The Largest Animal in the World

Once upon a time, there was an ant who believed she was the largest animal in the world.
She walked, happy and proud thinking that her steps bashed: “pom-pom-pom,” when they actually pitter-pattered “plic-plic-plic”.

Pom, pom, pom. How big is an ant walking proud of itself, proud of the weight of its own steps. An ant alone can be the biggest animal in the world. Suddenly, a big green shadow changes things completely. What a scare. That’s a big one. Who are you? Can I be your friend?
After a while, they are surprised by a long, hairy silhouette with a sinuous gesture. Oh, my gosh. How big is the biggest animal in the world.
This is how we follow the ant on its journey. At each encounter, perceptions are altered: sizes are questioned, the new reality changes the others’, modifies the balance.
Only with the other, each one recognises and locates themselves. There is then a new place for everyone, and the pleasure of sharing the path.

Key points

2017 – Cuatrogatos Foundation Award

• Simplicity and expressive economy.
• The concordance of a text that refers to oral narration with a refined illustration proposal.
• A story with humour and an effective typographic play with onomatopoeias.
• A reflection on how knowledge and experience transform our appreciation of reality.