Description

A vain wolf puts on his best suit after breakfast. He goes for a walk, sure his looks deserve praise. No one dares to disagree except a young dragon. The dragon trusts that his mother is the strongest of all. As for good looks, his father comes first.

This children's story by Mario Ramos explores pride and appearances. Ramos links its theme to society's growing focus on looks. He points to election adverts as one example. He also sees some of the wolf in us all. The book shares a series with Eu sunt cel mai puternic and Eu sunt cel mai destept.

Ramos (1958–2012) was born in Belgium and grew up in Portugal. He recalled that childhood with fondness. Without a television, he drew, read Tintin and watched Charlie Chaplin films. Tomi Ungerer and Saul Steinberg helped shape his work. He wrote and drew many children's books. He wanted his work to spark both laughter and thought in children and adults.