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A wolf thinks he knows who is strongest in this tale by Mario Ramos. He meets Little Red Riding Hood and the seven dwarfs. The three little pigs also take part in the story. A young dragon shows that strength need not mean force. His faith in his mother shows the power of a gentle heart.

This funny tale for children looks at pride, strength and trust. It draws on a child's sense of a mother's love and care. With her, the child feels safe. The mother's great size adds to the joke. To small children, their parents seem huge and strong too.

Ramos (1958–2012) was born in Belgium. He spent his childhood in Portugal and grew up without TV. He drew, read Tintin and watched Charlie Chaplin films. He later looked back on those years with love. The work of Tomi Ungerer and Saul Steinberg helped shape his own. He wrote and drew the art for many children's books. He aimed to make both children and adults laugh and think.