When a little girl receives a dog as a gift, an unexpected problem arises: there is already a cat living in the house, and the two animals simply cannot get along. Determined to solve the conflict, they all end up at the school run by the extraordinary Multilingual Duck, a teacher who specializes in helping animals learn one another’s languages. As the cat learns to bark, the dog learns to meow, and the girl joins the lessons herself, communication becomes the key to understanding and friendship.

Written by Ronaldo Simões Coelho, author of more than fifty children’s and young adult books and recipient of several literary awards in Brazil and abroad, The Multilingual Duck transforms a familiar childhood situation into a playful reflection on communication, empathy, and respect for differences. Through humor and imaginative storytelling, the book shows that communication is not only about speaking and listening, but also about understanding others.

Elcerdo’s contemporary illustrations enrich the narrative with expressive characters and visual humor, creating a lively reading experience that appeals to young readers from the very first page. The dialogue between text and image reinforces the book’s central theme while expanding the story’s playful atmosphere. By combining animals, school life, and a universal message about coexistence, The Multilingual Duck offers an engaging introduction to the value of dialogue in an increasingly diverse world.