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PICTUREBOOKS
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Welcome to our foreign rights catalogue! This year we are presenting a selection of titles that deal with cultural diversity, Brazilian folklore, issues surrounding prejudice and tolerance, and friendship in its various forms. In our PICTUREBOOKS range, Mauricio Negro, an internationally renowned author, uses colorful images to explore the universal themes of diversity and tolerance, proposing a reflection that goes beyond racial boundaries with Gente de cor, cor de gente (People of Color, Color of People) – a book whose rights have already sold in the UK & Ireland. Um amigo para sempre (A friend forever), written by our award-winning author Marina Colasanti, is a touching story about the friendship between the Angolan writer Luandino Vieira and a bird. The book’s innovative graphic design helps to reinforce Colasanti’s narrative. Another highlight of our catalogue is Charles Chaplin: um tesouro em preto e branco (Charles Chaplin, a Treasure in Black and White), a unique book about the relationship between a girl, her father and Chaplin’s movie City Lights, and a tribute to artists genius. These books are just a glimpse of what you will find in the following pages. Now, it’s time for you to dive in and explore our many new titles available in 2018.
PICTUREBOOKS
PICTUREBOOKS Ages 3 to 6
THE MULTILINGUAL DUCK This is a short story about a girl who loves animals, a dog and a cat who hate each other, and a multilingual duck. Using everyday situations and surprise incidents, the book proposes a reflection on difference, respect and meaningful communication. The illustrations by Elcerdo, of a contemporary style, are noteworthy, drawing in young readers. Text: Ronaldo SimĂľes Coelho Illustrations: Elcerdo Format: 210 x 240 mm Pages: 32 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-96-00755-9 Keywords: animals, everyday themes, friends
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By means of a circus show with clowns, magicians, and jugglers among other artists, this book shows readers how Mathematics is present in everyday life. Cardinal numbers from 1 to 20 and ordinal numbers from first to tenth turn up throughout the book. There are surprises in each scene and Marcelo Cipis’ illustrations, with geometric figures, sets and series of objects and forms, help develop children’s perception. Text: Telma Guimarães Illustrations: Marcelo Cipis Format: 250 x 250 mm Pages: 32 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-96-00803-7 Keywords: discoveries, imagination, read the picture
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PICTUREBOOKS - Ages 3 to 6
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PICTUREBOOKS Ages 3 to 6
A SUPERFRIEND Who has never had a superfriend? What about when that superfriend is a crazy puppy? This story tells about the amusing experiences of a boy and his superfriend, from taking a walk to going through scares and pranks. In addition to a text with short and direct sentences, in capital letters for beginning readers, the illustrations are completely delightful. They fill the pages with color and joy, adding to the meaning of the text. Text: Nair de Medeiros Barbosa Illustrations: Isabela Santos Format: 200 x 200 mm Pages: 24 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-8392-107-3 Keywords: animals, everyday themes, friends
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PICTUREBOOKS - Ages 3 to 6
MY VERY OWN PET Award-winning author SĂ´nia Barros draws from Brazilian popular poetry and first-person narrative to tell the story of a boy who loves animals and wants a pet. The authors makes use of interactive strategies, as when the main character invites readers to take part in the story. To surprise and amuse children even more, this book includes cut-outs and unusual design. Text: SĂ´nia Barros Illustrations: Arthur Vergani Format: 200 x 200 mm Pages: 32 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-8392-110-3 Keywords: animals, everyday themes, friends
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PICTUREBOOKS Ages 3 to 6
ANIMAL RESTAURANT What would a restaurant for animals be like? A fun and delightful rhyming book for young children about the different diet of animals, from fleas to elephants to rabbits to anteaters and even dragons. Animal Restaurant encourages children to think about what animals eat and, by extension, what other people in different cultures eat too. Text: Blandina Franco and JosĂŠ Carlos Lollo Illustrations: JosĂŠ Carlos Lollo Format: 200 x 270 mm Pages: 48 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-20-00439-5 Keywords: animals, eating habits
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What has big bright eyes, pointy ears, and very long nails? Is it a wolf? No! But then, who is it? This guessing tale works much like a riddles game. The narrator addresses readers proposing riddles that always end with the question: “Who is it?”. The illustrations are fundamental to the guessing game, creating situations that are by turns frightening and funny. Text: Christina Dias Illustrations: Rafael Antón Format: 240 x 300 mm Pages: 32 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-20-00442-5 Keywords: animals, fear, guessing game
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Açorianos Award 2016: Best Children’s Book
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PICTUREBOOKS - Ages 3 to 6
WHO IS IT?
PICTUREBOOKS Ages 3 to 6
THE BIRTHDAY PRESENT This story features a family of pigs: Papa Pig, Mamma Pig, and Sonny Pig. Papa and Mamma Pig are always very busy, and every night when they get home, they shower their son with presents in an effort to make up for their absence. Sonny Pig gets so used to receiving presents that whenever a guest comes to visit, he asks them for his gift. But one day, the whole family comes to realize that some gifts cannot be bought in stores. A captivating story about the real meaning of affection and love, told simply with gorgeous illustrations. Text and Illustrations: Ellen Pestili Format: 210 x 240 mm Pages: 32 Cover: paperback ISBN: 85-322-5925-1 Keywords: animals, family, life lessons.
