Almost True

Synopsis

Ulisses is a talking dog with plenty to say about the world. His story introduces a cast of wonderfully strange characters, including his owner Clarice, a rooster named Evidio, a hen named Edissea, and a greedy fig tree who enlists a wicked witch to make the hens lay eggs all night. When the hens rebel, the plan quickly falls apart.

Written by Clarice Lispector as a playful, unconventional animal tale, Almost True turns everyday mysteries into opportunities for imagination. Why do birds have no teeth? Why don't black clouds always rain? Told in Ulisses's delightfully unpredictable voice and illustrated by Carla Irusta, the story is funny, strange, and full of the offbeat imagination that made Lispector such a distinctive writer.

About the Author

Clarice Lispector (1920–1977) was a Brazilian writer widely regarded as one of the major literary figures of the twentieth century. Born in Ukraine, she and her family fled to Brazil when she was a child, and she grew up in Recife and Rio de Janeiro. Her acclaimed novels and short stories are known for their psychological intensity, philosophical questioning, and unconventional prose. Almost True was originally published in Portuguese after her death.

Publisher
NYRB Kids

Publication Date
April 8, 2025

Format
Hardcover

Pages
48

Subjects
Weird Little Books · Children's Fiction · Animals · Dogs · Humorous Stories · Imagination & Play

Age Group
5–9 years

ISBN
9781681378978