An old blackboard tells the story of little Manfred. 'Little Man' is not only an aficionado of carousels, he also happens to become smaller when scolded and grows when he's applauded. As time goes by, Little Man experiences life and a series of traumatizing episodes that make him shrink as well as enriching experiences that make him grow. As he discovers basics of chemistry, he finally gets an idea that will allow him to take advantage of his strange faculty; the ultimate carousel is now within his reach...