Tales from the Inner City

Through a series of interwoven short stories and poems, Shaun Tan explores the strange intersections of wild animals and inner-city life. Each vignette follows a different character a girl and her neighborhood cat, a woman separated from her dog, a community of fish-like beings, and a group of office workers who suddenly turn into frogs as they navigate the surreal boundaries between the ordinary and the fantastical. The stories blend dark humor with poignant reflection, examining how our lives are shaped by the creatures we share our world with.