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PICTUREBOOKS - Ages 3 to 6
SLEEP, MONKEY, SLEEP Every night, monkey went to Daddy’s bed to play and would not let Daddy sleep. Monkey just would not stay in his own bed and every night he would come up with an excuse—one day he was cold, the other day he was hungry, then he needed to pee. There was always something. One day, Daddy had a talk with Monkey who explained that he just missed his father. This is one of a handful of books out that does not focus on the stereotypical “super” Daddy roles. Instead, it presents a more modern, nurturing father figure. Text: Ronaldo Simões Coelho Illustrations: Eva Furnari Format: 210 x 240 mm Pages: 24 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-7602-5 Keywords: paternal/fatherly love, sleep time
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PICTUREBOOKS Ages 3 to 6
A KNOT IN THE HEAD Tico the sheep has a knot in his head that makes him different. It makes him see the world in a very particular way. His job of jumping fences to help people sleep leads him to Quim, a kid who is unable to sleep because he is always worrying about his parents’ quarrels. Follow Tico jumping while he tries to make Quim fall asleep in this charming book by the award-winning Brazilian writer Rosa Amanda Strausz. Text: Rosa Amanda Strausz Illustrations: Laurent Cardon Format: 225 x 260 mm Pages: 48 Cover: hardcover and paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-7993-4 Keywords: family, everyday themes, imagination
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Brasília Award of Literature – 2nd place: Best Children and Young Adults Book
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PICTUREBOOKS - Ages 3 to 6
A PILLOW NAMED PIL Clarinha gets a present: a cushion-shaped monkey. She uses the cushion as a pillow and she loves it so much that she names it Pil. Clarinha is learning to read and it is real fun. Pil thinks so too. However, one day, Pil is nowhere to be found. Where might this monkey be? Text: Luiz Raul Machado Illustrations: Vanessa Prezoto Format: 225 x 260 mm Pages: 40 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-20-00441-8 Keywords: fantasy, toys and games
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PICTUREBOOKS Ages 4 to 8
THE DRAGONFLY AND THE TORTOISE The Dragonfly and the Tortoise shows the clash of ideas between two animals. The tortoise defends tradition and despises change. The dragonfly is light, carefree and flies wherever the wind blows. Text: Rubem Alves Illustrations: Veridiana Scarpelli Format: 200 x 270 mm Pages: 32 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-96-00404-6 Keywords: animals, fable, life lessons
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PICTUREBOOKS - Ages 4 to 8
THE ENCHANTED MOUNTAIN OF THE WILD GEESE In The Enchanted Mountain of the Wild Geese, the goose named Smell of Jasmine is faced with his old father’s last trip to a place called the Enchanted Mountain. Then Smell of Jasmine reflects on life, death and rebirth. Text: Rubem Alves Illustrations: Veridiana Scarpelli Format: 200 x 270 mm Pages: 32 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-96-00405-3 Keywords: fable, life and death, life lessons
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PICTUREBOOKS Ages 4 to 8
LILI’S SURGERY Lili’s Surgery tells the story of a good friendship that almost ends because of an accident: while playing hide-and-seek, Gregório the frog gets trapped in the trunk of his little elephant friend, Lili. So, left with no other choice, Lili has to undergo surgery to have Gregório pulled out of his trunk. To do so, she will have to be very brave. Text: Rubem Alves Illustrations: Veridiana Scarpelli Format: 200 x 270 mm Pages: 32 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-96-00406-0 Keywords: animals, fable, friendship
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PICTUREBOOKS - Ages 4 to 8
THE HAPPINESS DECREE In The Happiness Decree, a king signs a decree banning sadness and ordering all the people in his kingdom to be happy. So one night, Sadness goes away. Noticing the turmoil that ensues in the town, a little girl decides to look into her sorrows and discovers that we cannot live on happiness alone. Text: Rubem Alves Illustrations: Veridiana Scarpelli Format: 200 x 270 mm Pages: 40 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-96-00402-2 Keywords: fable, life lessons, tolerance
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PICTUREBOOKS Ages 4 to 8
THE TURTLE RING Juliana the turtle feels that she is special because of the ring around her waist, which she believes to be a jewel. She is very happy to have married Alvaro. She just does not understand why she is not able to lay eggs. Find out why and see how Juliana, with the help of her friend Salmon, will save many marine creatures that are under threat because of human action. Text: CĂŠsar Obeid Illustrations: Marilia Pirillo Format: 210 x 220 mm Pages: 48 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-8588-1 Keywords: animals, life lessons, nature
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PICTUREBOOKS - Ages 4 to 8
THE BIRD AND THE GIRAFFE The bird believed that he sang well, but he could not fly. He would jump off a branch, and land in the bowl. He would say, “One day I will fly.” The giraffe was mute. She paid attention to the sounds of nature, and tried to mimic them. But her voice would not come out. “One day I will sing,” the giraffe thought. These two stories – the struggle between desire and limits – meet and complete each other in the pages of this beautiful poetic prose. Text: Leo Cunha Illustrations: Graça Lima Format: 200 x 270 mm Pages: 40 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-8312-2 Keywords: animals, disability, friendship
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PICTUREBOOKS Ages 4 to 8
THE BEAR, THE GOOSE AND THE LION Three of the greatest fables attributed to Aesop sublimely rewritten by Hans Christian Andersen and award-winning writer Ana Maria Machado—one of the most renowned authors in Latin America literature. These are entertaining and instructive tales that offer lessons in friendship, greed and honesty. This book is perfect to teach young children about how to deduce, infer or interpret information, events or ideas from texts. Text: Ana Maria Machado Illustrations: Roberto Weigand Format: 210 x 240 mm Pages: 48 Cover: hardcover and paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-7978-1 Keywords: animals, fable, life lessons BRAZIL
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PICTUREBOOKS - Ages 4 to 8
A PERFECT NIGHT In this Christmas story, Benjamin is a little shepherd boy who witnesses something that will forever change the course of mankind, the birth of Jesus. A warming story about the ability to put others first and a friendly reminder that the Christmas spirit lays in the nativity, not in shopping bags. Whimsical and sweet illustrations make this a special book for the holiday season – definitely one to pull out every year and savor. Text: Ana Maria Machado Illustrations: Fabiana Salomão Format: 210 x 240 mm Pages: 32 Cover: hardcover and paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-7560-8 Keywords: christmas, inspiration, religion
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PICTUREBOOKS Ages 4 to 8
VERY DIFFERENT PEOPLE Written by the acclaimed author Ana Maria Machado, this story is narrated by two characters, in alternate moments: Andreia and Rodrigo. The two share their discoveries about their own family, “very different people.” To them, everyone has a secret identity: Andreia’s grandmother is a princess; her grandfather, a pirate; her mother, a fairy; and her father can be either a genius or a giant. Andreia and Rodrigo show great familiarity with the universe of children’s literature, referring to Snow White, The Princess and the Pea, Beauty and the Beast, Sleeping Beauty, and Peter Pan. Fun and poetic, the work draws attention to the changing social roles of women, men and the elderly, and suggests that magic and charm can be found in small acts of everyday life. Text: Ana Maria Machado Illustrations: Marilia Pirillo Format: 190 x 260 mm Pages: 40 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-20-00399-2 Keywords: diversity, family, imagination
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PICTUREBOOKS - Ages 4 to 8
NOT AN ORDINARY ZEBRA Sometimes our problems and worries seem to be much greater than they really are. This book shows how important it is to have a good friend at the right time and how worthwhile it is to listen to what a true friend has to say. A story about difference and the joy of embracing one’s uniqueness. Aimed at small children, this book greatly contributes to their development as it helps them build a healthy, high self-esteem. Text and Illustrations: Lucia Reis Format: 210 x 240 mm Pages: 32 Cover: paperback ISBN: 85-322-4543-9 Keywords: diversity, life lessons, tolerance
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PICTUREBOOKS Ages 4 to 8
