It cleverly and playfully exposes the monstrous reality we've created with too many cars on our streets, making it clear that you are the traffic. At the same time, it reveals walking as a breath of fresh air—a simple and powerful way to see the same place with new eyes.

Leticia Sabino, founder and coordinator of The Walkability Institute

How can we explain the downsides of car-dependency to children? Peter Füssy and Gabriela Araújo do it brilliantly, using humor and beautiful illustrations to introduce the idea of active mobility—while taking a strong step toward showing the joys of walking through the city.

Giovana Madalosso, novelist and screenwriter

A powerful yet accessible book that opens up space to imagine more humane, safe, and playful cities. Essential reading for shaping new citizens… because it is urgent to change the state of things.

Mário Alves, Secretary-General at the International Federation of Pedestrians (IFP)

Traffic is truly a monster these days. But we are the traffic! And what happens if we choose to leave this infernal creature behind and go on foot, by bicycle, or by public transport?

Rute Nieto Ferreira, architect, urban planner, and Senior Project Manager at the Gehl Studio

We hardly notice it, yet mobility shapes every part of our daily lives — and our children’s futures. The way we move influences health, safety, independence, and opportunity. With Monstreffic, Peter Füssy invites you to discover how things could be different, why change matters, and how we can open a brighter path for the next generations.

Marco te Brömmelstroet, the "Cycling Professor", author of "Movement: how to take back our streets and transform our lives"