Coauthors Acosta (Little Captain Jack) and Amavisca (Bang Bang I Hurt
the Moon) keep their focus tight, concentrating on Ben's feelings and
the way the boys' taunting torments him ("He felt even sadder than the
day his fish went to fish heaven"). Loose-lined drawings with gently
tinted wash by Gusti (Mallko and Dad) underscore the intimacy and
loyalty of Ben's family. Publishers Weekly
This is a story inspired by true events.
Ben is a little boy, and he likes painting his nails. There's no big
reason to it, he just loves all the amazing colors on the tips of his
fingers. Until one day, some of his schoolmates start laughing at him
because of it. He suddenly feels sad, helpless, and doesn't want to
paint his nails anymore. Even when his father starts painting his nails
to support Ben, the helplessness doesn't go away.
Why can't boys paint their nails? A tale to understand that a kid's joy
has no boundaries.
A simple story about a small revolution.