THE TRANSPARENT HORSE The gypsy Carmen loses a small bottle of perfume that holds a mystery. To find it, she has the help of Mount rider and his transparent horse, made of water so clear that nobody can see it. In this adventure, they encounter unusual characters like the Island, the Eco, the Mermaid and Neptune. Text: Sylvia Orthof Illustrations: Suppa Preface: Flรกvia Savary Content: text in prose, play and music scores Format: 200 x 270 mm Pages: 96 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-20-00093-9 Keywords: adventure, mystery
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PICTUREBOOKS - Ages 4 to 8
THE SMALL BOAT’S JOURNEY A little boy called Chico Eduardo makes a paper boat. Then, Elisete, the washerwoman, shows up wanting to wash her clothes, but it appears that there is no water. But that is not a problem: from a pile of dirty clothes, she pulls out a river. The small boat seems happy enough to finally find its home and sails away. Chico and Elisete, then, go in search of the boat in a marvelous and funny adventure. Text: Sylvia Orthof Illustrations: Tatiana Paiva Preface: Ana Maria Machado Content: text in verse and play and music scores Format: 200 x 270 mm Pages: 72 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-20-00096-0 Keywords: adventure, fantasy
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PICTUREBOOKS Ages 4 to 8
DIVERSITY One of the most renowned authors in Brazil, Tatiana Belinky writes in verse about the importance of understanding and respecting difference. Diversity means different skin color, hair texture or even different moods. These are things that do not make people better or worse, just different. Like all human beings. Text: Tatiana Belinky Illustrations: Gilles Eduar Format: 225 x 260 mm Pages: 40 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-20-00090-8 Keywords: diversity, life lessons, tolerance
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PICTUREBOOKS Ages 8 and up
THE ENCHANTED PARK Award-winning writer João Anzanello Carrascoza, inspired by the amusement parks he used to visit in his childhood, invites the reader to have loads of fun in each short story of The Enchanted Park. He introduces us to toys that seem very relevant to our lives: the Tray of Cups, which shakes our ideas, or the Mirrors of Perfection, which point out our desires and weaknesses, among others. One of the best things about the text is its ability to help readers visualize the toys. To do this, the illustrations depict sensations rather than the actual toys. The Enchanted Park is an original collection of short stories that can be read in any order. Text: João Anzanello Carrascoza Illustrations: Andrés Sandoval Format: 170 x 210 mm Pages: 64 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-96-00408-4 Keywords: discovers, fantasy, short stories
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• FNLIJ Award 2017 – Highly Recommended: Young Adult’s
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PICTUREBOOKS - Ages 8 and up
A SIP, A WORD There is a big library in the grandparents’ house. The grandchildren, Miguelito and Ditinho, usually visit their grandparents every Friday after school. One day, Ditinho finds a treasure in the library. Inside the treasure, there is another treasure. Find out all about the library mysteries; they are far beyond anything one might imagine. This is a tale that reveals the magic of words, books, and libraries. Text: Alexandre Guimarães Illustrations: Simone Matias Format: 210 x 240 mm Pages: 48 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-7998-9 Keywords: adventure, family, reading
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PICTUREBOOKS Ages 8 and up
THE ILLITERATE PRINCESS Rose is a smart, beautiful princess who has a problem. She insists on not learning how to read. But one day, while wandering in the surroundings of the castle, she gets lost in the woods, is captured and then held prisoner by the wicked Snaky Witch. Because Rose does not know how to read, she does not realize that the way out is staring her in the face – in the letters written on a wall. This book is an eye-opening reminder to young children that reading is a kind of liberation. A true celebration of the success that comes from one’s self-confidence and increase in self-esteem. Text: Heloisa Prieto Illustrations: Janaina Tokitaka Format: 210 x 240 mm Pages: 40 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-7196-9 Keywords: adventure, life lessons, reading
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PICTUREBOOKS - Ages 8 and up
SLEEPING LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD IN WONDERLAND When trying to tell a story to his daughter, an awkward father mixes up different characters from children’s classic tales and ends up creating a wonderful, brand new tale. The white rabbit from Alice in Wonderland, the Wizard of Oz, the frog prince, the wicked witch and other characters come together in one whimsical story. This great book’s narrative will delight readers of all ages with its creativity and imagination. This book won the Jabuti Award—from the Brazilian Book Chamber—for best children’s book. Text: Flavio de Souza Illustrations: Jótah Format: 190 x 260 mm Pages: 72 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-6099-4 Keywords: fairytales, imagination, lots of laughs
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Jabuti Award 2006 (Brazilian Book Chamber) : Best Children’s Book
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PICTUREBOOKS Ages 8 and up
BUTTERBALL CARLY This is the story of Carly, a girl nicknamed Butterball Carly by her brother because she is overwheight. Carly tells her own life story from birth to how she overcomes bullying and becomes the star of the girls’ soccer team. An inspirational book that will infuse children’s lives with vision, hope, love, and positivity, and prove that sometimes that bothers us can turn into the very thing that makes us happy. Text: Cristina Porto Illustrations: Bruna Assis Brasil Format: 225 x 260 mm Pages: 40 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-9309-1 Keywords: bullying, character values, life lessons
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PICTUREBOOKS Wordless Picturebook
PEOPLE OF COLOR COLOR OF PEOPLE Prejudice, tolerance and diversity are the themes addressed in this picture book by author Mauricio Negro, recognized with awards and national and international accolades. Two characters, one whose skin is black and the other with skin of another color, experience moments of hunger, cold, fear, heat, anger, fun, and joy. Anxiety, desires, joys and sorrows are emotions that are felt by all human beings, regardless of the color of their skin. The vibrant tones and contrasts propose a reflection that goes beyond the racial boundaries. Text and Illustrations: Mauricio Negro Back cover: Lรกzaro Ramos Format: 225 x 300 mm Pages: 32 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-96-00985-0 Keywords: character values, diversity, tolerance
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PICTUREBOOKS - Wordless Picturebook
WILL THERE BE AN APPLE TREE? Part of every child’s development involves asking questions. Today, some of the most important questions kids ask are related to the environment. This delightful picture book shows children how “progress” can change the place we live in and how we relate to it. Brilliant, detailed illustrations address some of the questions kids ask with a simplicity that brings to life the saying “A picture is worth a thousand words”. Text and Illustrations: Alê Abreu and Priscilla Kellen Format: 225 x 260 mm Pages: 32 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-7411-3 Keywords: nature, read the pictures
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION Ages 4 to 8
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EW CHAPLIN, A TREASURE IN BLACK AND WHITE A girl loves Sundays: it’s the day she goes to the movies with her father. In one of the sessions, she becomes fascinated by the film and the special way the story is told. She watches Charlie Chaplin’s City Lights, which tells the story of the love of Chaplin’s Tramp for a blind florist. This book is a tribute to this genius artist and includes informative texts, a filmography, a glossary of technical terms in film and a timeline of the life and work of the unforgettable Chaplin. Text: Flávia Muniz Illustrations: Adriana Alves Format: 170 x 240 mm Pages: 56 + 8 timeline Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-96-00969-0 Keywords: children and young people, imagination, inspiration
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION - Ages 4 to 8
A FRIEND FOREVER One of the masterpieces of award-winning author Marina Colasanti, this tale tells an episode of the life of Angolan writer Luandino Vieira. While in prison in Cape Verde, he patiently wins the trust and friendship of a bird. Guazzeli’s illustrations broaden the points of view on the story, prompting a reflection on trust, friendship, freedom and happiness. The graphic design also helps to maximize the story by providing a surprise. Afterword by Fanny Abramovich and bibliographical notes by Benjamin Abdala Junior and Ruth Rocha, renowned Brazilian writers. Text: Marina Colasanti Afterword: Fanny Abramovich Bibliographical references: Benjamin Abdala Junior and Ruth Rocha Illustrations: Guazzelli Format: 170 x 220 mm Pages: 48 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-96-01042-9 Keywords: friends, life lessons, reading
