Story Summary
It all begins when Matthew wins a trip to Scotland. A unique opportunity for him… but difficult news for Ecco, his little dog, who cannot come along.
For Ecco, it makes no sense. Being separated, left behind, not sharing this adventure… very quickly, he decides that this is not an option. Driven by his attachment and determination, he will do everything he can to reunite with Matthew.
This journey soon becomes the start of an unexpected adventure. In Scotland, Ecco discovers a new world filled with fascinating landscapes and ancient legends. He encounters mysterious creatures, such as the Grogoch, and finds himself immersed in a world where not everything can be explained.
As the story unfolds, Ecco moves forward between curiosity and concern, between the desire to understand and the fear of the unknown. Each step pushes him to overcome his hesitations, to trust, and to keep going despite his doubts.
Through this quest, Ecco experiences not just a journey, but a true inner transformation. An adventure where attachment, courage, and discovery take center stage.
A story that is both gentle and full of mystery, inviting children to follow Ecco… and to be guided by their own feelings along the way.
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The Drawings
Ecco and Matthew
The little mouse prepares the magic potion
Ecco and the spinning top
Althea the witch
A Story That Also Speaks About Feelings
Behind Ecco’s adventure, there is something more subtle, yet just as important—a way of showing what some children experience on the inside, even when it isn’t visible.
Feeling more intensely, observing more deeply, asking many questions… this way of functioning is often misunderstood. It can create the impression of being “too much,” or out of step.
Through this story, these emotions find their place. They are neither corrected nor pushed aside. They are part of the journey, the choices, and the reactions.
Seeing Yourself in a Character
Ecco is not just a little dog on an adventure. He doubts, hesitates, feels, and moves forward anyway. And that is exactly what makes him relatable to those who read his story.
Some children will recognize themselves in the way he reacts, thinks, and experiences things so deeply. They will see that it is possible to move forward without being perfect, without understanding everything right away.
Reading a Story Differently
This book can be read as an adventure. But it can also be experienced in another way—as a means of putting words to what is happening inside, without needing to explain it directly.
This dual reading is what gives the story its strength. It supports children in what they are going through, while allowing them the freedom to connect with it at their own pace.