Out of place

More than half of the world’s population lives in cities. However, humans are not the only inhabitants: cities are full of life, from the smallest microorganisms to the largest animals. In Out of Place we discover which organisms inhabit our cities, in a journey that will take us from inside a house to the outskirts and surrounding countryside, passing through tree-lined avenues, parks, wetlands, ruins and castles.

From its title, this book reflects on the coexistence between man and nature – sometimes peaceful, other times a source of imbalances and problems – and on the actions we can take to make our cities more balanced and more livable for all.

Like the other books in this series, Out of Place guides us in observing the nature that surrounds us daily. The illustrations, poetic but with scientific rigor, are accompanied by a text suitable for young readers.

Publication: April 2025

Valentina Gottardi (concept and illustrations)

Valentina graduated in Architecture and Visual Arts. Since childhood she has cultivated his two great passions: nature and drawing. Over the years she experimented with different artistic techniques, creating her own style made of ballpoint pen, acrylics and tablets. At Cocai Books she deals with the conception and management of all projects, artistic direction and illustration.

Danio Miserocchi (author)

Danio Miserocchi is a naturalist and teacher. He collaborates with numerous museums and local institutions and has always cultivated and enhanced biodiversity by conducting research and popularization activities. His work alternates between popularization and research, with field trips and consultations, to “get his hands dirty” and keep a direct line with Nature.

Maciej Michno (author)

Maciej Michno is editor and administrative manager at Cocai Books. He has always been passionate about writing, translating, editing, proofreading and all the technical aspects of running a publishing house. He speaks four languages and has a great passion for human factors and for communicating science and technology through text and images.