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION Ages 4 to 8
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EW BEAUTY OR THE BEAST In Beauty or the Beast, renowned writer Anna Flora deconstructs gender stereotypes by telling the story of a girl who refuses to accept the traditional female role assigned to her. In this way, she dismantles the expected patterns of female behavior that “common sense” would expect. The book’s first-person narration shows how these conflicts affect its 10-year-old protagonist. Ana Flora, with humor and sensibility, prompts readers of all ages to question stereotypes and false values. Text: Anna Flora Illustrations: Thiago Lopes Format: 170 x 240 mm Pages: 104 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-96-00251-6 Keywords: character values, life lessons, strong females
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION - Ages 4 to 8
MOM IS BALD Enemy armies invade Leonardo’s territory. It is a true fight between good and evil. Leonardo’s enemy is a monster that has slowly appeared, and scares not only him, but also his mother: breast cancer. This event shakes up the family, who fights along the young mother Monica to help her face the treatment. She is a warrior woman who bravely tackles this painful moment of her life and still finds the strength to help her young children understand the situation and face the fear of death. Text: Juliana Vermelho Martins Illustrations: Cecilia Esteves Format: 170 x 240 mm Pages: 80 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-9319-0 Keywords: family, life and death, life lessons
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION Ages 4 to 8
A BRIEF HISTORY OF A LITTLE LOVE Winner of the prestigious Book of the Year in Fiction Jabuti Award (Brazilian Book Chamber), 2014, this book also won Best Children’s Book, in the FNLIJ 2014 Award. This book tells the story of a writer who finds a nest with two baby pigeons. Through poetic prose, the reader follows hesitations and successes in a story about growth and development. Along with the writer and the puppies, other characters appear, giving the story a social context. The relationships between characters is observed with a keen eye and light humor, in this fascinating story by award-winning Brazilian writer Marina Colasanti. Text: Marina Colasanti Illustrations: Rebeca Luciani Format: 210 x 260 mm Pages: 48 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-8429-7 Keywords: animals, discoveries, everyday themes
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• Jabuti Award 2014 (Brazilian Book Chamber): Best Children’s Book and Book of the Year – Fiction • FNLIJ Award 2014: Best Children’s Book and Highly Recommended: Children’s Book • Brasília Award 2014 - 5th place: Children’s Book
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION - Ages Age 44to to88
PLAYING AFTER THE RAIN A small town is flooded by heavy rain, forcing residents to seek shelter in a local gym. To face this disaster, a group of children use this moment to play and have fun. Through the eyes of children, we follow the story of the families in the shelter who long to return home. Text: Christina Dias Illustrations: Carla Irusta Format: 170 x 240 mm Pages: 40 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-20-00316-9 Keywords: friendship, life lessons, natural disaster
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The Brazilian Folklore Collection
NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION Ages 8 and up
THE SACI-PERERÊ and Other Naughty Figures from Brazilian Folklore If a single saci performs many pranks, imagine if all of them were to meet? This is that ends up happening. In addition to Saci-Pererê, several sacis attend the meeting: Saci-Ave, Saci-Avisador, Saci-Cererê, Saci-Trique and many others. But this time they have a serious issue to deal with: how can they keep humans afraid of them, so that they do not forget these naughty beings? Cunning characters such as Pedro Malasartes, Romãozinho, ViraRopa, also behave mischieveously in this book. Text: Januária Cristina Alves Afterwords: Ana Miranda Illustrations: Berje Format: 180 x 250 mm Pages: 48 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-96-00835-8 Keywords: fear, folktales, legends
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION - Ages 8 and up
THE CURUPIRA and Other Naughty Figures from Brazilian Folklore What would you do if, in the middle of the woods, you were surprised by a one-eyed red-haired dwarf with green teeth, a furry body and feet turned backwards? The brave hunter does what no one dares to do: he tries to deceive the dreaded Curupira. Like threatening Caipora, charming Cobra-Norato, fierce Anhangรก, among other characters also presented in this book, Curupira is capable of performing incredible feats. Text: Januรกria Cristina Alves Afterwords: Ana Miranda Illustrations: Berje Format: 180 x 250 mm Pages: 48 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-96-00834-1 Keywords: fear, folktales, legends
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION Ages 8 and up
THE BLONDE IN THE BATHROOM and Other Naughty Figures from Brazilian Folklore Anyone who has the nerve to flush the toilet three times saying the right words may have a frightening surprise: the Bathroom Blonde in the mirror inviting you to a trip with no return. In addition to the Blonde in the Bathroom, this book will frighten the reader with the cursed Werewolf, the unbridled Headless Mule, among others. Text: Januรกria Cristina Alves Afterwords: Ana Miranda Illustrations: Berje Format: 180 x 250 mm Pages: 48 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-96-00836-5 Keywords: fear, folktales, legends
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION - Ages 8 and up
THE UIRAPURU and Other Naughty Figures from Brazilian Folklore At the beginning of life on Earth, a war takes over forests: on one side, the hawks and their army; on the other, the vultures and their troops. The god Monag, sad and worried, entrusts the Uirapuru with the mission of ending the battle. But how can he do that, if the small bird’s only weapon is the most beautiful and majestic voice ever heard? Besides the Uirapuru, who is the hero of this fable about accepting difference, other incredible animals inhabit this book: the famous Bumba Meu Boi, the wild Jaguar of the Crooked Hand, and the disturbing Tutu, among others. Text: Januåria Cristina Alves Afterwords: Ana Miranda Illustrations: Berje Format: 180 x 250 mm Pages: 48 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-96-00833-4 Keywords: fear, folktales, legends
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION Ages 8 and up
THE LITTLE PRINCE More than seventy years after its first publication, the story of a little prince and an aviator lost in the desert still moves people from all around the world. The conversation between the two raises questions about the meaning of life with themes such as solidarity, responsibility and persistence. This edition offers a new way of looking at the little prince of golden hair. Psychoanalyst Diana Corso writes an afterword discussing the symbolism in the narrative and Claudio Fragata reveals curiosities about Exupéry’s travels around Brazil in a small biography of the author. Text: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Illustrations: Sandra Jávera Translator: Leonardo Fróes Afterword: Diana Corso and Claudio Fragata Format: 185 x 230 mm Pages: 136 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-96-00432-9 Keywords: everyday themes, friendship, life lessons
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION - Ages 8 and up
GULLIVER’S TRAVELS Lemuel Gulliver is a surgeon who loves cruises. Over more than sixteen years, he has several adventures and five of his journeys are incredible: he explores an empire where people never grow to more than six inches tall; a kingdom where the smallest dwarf is nine meters tall; a flying island; an island of sorcerers; a country of civilized horses and wild hominids. In a story narrated in the first person, the main character, Gulliver, talks about his travels in which fantasy predominates, stimulating the reader’s reflection about our own behavior, values and attitudes, not always consistent. A masterpiece by one of the greatest writers of the English language. Text: Jonathan Swift Illustrations: Marilia Pirillo Translator and adapter: Ronaldo Simões Coelho Format: 190 x 260 mm Pages: 96 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-96-00421-3 Keywords: adventure, fantasy, lots of laughs
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION Ages 8 and up
