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The Fate of Fausto: A Painted Fable

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A TIME Best Children's Book of 2019!
A Chicago Public Library 2019 Best of the Best Book!

*"This minimalistic masterpiece is a must-read for all ages." —School Library Journal (starred review!)

A quirky, cautionary tale from beloved New York Times bestselling picture book creator Oliver Jeffers!

There was once a man who believed he owned everything and set out to survey what was his.

"You are mine," Fausto said to the flower, the sheep, and the mountain, and they all bowed before him. But they w...