The characters

Three friends in every book — Kay, Leo and Buó — and a whole neighborhood that shows up when the story calls. Nobody vanishes: they were simply somewhere else that day.

The trio in every book

Kay

The calm one. The only one who teaches the money lesson, and the only one who talks with Buó.

Meet Kay

Leo

The learner. Quick and enthusiastic: he gets it wrong first and falls in love with it right after.

Meet Leo

Buó

Oracle on a branch. He speaks only with Kay: he offers one metaphor and lets her find the rest.

Meet Buó

The neighborhood friends

Enzo

Theatrical comic: always LOUD, always DRAMATIC, never cruel.

Meet Enzo

Hani

Heart of the community: the one who notices. The tallest of the group.

Meet Hani

Ania

Fast outside, shy inside: usually just a blur of speed.

Meet Ania

Luna

Practical inventor: she hand-labels everything she builds.

Meet Luna

Elio

Slow, meticulous, a miniature accountant: the smallest standing figure.

Meet Elio

Cris

Gentle giant and builder: the biggest figure. “Knock, knock — solid.”

Meet Cris