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?‍?️ What's most fascinating is this is Bill Watterson's "Calvin & Hobbes" follow-up.

I saw this book at Target this morning and was immediately attracted to it because of the art on the cover. As humans, we long to know everything. The who/what/why/where/when/how. Often when we find out, either it isn‘t enough, or we are disappointed. Can‘t we just be okay with not knowing? This book is a lesson about our need to know and why we don‘t need to know it all. The universe is infinite and we are a part of it; that‘s enough.

Gorgeously dark artwork on a tale perfectly relevant today. Don‘t come here looking for Calvin & Hobbes!

I'm loathe to say much about the story as it's so short - read in minutes - but, of course, as an art book it's meant to be absorbed & reflected on, & the artwork is worth taking time over as the cover image indicates. It's dark, gothic & brooding.
Ok, the story is a fable about ignorance, mistrust & prejudice, clearly intended as commentary/critique of modern life, & despite being obvious about that intent, it's undeniably, & sadly, relevant 4🖤