What other children's author could write such funny and subversive tales as "The Machine That Does Schoolwork," "The Talking School Bag," "The Bell for Thieves," or "The Cat Constellation"? And who could come up with a different reading of Aesop's fables, resulting in stories like "The Photographer Fox"? Gianni Rodari, one of the most beloved children's authors worldwide, gathers in this book over fifty hilarious tales, born from his imagination and creative ability. They are all adorable!