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From Gianni Rodari, the father of modern Italian children’s literature, comes a pithy, humorous tale about life and death, health and wealth . . . and bandits and balloons! A refreshed translation from Batchelder Award–winner Antony Shugaar, illustrated with all-new art from Roman Muradov

One of Betsy Bird's Top Unconventional Children's Books of 2025!

One of Betsy Bird's Top Translated Children's Books for Older and Younger Readers of 2025!

“Gianni Rodari gave free rein to his imagination, ...