Kipá, the youngest of the pack, wants to howl like the adult wolves. The night before the full moon, he escapes to the mountain and snorts so hard that the moon falls out of the sky and disappears.
The next day, the wolves go up the mountain to celebrate the birth of the cubs, but no matter how long they wait, the moon does not appear. Meanwhile, at home, the little wolf is moaning in pain, his belly swollen like a melon…
Kipá, the youngest of the pack, wants to howl like the adult wolves. The night before the full moon, he escapes to the mountain and snorts so hard that the moon falls out of the sky and disappears. The next day, the wolves go up the mountain to celebrate the birth of the cubs, but no matter how long they wait, the moon does not appear. Meanwhile, at home, the little wolf is moaning in pain, his belly swollen like a melon…
In infancy, imitation represents one of the most active ways of gaining knowledge; children perceive the world through their senses and, thanks to their ability to imitate, interact with their environment. Play is also a fundamental part of intellectual and emotional development, as it allows them to explore the world and to set their imagination and creativity in motion. In addition, through play, children practice their social skills and learn to socialize according to rules and norms. Mario Catelli, in this amusing story about learning and discoveries in life, suggests that wisdom is acquired over the years, and that it is therefore necessary to know how to take advantage of each of its stages. Finally, we must highlight the harmony of the compositions with elements of nature, made using the collage technique, and how Madalena Matoso’s expressive illustrations recreate the narrator’s sensitivity. A simple story for us to understand intuitively, the essence of things.
Text by Mario Catelli Illustrations by Madalena Matoso
