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Illustrations by Philip Waechter
Bookbinding: hardcover
Size: 27 x 22 cms
ISBN: 978-84-96646-21-6
PRICE VAT INCLUDED: 13.00 €
John Sheep’s dearest wish is to have his very own little person. When a person is finally given to him, he has much work to do: feeding his Little one, cleaning his cage, taking him for a walk… However, a given day, Little one runs away to the forest. John was not aware of how fast people can be!
The world turned upside down! A surprising and witty story.
OBTAINED AWARDS:
- the most animal-friendly children’s book (PETA, Germany)
- Selected on White Ravens’ list
- 7 best books for Young readers (German Radio, Focus Magazine)
- Book of the month (German Academy for Children and Young Adult’s Literature)
- Recommended by Canal Lector
“An original and funny story, with a harsh touch, that will make people think. In a world turned upside down, with animals and humans swapping their roles, a young member of the sheep family insists on owning a pet…” (El País).
“… A tale to read again and again and to initiate a reflection among friends, parents, teachers…” (CLIJ).
This man was also a child in the past, logically. We all were children once. He used to live with his parents in a nice apartment by then. After the school, he got a job. He used to get up early every moring to go to work. Later, this man had his own family, and that was a beautiful time. But, after that, he started to have bad luck.
"A life like any other" narrates the story of a homeless man in a very sensitive way.
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