Living in a small town, Toto wishes to escape the inevitable life in front of him. He will never become a porter, he will become an astronaut instead! He bravely packs his bags, kisses his parents goodbye and sets off for the bright lights of the big city. Even when all his money for astronaut school is stolen by thieves, his hard work and stubborn determination sees him through. The small town villagers are awoken in the night by a huge roar - and are delighted to see Toto has come back to them on a rocket - his dreams finally a reality!
This quirky, original story by the highly-acclaimed artist Ximo Abadía has an important message - never give up on your dreams. An endearing tale illustrated with vivid surrealist artwork, this story is as imaginative as it is bold. Ximo Abadía (Author, Illustrator)
Ximo Abadía is a highly acclaimed artist, living and working in Spain. He has illustrated numerous publications including The Speed of Starlight and his work was selected for the Bologna Children's Illustrator's Exhibition in 2017.
An ambitious young donkey dreams of becoming more than just a porter, ferrying loads up the mountainside day after day. But a donkey could never become an astronaut, could he? An original story by highly-acclaimed illustrator Ximo Abadía (The Speed of Starlight) An uplifting story about hard work, determination and never giving up on your dreams Stunning primary colour palette gives this picture book a contemporary twist - perfect for trendy buyers Ximo Abadía was 2017 runner-up in the Bologna Children's Illustration Exhibition Prize Matt lam, spot UV and 100% debossing cover finishes
