When a dragonfly and a turtle meet by a lakeside, an unusual conversation begins. Free-spirited and unconcerned with certainty, the dragonfly delights in flight, change, and possibility. The turtle, in contrast, values stability, caution, and security. As they exchange ideas, their differences reveal not only opposing ways of seeing the world but also their hidden doubts and vulnerabilities.
Part of the Fables by Rubem Alves collection, this philosophical fable explores the tension between lightness and seriousness through accessible yet thought-provoking dialogue. Rubem Alves transforms a simple encounter between two animals into a reflection on childhood and adulthood, freedom and responsibility, certainty and imagination.
Veridiana Scarpelli’s illustrations complement the narrative with fluid compositions and expressive characters, reinforcing the symbolic contrast between the dragonfly’s aerial freedom and the turtle’s grounded perspective. Together, text and image create a picture book that invites reflection while remaining engaging for young readers.
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