BB: To your mind, how would you like kids to best come to this book? How would you like them to use it?
AK: The nature of healing is unpredictable. When creating this book I asked myself if the world needed another children’s book about grief. There are already so many incredible ones. The answer was a resounding yes. We can’t predict how or when we’ll come across a book or any other tool that’ll guide us through one of life’s most challenging journeys. If we add more stories (and more stories with heart) to that library, and when someone reaches in to what once was an empty shelf and finds your story, maybe it’ll be the story they needed to hear, then we can imagine that we’ve made a little difference. That’s what really matters.
BB: Finally, what’s next for you?
AK: I’m always being reminded about importance in sharing our stories. I definitely love making books and hope to continue making more, and continue to push myself more into storytelling with video, illustration, animation, and of course, dogs.
Thanks for your time, Betsy!
Thanks to Andrew for taking the time to answer my questions today. Thanks too to Ivy Weird and the folks at Quirk Books for putting this all together. Find Momo Everywhere is on shelves, well, everywhere February 6, 2024. Be sure to look for it then!
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How to Travel the World With Your Dog: A Q&A With Andrew Knapp of “Find Momo”
A car in Switzerland, where Andrew Knapp began his travels with Momo
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Published March 15, 2019
Andrew Knapp is a photographer and visual storyteller from Northern Ontario who’s worked on various artistic endeavors — from murals to festivals to collaborative projects. But over the past few years, his main collaborator has been his dog, Momo. Fueled by a passion for storytelling and exploration, the pair has traveled across the U.S. and Canada, creating two New York Times bestselling books and a children’s board book. Published in February 2019, their latest photography collection takes readers across 22 European countries and encourages vicarious travelers to spot Momo hiding in each beautiful city and landscape.
Despite the glamor of globetrotting for photography’s sake, traveling with a dog comes with its own set of challenges. For this reason, we sat down with Andrew to ask him about the realities of life as a traveling dog-owner, author, and photographer.
Momo, a Border Collie, hiding in various cities around Europe
How did you first get into travel photography?
I studied graphic design in college but saw photography as an invaluable asset to the trade. Though it was just a hobby at the time, I felt an importance in practicing it. Telling stories through images was a lot easier for me than using words, and I’m glad I kept that hobby because, in the end, it turned into something.
Can you tell us a bit about Momo?
Momo is a 10-year-old Border Collie, and I’ve been traveling with him since he was a puppy. He’s well behaved, but he’s definitely taken up barking in his senior years. I got him when he was just a few months old, and immediately we were glued to each other.
Living in Northern Ontario, we spend our time hiking local trails, and occasionally getting booted out of coffee shops ― they’re usually no-dogs-allowed establishments. Then, later on, we started traveling south every winter to avoid the frigid Canadian weather. From there, we just kept going.
Your latest book, “Find Momo Across Europe,” is the fourth in your series of books with Momo. What inspired this concept of a hide-and-seek photography book?
Momo definitely inspired the concept. As I said, we’ve been traveling together for some time. At first, we would just walk around and explore, and I’d bring my camera along with us. Often times, this included him dropping a stick at my feet and then running off into the bushes and waiting for me to throw it. He typically “hid” behind something — rocks, stumps, whatever was the right size that he could crouch behind but still poke his head over. I started shooting this habit of his, and started asking him to “hide” behind things. He obliged and was, in fact, happy to do it — he was just playing, and I was just throwing a stick for him, but that practice eventually led to the photo books.
Were there any logistical challenges that came with traveling with Momo?
So many. I realized that any time you want to travel in a way that isn’t already written about, it’s going to pose a challenge. Logistically, there was a lot of paperwork involved in getting Momo to another country. There was also a lot of bureaucracy once I landed in a new place, and even more once I needed to buy a van, which was my primary mode of transportation once I was there.
In fact, through this experience, I found van-travel to be the best way to travel with a dog. It gives them a familiar space and means that you can carry enough food and water around at all times — and it helps with transportation, as you never know if the place you’re going to will allow dogs on public transit.
You’ve traveled a lot with Momo. Do you two have a favorite place?