PERFECT ANYWAY An amusing and sensitive story by award-winning Brazilian writer Domingos Pellegrini. Daniel is overweight and has earned the nickname “King of the Chocolate Truffle.� Tired of being a joke, he decides to lose weight. His biggest challenge is avoiding the school cafeteria. Then he meets a girl with dimples on her face. The discovery of love makes him want to eat more healthily and, above all, take a fresh look at his ideals of perfection. Text: Domingos Pellegrini Illustrations: Eliana Troia and Camila Ueki Format: 160 x 230 mm Pages: 96 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-9245-2 Keywords: bullying, character values, life lessons
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INSIDE WINDOWS Marcel is an intelligent young man who gets a school assignment of writing a short story. For some reason, he chooses to write a crime story. As he develops the story, similar things start to happen in real life. The protagonist faces an internal conflict when he begins to recover childhood memories. Without understanding why, he begins to connect his father to violent crimes – both in fiction and reality. Text: Tânia Alexandre Martinelli Format: 140 x 210 mm Pages: 168 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-6965-2 Keywords: character values, life lessons, paternal
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION Ages 8 and up
TALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD Folktales are people’s voice transmitted by word of mouth from generation to generation. This book is a collection of 11 folktales drawn from around the world. They are tales that put into words dreams, desires, regrets, hopes, the eternal quest for justice, punishment, reward, and revenge, embedded in cultures from Germany to Nepal—an inexhaustible source of delight for children and adults alike. Text and Introduction: Tatiana Belinky Illustrations: Edu, Jótah, Laurabeatriz, Laurent Cardon, Lúcia Brandão, Lúcia Hiratsuka, Salmo Dansa, Suppa Preface: Heloisa Prieto Format: 200 x 270 mm Pages: 88 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-20-00091-5 Keywords: folktales, inspirational, multicultural
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FNLIJ Award 2016 – Highly Recommended: Retelling of a Story
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION - Ages 8 and up
THE LITTLE SAMURAI Samurai were Japanese warriors with a strict code of conduct who stood for justice with courage, compassion, courtesy, honesty, loyalty, and honor. Little Samurai is the story of how Yuji first finds out (with the help of his grandfather) that he is a Samurai, a fact that forever changes his life and comes in handy in his long journey to Brazil. This text won the João-de-Barro Brazilian Award for Children’s Literature in 2009 with honors by the jury. Text: André Kondo Illustrations: Alexandre Rampazo Format: 190 x 260 mm Pages: 64 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-9056-4 Keywords: adventure, immigration, multicultural
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION Ages 8 and up
WARRIOR-GIRLS The story of five girls, the daughters of Amazons—legendary female warriors known for their strength and great skill in battle— who lend their name to the Amazon forest in Brazil. One day the girls go out to play by the Moon Mirror Lake and are caught by surprise by young men from an enemy tribe. The girl Amazons, however, do not feel intimidated because they are the daughters of the finest fighters there are. This book has important messages about embracing a woman’s inner strength and overcoming obstacles, encouraging young girls to live up to their full potential and be the best they can be. Text and introduction: Yaguarê Yamã Illustrations: Taisa Borges Format: 205 x 275 mm Pages: 40 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-8428-0 Keywords: adventure, Brazilian Indians, strong females
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FNLIJ Award 2014 Highly Recommended: Children’s Book BRAZIL
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Renowned specialist in popular literature, Rogério Andrade Barbosa undertook an unprecedented editorial work: he gathered local stories in São Tomé e Príncipe. The joyful and inventive texts are illustrated by Taisa Borges, who uses tropical colors to create visuals that match the text. A very important title for any library of folklore and popular literature. Text and introduction: Rogério Andrade Barbosa Illustrations: Taisa Borges Format: 190 x 260 mm Pages: 40 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-20-00098-4 Keywords: folktales, legends and multicultural
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION - Ages 8 and up
SOYAS DE SUN TATALUGA – STORIES I WAS TOLD IN SÃO TOMÉ E PRÍNCIPE
NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION Ages 8 and up
AMAZING BIRDS Birds are a key element in many cultures around the world. The thunderbird is a Native American legend. The Kamchatka Golden Eagle is a Siberian tale. The nightingale lives on in a traditional Sufi story. The Jewish people tell stories about the bird in Noah’s Ark. Nigerians tell tales about the Iworo bird, the French treasure the blue bird, and the firebird is the bird of the Slavs. From the Roman Phoenix to the Brazilian woodpecker and the Celts’ albatross, in every culture, to value a bird is to—first and foremost— strive for freedom. This book bridges the gap between concept books and longer narrative stories by bringing together words and pictures that will enchant young audiences over and over again. Text and introduction: Heloisa Prieto Illustrations: Laurabeatriz Format: 210 x 260 mm Pages: 80 Cover: hardcover and paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-7593-6 Keywords: multicultural, poems and short stories
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FNLIJ Award 2012 – Highly Recommended : Best Retelling of a Story BRAZIL
PNBE 2014 Government
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION - Ages 8 and up
DEARIE The changes that come with divorce can be difficult, but with the help of her pet friends — a dog, a couple of cats, a bunny rabbit, a tortoise, and a sparrow — Dearie will learn to come to terms with her parents’ separation. Simply written, yet with a powerful message, the compassionate tone of the story is helpful both to children and parents who are going through such a harsh time. Text: Cláudio Fragata Illustrations: Simone Matias Format: 190 x 260 mm Pages: 64 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-7276-8 Keywords: animals, divorce, friends
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION Ages 9 to 12
TALES FROM MOZAMBIQUE This book gathers the fantastic stories full of wisdom and humor collected by Italian photographer Christian Piana during his trip to the countryside of Mozambique, and recounted by the writer Luana Chnaiderman de Almeida. We meet the girl who marries a pigeon, the dogs that do domestic jobs, the witch who wishes to devour the hunter and gnaws the baobabs with her only tooth, the young woman trapped in a drum and the diplomatic confl ict between monkeys and terrapins. This is a journey through tales, myths and legends kept alive by popular tradition. Text: Christian Piana and Luana Chnaiderman de Almeida Photos: Christian Piana Format: 240 x 240 mm Pages: 96 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-96-01053-5 Keywords: folktales, legends, multicultural
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THE VOICES OF ANCESTORS Daniel Munduruku compiles and retells ten tales about indigenous people who live in Brazil. The author invited Indians of different ethnicities to choose the stories and transcribe them as they were originally told. Some tribes chose tales of creation; others, fables; and others try to pass on their traditions. Each indigenous group is depicted with beautiful photos to bring a little of their culture to life. There are also landscapes that show the geographic diversity of the territory where the indigenous peoples live in Brazil. Wilmar D’Angelis, an indigenous person, linguist and university teacher, pens the afterword. For him, “this book offers the readers a chance to be in touch with other ways of talking about the different realities of the world or teaching these differences to the younger generations.” Text: Daniel Munduruku Afterword: Wilmar D’Angelis Format: 240 x 240 mm Pages: 80 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-96-00546-3 Keywords: Brazilian Indians, Indian culture, multicultural
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• White Ravens Catalogue 2017 • FNLIJ Award 2017 and highly recommended: Retelling of a story • Jabuti Award 2017 (Brazilian Book Chamber): 2nd place: Young Adults Book
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION Ages 9 to 12
THE BLACK BOOK BY THOMAS KYD Thomas Kyd lives in the port city of Plymouth, England. Fired from his job, he manages to achieve his biggest dream: he becomes part of the crew of a fleet of ships, for a long voyage circumnavigating the globe. His worldview is transformed by the new knowledge generated by the discovery of different worlds, by the cultural and political differences between peoples, and by the ripening of their own expectations and ideas. Embark on this awardwinning adventurous journey, which will hold your attention until the very last page. Text: Sheila Hue Illustrations: Alexandre Camanho Format: 160 x 200 mm Pages: 144 Cover: hardcover and paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-7893-7 Keywords: adventure, discovers, history
