Almost True

Talking animals take center stage—and explain the mysteries of the world!—in this zany, Kipling-esque picture book from literary great Clarice Lispector for ages 5 to 9.

Have you ever wondered why birds have no teeth? Or why sometimes black clouds do not rain? Ulisses the talking dog has the answers!

“Once upon a time: me!” announces the narrator of this tall clever tale about a talking dog named Ulisses, his owner Clarice, a rooster named Evidio, a hen named Edissea, and a greedy fig tree. ...