O URSO QUE NÃO ERA

Once upon a time there was a bear who stood at the edge of a large forest, staring at the sky. High above, a flock of geese flew towards the South. The bear knew that winter would come soon and that he should look for a cave to hibernate. And that's exactly what he did. What he didn't count on was that, during that winter, a factory would be built right on top of the cave he had chosen. With the arrival of spring, the bear awakens, but cannot believe that he is no longer dreaming: the foreman insists that he return to work immediately - after all, he is not a bear. How will he prove to the factory bosses (and to himself) that he is a bear?
 
For those who think they don't know the author of this book, just think about the classic episodes of the series Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies from the 1930s and 1940s. Yes, Tashlin was one of the genius creative minds behind the adventures of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig - which is evident in the unmistakable trait of this master of irony and nonsense. Originally written in 1946, The Bear That Wasn't has been enchanting generations of children and adults for decades. Considered a classic of satirical comedy, the book hides several layers and possibilities of interpretation, whether through its social criticism or its approach to the construction of identity and alienation at work.