Chiccodoro: The adventures of a flea who couldn’t jump

by Alberto Giordano

Chiccodoro is a little flea. Unlike her older sisters, she can't jump well and is teased a bit for this. But one evening she comes up with a plan to be able to jump further. She will thus begin a journey that will see her grappling with various tests and difficulties to face and furious storms, mysterious creatures, challenges at sea and in the sky. Friends who will help her on the journey and enemies who will try to eat her. In this adventurous journey, the little flea will have to find all the courage possible within herself, facing the situations that will gradually arise in order to be able to return home to her family. But it will be the journey and the pitfalls to overcome that will make her stronger and more self-confident.

Born as a lullaby, to be read a little each evening and divided into 13 illustrated chapters, this story reminds us how important it is to focus on a goal and devote all possible energy to it. Personal growth, the victory over fear happens by testing ourselves, overcoming our limits and ardently desiring what we desire.

Kindle Edition

Published March 10, 2025

About the author

Alberto Giordano was born in Rufino, in 1959, and has lived in Rosario since 1971. He is a professor and essayist.