Up There (€8.50)

Up there

In *Up There*, Mario Ramos weaves a simple yet powerful visual narrative about the desire to go further, to be first, to be at the top. One by one, different animals try to reach a high point, joining forces in a series of failed attempts. In the end, the solution emerges unexpectedly, inviting the reader to rethink preconceived notions about success, power, and cooperation.

With just a few words and expressive illustrations, this picture book explores themes such as ambition, competitiveness, persistence, and relationships with others, leaving room for multiple interpretations and shared readings. A book that provokes laughter but also reflection, starting in early childhood education

About the Author

Mario Ramos was born in Brussels in 1958 to a Belgian mother and a Portuguese father. A leading author and illustrator of children’s literature, he is known for using humor, irony, and a shift in perspective to address fundamental themes of the human condition.

Her work invites children and adults alike to question the world around them, exploring themes such as power, difference, identity, and critical thinking through visual narratives with multiple layers of meaning. *Up There*, originally published in 2005, is a striking example of her ability to say a lot with very little, drawing on the power of imagery and the reader’s intelligence.