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FNLIJ Award 2012 – Highly Recommended: Children’s Book Revelation Writer BRAZIL
PNBE 2013 Government
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION - Ages 9 to 12
JAPA AND THE KOINOBORI LEGEND The legend of the koi and the dragon is the theme of the two stories in this book. A girl and a boy, both Brazilians of Japanese descent, go to Japan for different reasons. Kaori, the girl, has won the International Design Competition and is traveling to develop her project. Hiroshi, known as Japa – a very shy boy, who plays soccer incredibly well –, goes to Japan with his mother, who is moving there for work. Just as in the legend, the two kids will have to fight hard to achieve their goals in this novel of persistence, discipline, and passion. Text: Fernando A. Pires and Aparecida Kazue Ogino Format: 160 x 230 mm Pages: 160 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-8021-3 Keywords: adventure, life lessons, multicultural
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION Ages 9 to 12
DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD The writer and theater director Flávio de Souza introduces to young people, in poetic language, the ten principles of the Declaration on the Rights of the Child, a document signed by the United Nations in 1959 to ensure basic principles for children around the world. The illustrations of the graffiti artist Rimon Guimarães, which has covered walls and buildings of various continents with lush colors, give the book the dimension of public space. The dynamic graphic design includes space for readers’ participation. Text: Flavio de Souza Illustrations: Rimon Guimarães Format: 225 x 280 mm Pages: 56 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-96-00154-0 Keywords: children and young people, human rights
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION - Ages 9 to 12
HOW CAN WE CHANGE THE WORLD? This book brings together eight short stories inspired by the UN Millennium Development Goals, about the fight against hunger and child mortality, the struggle for education, gender equality, health of pregnant women, sustainability and partnerships for development. The stories are all based on the folk tales and myths of different peoples. Illustrator Fernando Vilela (BRA 2007 for Lampião e Lancelote) establishes a dialogue with the visual vocabulary of these cultures with graphic design that surprises the reader with different combinations of text and illustration. The stories were first published separately. Text: Stela Barbieri and Fernando Vilela Illustrations: Fernando Vilela Preface: Luís Camargo Format: 230 x 280 mm Pages: 96 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-96-00008-6 Keywords: life lessons, Millennium Development Goal (MDGs), multicultural
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FNLIJ Award 2016 – Highly Recommended: Retelling of a Story
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION Ages 9 to 12
TALES FROM THE GUARANI INDIAN TRIBE This book presents seven stories about the native Brazilian Guarani tribe. Each story tells tales of the origins of animals and natural events from the Guarani natives’ perspective. There are stories about how the sun and the moon came to be, about the sounds toads make at night, and about the only girl who ever turned into a mermaid. The book includes entertaining information about Guarani children’s daily routines in the tribe to enrich the culture and broaden the horizons of young readers who have only experienced life in large urban centers. Text: Jera Giselda Guarani, Leandro Kuaray, Luiz Carlos Karai, Maria Kerexu and Olívio Jekupé Illustrations: Fernando Vilela Organizer and introduction: Olívio Jekupé Format: 200 x 270 mm Pages: 64 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-8447-1 Keywords: Brazilian Indians, Indian Culture, multicultural
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FNLIJ Award 2014 – Highly Recommended: Best Retelling of a Story
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION - Ages 9 to 12
LEGENDS AND MYTHS OF BRAZILIAN INDIANS This book features 24 legends of the Indians living in the Brazilian territory retold and illustrated by painter and writer WaldeMar Andrade e Silva, who lived among the Xingu indigenous tribe. This experience generated stories that are rich in details and awe-inspiring illustrations. Text, Illustrations and Introduction: Walde-Mar de Andrade e Silva Preface: Orlando Villas BĂ´as Content: vocabulary of indigenous language Format: 195 x 280 mm Pages: 120 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-20-00100-4 Keywords: Brazilian Indians, legends, multicultural
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION Ages 9 to 12
CROCODILE ISLAND TALES AND LEGENDS OF EAST TIMOR This award-winning book is a compilation of a few of the beautiful stories, legends, and oral storytelling traditions that the people of East Timor (a crocodile shaped island in Southeast Asia) tell their children generation after generation. Down-toearth illustrations season each story in this culturally enriching book that is sure to have children, educators, and parents expanding their horizons as they learn about the babadhok drum—a musical instrument women play to accompany the traditional tebedai dance, which they perform in honor of their ancestors. Text and introduction: Geraldo Costa Illustrations: Mauricio Negro Format: 230 x 280 mm Pages: 72 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-8272-9 Keywords: East Timor’s legends, multicultural
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• Jabuti Award 2013 (Brazilian Book Chamber) – 3rd place: Best Children’s Book • FNLIJ Award 2013 – Highly Recommended: Best Retelling of a Story
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION - Ages 9 to 12
THE MAN WHO SOLD SCARES Written by one of the most renowned authors in contemporary Brazilian literature, this work features five short stories about different situations in life: the boy who lives the joy of his first love; the pot of gold that figures out how to achieve its desire; the difference between owning and enjoying; a conversation between the boy and his angel; and the man who sells an unusual product: scares. Text: João Anzanello Carrascoza Illustrations: Juliana Russo Format: 170 x 210 mm Pages: 64 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-9282-7 Keywords: discoveries, everyday themes, short stories
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FNLIJ Award 2015 – Highly Recommended: Children’s Book
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NOVELS | SHORT STORIES | ILLUSTRATED FICTION Tween
FLIGHT Marina suddenly finds herself in a crisis: she does not fit in with her classmates, she does not understand the attitudes of adults, and she starts to notice the contradictions of modern life, full of likes, selfies and self-promotion. Then she decides to immediately embark on a risky journey to an uncertain destination. She leaves behind family, friends and comfort to discover a new place to find in things, in people or within herself a place suitable for someone who is free and independent-thinking. Text: Luana Chnaiderman de Almeida Illustrations: Catarina Bessell Afterword: Nina Lemos Format: 160 x 230 mm Pages: 128 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-96-01005-4 Keywords: adventure, everyday themes, strong females
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A JOURNEY BETWEEN TWO WORLDS In this journey between two worlds – “ours” and the “Solid World”–, the main character, Douglas, has incredible adventures to fulfill a mission. He meets giant spiders, talking animals, pirates, a mermaid, a mining dwarf, a flying carpet, a golden palace... Ideas and preconceived notions about how humans live their lives, war, relationships with animals and respect for life in different forms are some of the themes of this novel, accentuated with rich images. Text: Flávia Savary Illustrations: Daniloz Format: 170 x 240 mm Pages: 288 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-96-01034-4 Keywords: adventure, discoveries, fantasy
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ABC OF THE CHARACTERS IN BRAZILIAN FOLKLORE This ABC contains 141 characters from Brazilian folklore, carefully selected from the most specialized bibliography and faithfully described, according to multiple reports of people who actually saw the Werewolf at midnight, the Curupira at a crossroads, Saci-peré in the forest and The Boto at the bottom of the sea. A unique editorial work for researchers and students of the subject and for those who are interested in entering this wonderful world. This book’s rare and expressive illustrations, full of vibrant colors, are outstanding. Text: Januária Cristina Alves Illustrations: Berje Dust jacket text: Isaura Botelho Format: 150 x 220 mm Pages: 416 Cover: paperback ISBN Sesc: 978-85-9493-050-7 ISBN FTD Educação: 978-85-96-01118-1 Keywords: fear, folktales, legends
