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An adventurous and humorous tale of Kiko Niko, who becomes a hero through his courage and craftiness because the freedom of others is important to him. A wonderfully illustrated book about people and apes, about altruism and solidarity and the most important thing in life – friendship.
Kiko is different – he’s got white fur – that’s why his mother named him Kiko, “Little Cloud”. Of course his parents love him, but otherwise his only friend is the little ape girl named Rischa. She stands by him when he gets bullied by Hong. When trying to escape from the boa constrictor, Kiko discovers something – the city of stone towers where the humans live. He leads his clan there when a fire breaks out in the jungle. Unfortunately Kiko is discovered by the world-famous zoologist, Professor Paul Fidibus Stängel, who wants to capture him. After a wild chase, Kiko gets caught in his net. But then things really begin to happen! In the end, even Professor Stängel takes his hat off to Kiko out of respect, for “One’s own freedom is wonderful – but to help free others is even more rewarding!” – a piece of wisdom that not only applies to young apes...
»Kordon gives those who care about how people deal with each other courage to act. And the story is amusing as well.«
Salzburger Nachrichten on Paula Kussmaul
