This book’s story is about a sad clown, Federico, a beautiful witch, Nadira, and a wicked gnome, Rumpelstiltskin—as well as life in Rafinelli’s circus. Predatory vegetarian animals gather there, along with an evil elephant, monkeys in cowboy hats, and a man-worm. Also present are an elderly Snow White and seven dwarfs. The book emphasizes the importance of family, whatever form it may take. It also says that real laughter must be kind, and that love and friendship can save the world. The book shows that there are far more good and kind people than bad and evil ones—only they are harder to notice.