I find myself missing Portugal a lot, and Barcelona, and Berlin. I’d also love to go back to the Balkans and spend more time heading East, and then venture to Mexico and maybe all the way down to Argentina. Portugal and Spain were very special for a few reasons: the people were inviting and friendly, and it was the first extended European experience we’d had. During that trip, we immersed ourselves in the country’s diverse culture and rich history as much as possible. After visiting, I felt as though there was so much to learn in such places that we’d need to spend at least a lifetime in each to fully appreciate them.
Do you have any tips for other travelers looking to take their dogs with them on their next adventure?
I recommend traveling by campervan, no matter where you are in the world (unless your dog is a certified service dog and you can bring them everywhere with you). Also, be sure to check the travel restrictions before you leave, and do your research. There are tons of useful resources online like pettravel.com, or you can go directly to the country’s official website — there’s always a section (though not always easy to find) about bringing animals with you. Your vet may be able to help you, too.
But overall, make sure you’re going somewhere that your dog can be comfortable. If you have a Husky or a Bernese, for example, you may not want to go to deserts. If you have a Chihuahua or a Greyhound, you probably won’t want to take them on a trip to the Arctic. And lastly, always have water, pre-plan your dog’s food, and make sure the stress of an airplane ride is worth the length of the trip. In my case, I wouldn’t have brought Momo to Europe if it had only been for a month.
A dog on a pink staircase in Calpe, Spain
Where are the most dog-friendly places you visited that you would recommend to other travelers?
Croatia was very dog-friendly — it just doesn’t seem to be a big deal there. But in general, most places in Europe are much friendlier toward dogs than places we’ve visited in North America. I think it’s a liability thing — in the U.S. and Canada, people are so afraid of getting sued or shut down, but overseas, people settle their disputes in different ways. A lot of the places we’ve visited leave it up to the restaurants to decide whether they want dogs inside or not, as each knows its clientele best.
A silhouette of a dog in a stone archway in Italy
Do you and Momo have any travels planned for the future?
I keep toying with the idea of the Pan-American Highway. I have some friends who have done the trip — it’s just so compelling. When I arrived in Europe, one of my first thoughts was, Why didn’t I do this sooner? I don’t want to end up asking the same thing about the Pan-American. But I have to consider Momo’s health, as well. As a senior dog, the traveling and the heat could be too hard on him, and I wouldn’t consider doing it without him while he’s around. There’s a lot to think about, but it’s definitely something I want to look into.
Anything else you’d like us to know about you or Momo?
He doesn’t care much about social media, but you can follow along with our adventures via letsfindmomo.com.
For more ideas on hitting the road with your favorite pup, check out our other articles on pet travel. Whether you’re looking for a dog-friendly guide to New York City or planning your dog’s first road trip, you’re bound to find something interesting!
Self Care with Andrew Knapp
AUGUST 16, 2023
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Introduce yourself and tell us what you do!
Hi! My name is Andrew Knapp and I spend most of my time hanging out with dogs and making books about them. I’m always asking myself how we can become better by paying attention to the world around us. Since dogs are always around me, they tend to guide me through life.
What are your non-negotiable morning rituals Before Life Happens?
Coffee, smoothie, meditation, and a walk on the beach or in the forest. I miss my meditation often enough, feel guilty about it, and then practice self-forgiveness because isn’t it all a meditation, really? I also doom scroll for a good while.
Your books and projects often feature your dog Momo. Can you tell us more about him?
Momo was my heart dog. He carried me through some very transformative years, as dogs do. He was present and calm and such an easy dog. The kind of dog that everyone warmed up to.
Travel plays a significant role in your work. How has exploring new places shaped your perspective on life and creativity?
The world feels so accessible, actually, so friendly. The language may change, and the building materials might be different, but everybody needs connection, clean water, food, and shelter – and I’ve been lucky enough to receive the warmth of strangers in many countries.
Tell us about one of your favorite travel destinations. What makes it so special?
Mexico holds such a special place in my heart. As does Portugal. Warm climates are what pull me into a place, and I think it really ignites people’s souls.
What are your top 5 travel essentials?
I just checked and it’s extremely boring: toothpaste, toothbrush, contacts, glasses, floss.
What other self-care practices do you have that support you in feeling your best?
Exercise is at the centre of my physical and mental health. Everything else is built on top of that. When I have the intention to work out and go consistently, I find myself eating better, sleeping better, and overall feeling better.
