The Streetcar Number Flower

In this poetic and deeply symbolic story, Guia Risari introduces us to Laura, a girl who sees the world with wonder in her eyes, and Omar, a melancholic boy who misses his homeland. Together, they embark on a journey aboard a very special streetcar—without a number, marked instead by a flower—that takes them through dreamlike and transformative landscapes.

As they travel through fields of flowers, enchanted forests, skies filled with birds, and underwater oceans, the streetcar becomes a metaphor for an inner journey and the possibility of finding comfort, wonder, and a sense of belonging.

The text unfolds with delicacy, maintaining a gentle and evocative rhythm that harmonizes beautifully with the illustrations by Federico Delicado, rich in detail, texture, and chromatic sensitivity. The images, with a surreal and poetic tone, enhance the story’s fantastical nature while subtly evoking profound emotions such as the sadness of migration, the joy of rediscovering beauty, and gratitude for those who know how to look at the world with an open heart.

Key points

• An ode to imagination, hope, and empathy.
• It invites readers to look beyond the obvious, to embrace the unexpected, and to see friendship as a bridge to new and possible worlds.
• A heartfelt read to share and reflect on, perfect for both home and classroom settings.