Here is a tale of great fascination for young readers. For what child can hold out against the double charm of a Mexican boy hero named Dodo, or Sleepyhead, and his funny little Mexican burro, Amigo, which is the living image of the tiny donkey the average youngster yearns to own as a pet?

The fact that Dodo was one of the laziest boys in Mexico and spent much of his time sleeping will not affect his popularity with young readers, most of whom prefer a hero much like themselves with plenty of faults to overcome. And right manfully does Dodo conquer his besetting sin in the end, when he discovers that he has artistic talent enough to become a great potter.

This is a story that proves that the work you love is not work at all, but delightful recreation. There is also the minor lesson of kindness to dumb animals drawn from the happy relations existing between Dodo and his donkey. Finally the reader is offered a most inspiring peep into the geography of modern Mexico and the home life of its people.

From the dust jacket