How do you end your day?
I’ll either read a bit or watch something. I mentioned reading first because it sounds so much better, but I probably choose to watch something 90% of the time.
Knapp, Andrew LET'S FIND MOMO! Quirk Books (Children's Informational) $9.99 4, 18 ISBN: 978-1-59474-958-2
Books, blog, Instagram, and Facebook--where else can readers find Momo? Momo, the black-and-white border collie, is back in his third hide-and-seek board book, and he is still a lot of fun to find on each page. Using a format similar to his previous two board books, author and photographer Knapp (Find Momo Coast to Coast, 2015) has Momo hiding in an enjoyable variety of settings, including a play set in a backyard, the corner of a library, in a barnyard, in a kitchen, and in a preschool. On each verso page are four color photographs of what readers should be looking for, each labeled underneath in uppercase letters--Momo, of course, along with three common objects that are to be found in the photograph on the opposite page. Objects include a red pail, a yellow rain boot, a clock, a steel watering can, and a blue birdhouse. This is an enjoyably challenging way for young children to learn the names of familiar household and outdoor objects as well as colors. Some of the objects found are in a different orientation from the one that is shown; the gardening fork is shown vertically on verso and horizontally on the right, which makes them occasionally difficult to spot. Similar in mission to the I Spy or Where's Waldo books for this age group, the excellent photography's artful compositions, including the hidden Momo, make it a lot more entertaining. Colorful, kid-friendly fun--and Momo! What more could readers want? (Board book. 2-5)
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Find Momo Across Europe
Andrew Knapp
Quirk Books
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9781683691068, $14.95, PB, 144pp, www.amazon.com
Now his legions of fans can once again play hide-and-seek with Momo, the bandana-wearing, head-tilting border collie who loves to tuck himself away for the stunning photographs taken by his BFF Andrew Knapp. The pair's first books ("Find Momo"; "Find Momo Coast to Coast"; and the board book "Let's Find Momo!") explored landmarks and little-known places across the US and Canada. This new addition to a novel and outstanding photographic series, "Find Momo Across Europe" features beautiful cities and landscapes throughout Europe. Join Andrew and Momo on their travels to Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, the UK, and more. See if you can spot Momo concealed in picturesque neighborhoods, among ancient ruins, around castles and cathedrals, at legendary attractions, and in off-the-beaten-path locations that only these seasoned travelers could find. It's the grand tour of Europe you've always wanted--with Momo's cute and happy face waiting for you at every destination. A compulsively entertaining browse from first page to last, this photographic compendium is very highly recommended, especially for community library Contemporary Photography collections. It should be noted for personal reading lists that "Find Momo Across Europe" is also available in a digital book format (Kindle, $9.99).
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KNAPP, Andrew. Find Momo Everywhere. 32p. (Find Momo: Bk. 7). Quirk. Feb. 2024. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781683693864.
PreS-K--Momo the dog loves to play hide-and-seek, and he has taken this game all around the world. Over time, he has played in mountains, cities, beaches, and more, enjoying each new environment as well as the wildlife that comes with it. But time changes all things, and Momo eventually begins slowing down, resting his head one final time for the sleep that will take him away from this world. This accessible picture book is written for young children, incorporating short phrases, rhyming lines, and interactive text. Much like the other books in the "Find Momo" series, this one invites readers to participate in Momo's game, searching for both the dog and his companions among some of the many sights found in the world. Colorful images are super-imposed onto photographs of real places, which grants the world a childlike and playful quality. The text is poetic and lyrical overall, and while Momo's death is clearly described, it is done so in a way that is tender and heartfelt. Fans of Momo's series of books will appreciate being able to mourn their friend in this way, and any reader who has lost a beloved pet will discover tools to grieve on their own terms, as well. VERDICT This is a touching story about grief that celebrates the idea that loved ones can be remembered in many circumstances, even after they have passed.--Mary R. Lanni
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Lanni, Mary R. "KNAPP, Andrew. Find Momo Everywhere." School Library Journal, vol. 70, no. 2, Feb. 2024, p. 81. Gale General OneFile, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A784714337/ITOF?u=schlager&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=3860c7ae. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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