The stories in this book invite us to admire, and fear, animals that come alive, think, feel and are totally aware of their own limits. Some are children who, out on the streets, have been given animal's names as nicknames. With this dual play, from articles to fables, the author achieves richness with humor and irony. Whether they are metaphors of fate, extraordinary or routine appearances, the miraculously alive creatures in this book reflect our own dehumanized image.