Paulino the donkey and Rita the crocodile embark on an exchange of crazy ideas, telling each other stories that overflow with imagination. From a silver dog chasing fast ostriches to an apple tree that sprouts honey cakes, each page surprises with unlikely situations that spark laughter and creativity in young readers.
Inspired by the Brothers Grimm’s The Ditmarsch tale of wonders, this adaptation preserves the essence of the original story and adds a fresh and humorous touch. Teresa Novoa’s illustrations, full of expressiveness and colour, perfectly complement the narrative. They help children immerse themselves in a world where fantasy and reality intertwine harmoniously.
Key points
• It entertains and stimulates creativity, encouraging children to make up their own stories.
• It promotes the association between text and images, which facilitates reading comprehension and cognitive development.
• It enriches vocabulary and sensitizes children to literature with a structure full of rhymes and wordplay.