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EVERY DAY IS DOOMSDAY In order to write this book, Rodrigo Lacerda read official reports, mostly from science magazines that present research on pollution and global warming. Some proposals, which he classifies as eccentric, suggest that citizens share equally the damage resulting from environmental problems, instead of trying to eliminate them. Every day is Doomsday uses a peculiar, good-humored voice to introduce a science magazine journalist sent to cover a UN event that discusses the ways in which we can ensure the lives of future generations. The man is shocked with the absurd ideas proposed by scientists. The resignation in the scientists’ views inspires the journalist to reevaluate his way of life on the planet, his choices and his relationships. To conclude, Lacerda invites the reader to think again about the environmental crisis. Text: Rodrigo Lacerda Illustrations: Mariana Valente Afterword: Ulisses Capozzolli Format: 200 x 270 mm Pages: 80 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-96-00407-7 Keywords: human rights, natural disasters, nature
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MACUNAÍMA - THE HERO WITH NO CHARACTER One of the most exciting books in Brazilian literature, Macunaíma (1928) is a kind of “open encyclopedia” of geography, nature, culture and Brazilian people. In the book, we can find out about folk traditions, indigenous people’s cultures, historical events, as well as humor, poetry and stylistic freedom to invent words, for example. According to writer and university professor Noemi Jaffe, who writes the afterword and the book notes, Macunaíma “is certainly not a quick reading. It’s a book that should be read slowly, back and forth, and reread.” This edition includes 697 glossary entries as well as 540 notes that attempt to enlighten, deepen, and bring theoretical context and criticism to the text. Mariana Zanetti’s colorful and anthropophagic illustrations contribute to this original edition of a modern classic of Brazilian literature. Text: Mário de Andrade Illustrations: Mariana Zanetti Afterword: Noemi Jaffe Format: 170 x 240 mm Pages: 248 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-96-00567-8 Keywords: Brazilian Indians, imagination, multicultural
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EMPTY GLASS Júlio is an only child whose parents are separated, and he lives with his mother in a small town. His mother is an alcoholic, and Júlio sometimes has to take her to the hospital. His best friend, Eduardo, is in some way connected to drugs. To show off to his friend, Júlio is by turns rebellious, macho, and unruly. At home, however, he is a responsible person, taking care of his mother with touching dedication. In school, he finds love. Follow the woes and conquests of Júlio, as they unfold in his journey of self-knowledge. Text: Menalton Braff Illustrations: Sheila Moraes Ribeiro Format: 160 x 230 mm Pages: 176 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-4598-4 Keywords: discoveries, family, friends BRAZIL
PNBE 2011 Government
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HEART WANTED This is an insightful and moving story about organ donation. A 16-year-old girl who suffers from a heart problem is put on a transplant waiting list. When her friends at school find out about the girl’s ordeal they decide to do something about it and start an organ donation awareness campaign. They come up with the campaign slogan, make T-shirts, and hit the street to pass out flyers and talk to people. An eye-opening, touching and wise story that will stand out from all the other books in this subject, except for the fact that there is no book like this one. Text: Lucia Seixas Illustrations: Sônia Magalhães Format: 170 x 240 mm Pages: 128 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-7401-4 Keywords: friendship, life lessons, organ donation
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FANTASTIC ROUTES Routes is like a modern version of ancient myths and legends that once were set in castles and caves, but now have streets and shopping malls as their setting. Mighty horses are now trucks on a highway. Different characters, same lessons to learn. Everyday struggles are portrayed in rich, vivid detail. The stories in this book are somehow simple yet they have a lot of depth and appeal to teens who will certainly identify with some —maybe with all of them! Text: Heloisa Prieto Illustrations: Daniel Kondo Introduction: Paulo Bloise Format: 160 x 230 mm Pages: 128 Cover: paperback ISBN: 85-322-5043-2 Keywords: adventure, legends and myths BRAZIL
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UNBROKEN DREAMS The book tells the story of Tonny, a poor boy who dreams of a better life. Encouraged by the stories told by his grandmother, Tonny convinces his friend John to join him and follow a coyote who shows up in town summoning young men to work with the promise of “making quick money”. However, reality turns out to be everything but. Lost innocence, broken dreams and subjugated childhood are eventually followed by hope, compassion, friendship, and love in this captivating story about the endurance of the human spirit. An inspiring page turner that will remain with young readers long past last page. Text and afterword: Ieda de Oliveira Illustrations: Rogério Borges Format: 160 x 230 mm Pages: 96 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-8422-8 Keywords: child labour, life lessons, slavery
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• Selected to 7st edition of Machado de Assis Magazine 2015 • White Ravens’ Catalogue 2014 • Brasília Literature Award 2014 – 3rd place: Young Adult’s • FNLIJ Award 2013 – Highly Recommended: Young Adult’s Book BRAZIL
PNBE 2014 Government
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BEYOND DEATH Eleven stories that share death as their main theme to invite the reader to look at their own lives, take note of their surroundings, and observe how the ripples of life’s choices multiply around them. Thus, this book celebrates life in sci-fi, suspense, fairy-tale like, and realistic stories that will appeal to reluctant readers who can manage a narrative in small chunks without losing the arc of the story itself and the more enthusiastic readers who will devour the book whole. Text and introduction: Flåvia Savary Format: 160 x 230 mm Pages: 120 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-9305-3 Keywords: everyday themes, life and death
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THE LOST CITY It is 1939 and the world is on the brink of WWII. In the Brazilian Amazon, Nazi spies, a member of the British secret service, and a few Brazilians are held captive by natives of an Amazon tribe and a nutcase called “The Advisor” in a maze-like underground city. The wilderness, the confrontations, and the uncertainty of their future are among the things that make this book an enthralling and memorable read filled with suspense and action that will take the reader’s breath away from beginning to end. Text and Introduction: Álvaro Cardoso Gomes and Milton M. Azevedo Illustrations: Rogério Borges Content: interview with authors Format: 140 x 210 mm Pages: 264 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-9054-0 Keywords: adventure, history, mysteries
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AMALIA - THE SCARECROW Amalia is a scarecrow brought to the light of day with the mission to scare as many birds who come to feed in the cornfield where she stands as possible. But she does not understand why she has to scare them away if they are hungry. With each flap of the birds’ wings, Amalia will experience life, nature, poetry, and discover the reason why she came to be in such a time and place. The words of Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa are present in each line of this enchanting story of love, selfdiscovery and rebirth in which a little scarecrow awakens to life’s possibilities and most important values. Text and afterword: Majori Claro Format: 160 x 230 mm Pages: 96 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-20-00088-5 Keywords: bullying, character values
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LEO’S COURAGE Leonardo is an adopted boy. His foster parents found him in an orphanage when he was 3 years old. Since then, the family has lived in harmony. But everything changes when Leonardo has to do a school assignment about his family roots and he feels he has to visit the orphanage to discover who his real parents are. This story deals with psychological issues and prejudice, as well as family relationships, personal development and life in society. Text: Sônia Barros Illustrations: Sandra Jávera Format: 160 x 230 mm Pages: 104 Cover: paperback ISBN: 978-85-322-9306-0 Keywords: adoption, friendship, life lessons
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LOOPING COLLECTON Books that make readers think and that stay in their imagination, with captivating and original design.
