This collection is the essence of Janosch - odd, unique. The stories never take obvious turns, instead meandering always Janoschward. They are not cute or cuddly. If you want the lovely tigerduck, you will not find him here.
The rhymes, pictures, and stories are all fresh and intriguing - and the characters, ah, the characters! How wonderful to read about the trials of sleepy dormice, Parisian drunkards, and broom-makers turned to a life of crime. Where else could we find such voices, such stories?
No, it is not a good choice for small children, but it is a perfect expression of a very individual mind. Janosch fans who do not need sweetness with their weird will treasure it.