A magical story about the search for happiness. Kästner's unique perspective on the theme of happiness is fantastically illustrated by Ulrike Möltgen. A strange old man appears out of nowhere on a park bench and grants our narrator three wishes, so he can shed his ongoing dissatisfaction and finally find happiness. However, happiness is a fleeting matter, and wishes can be easily wasted. With her fairy-tale-like and profound illustrations, the talented illustrator Ulrike Möltgen gives this well-known short story by Erich Kästner a whole new dimension that invites dreaming, smiling, and reflection.