Der 35. Mai oder Konrad reitet in die Südsee

Kästner's imaginative world feels timeless, but I'm curious whether he drew from childhood dreams or specific stories when creating this adventure.

The whimsical tone seems to bridge generations, but I wonder how kids interpret the story compared to adults revisiting it.

The vivid imagery really brought the adventure to life for me—did the illustrations (if any) or Kästner's writing style influence that feeling?