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SUBJECT LIST ADOPTION • Leo’s Courage – p. 86 ADVENTURE • A Journey Between Two Worlds – p. 75 • A Sip, a Word – p. 33 • Fantastic Routes – p. 81 • Flight – p. 74 • Gulliver’s Travels – p. 55 • Japa and the Koinobori Legend – p. 67 • The Small Boat’s Journey – p. 29 • The Black Book by Thomas Kyd – p. 66 • The Illiterate Princess – p. 34 • The Little Samurai – p. 59 • The Lost City – p. 84 • The Transparent Horse – p. 28 • Warrior-Girls – p. 60 ANIMALS • My Very Own Pet – p. 11 • A Superfriend – p. 10 • Animal Restaurant – p. 12 • A Brief History Of A Little Love – p. 46 • Dearie – p. 62 • Lili’s Surgery – p. 20 • The Bear, the Goose and the Lion – p. 24 • The Birthday Present – p. 14 • The Dragonfly and the Tortoise – p. 18 • The Multilingual Duck – p. 8 • The Bird and the Giraffe – p. 23 • The Turtle Ring – p. 22 • Who Is It? – p. 13 BRAZILIAN INDIANS • The Voices Of The Ancestors – p. 65 • Legends and Myths of Brazilian Indians – p. 71 • Macunaíma - The Hero With No Character – p. 78 • Tales from the Guarani Indian Tribe – p. 70 • Warrior-Girls – p. 60 BULLYING • Amalia - The Scarecrow– p. 85 • Butterball Carly – p. 36 • Perfect Anyway – p. 56 CHARACTER VALUES • Amalia - The Scarecrow – p. 85 • Butterball Carly – p. 36 • Inside Windows – p. 57 • People of Color Color of people - p. 38 • Perfect Anyway – p. 56 • Beauty Or The Beast – p. 44 CHILD LABOUR • Unbroken Dreams – p. 82 CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE • Chaplin, a treasure in black and white - p. 42 • Declaration on the Rights of the Child – p. 68 CHRISTMAS • A Perfect Night – p. 25 DISABILITY • The Bird and the Giraffe – p. 23
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DISCOVERIES • A Journey Between Two Worlds – p. 75 • A Brief History Of A Little Love – p. 46 • Empty Glass – p. 79 • The Enchanted Park – p. 32 • Numberdrome – p. 9 • The Black Book by Thomas Kyd – p. 66 • The Salesman of Scares – p. 73 DIVERSITY • Diversity – p. 30 • Not an Ordinary Zebra – p. 27 • People of Color Color of people - p. 38 • Very Different People – p. 26 DIVORCE • Dearie – p. 62 EATING HABITS • Animal Restaurant – p. 12 EVERYDAY THEMES • A Knot in the Head – p. 16 • My Very Own Pet – p.11 • A Superfriend – p. 10 • Beyond Death – p. 83 • A Brief History Of A Little Love – p. 46 • Flight – p. 74 • The Little Prince – p. 54 • The Multilingual Duck – p. 8 • The Salesman of Scares – p. 73 FABLE • Lili’s Surgery – p. 20 • The Bear, the Goose and the Lion – p. 24 • The Dragonfly and the Tortoise – p. 18 • The Enchanted Mountain of the Wild Geese – p. 19 • The Happiness Decree – p. 21 FAIRYTALES • Sleeping Little Red Riding Hood in Wonderland – p. 35 FAMILY • A Knot in the Head – p. 16 • A Sip, a Word – p. 33 • Empty Glass – p. 79 • Mom is Bald – p. 45 • The Birthday Present – p. 14 • Very Different People – p. 26 FANTASY • A Journey Between Two Worlds – p. 75 • A Pillow Named Pil – p. 17 • The Enchanted Park – p. 32 • Gulliver’s Travels – p. 55 • The Small Boat’s Journey – p. 29 FEAR • ABC of The Characters in Brazilian Folklore – p. 76 • The Blonde in the Bathroom and Other Naughty Figures from Brazilian Folklore – p. 52 • The Curupira and Other Naughty Figures from Brazilian Folklore – p. 51 • The Saci-Pererê and Other Naughty Figures from Brazilian Folklore – p. 50 • The Uirapuru and Other Naughty Figures from Brazilian Folklore – p. 53 • Who Is It? – p. 13
FOLKTALES • ABC of The Characters in Brazilian Folklore – p. 76 • Soyas de Sun Tataluga - Stories I Was Told in São Tomé and Príncipe - p. 61 • Tales from Around the World – p. 58 • Tales from Mozambique – p. 64 • The Blonde in the Bathroom and Other Naughty Figures from Brazilian Folklore – p. 52 • The Curupira and Other Naughty Figures from Brazilian Folklore – p. 51 • The Saci-Pererê and Other Naughty Figures from Brazilian Folklore – p. 50 • The Uirapuru and Other Naughty Figures from Brazilian Folklore – p. 53 FRIENDS / FRIENDSHIP • A Friend Forever - p. 43 • My Very Own Pet – p.11 • A Superfriend – p. 10 • Dearie – p. 62 • Empty Glass – p. 79 • Heart Wanted – p. 80 • Leo’s Courage – p. 86 • Lili’s Surgery – p. 20 • Playing after the Rain – p. 47 • The Little Prince – p. 54 • The Multilingual Duck – p. 8 • The Bird and the Giraffe – p. 23 GUESSING GAME • Who Is It? – p. 13 HISTORY • The Black Book by Thomas Kyd – p. 66 • The Lost City – p. 84 HUMAN RIGHTS • Declaration on the Rights of the Child – p. 68 • Every Day is Doomsday – p. 77 IMAGINATION • A Knot in the Head – p. 16 • Chaplin, a treasure in black and white - p. 42 • Macunaíma – p. 78 • Numberdrome – p. 9 • Sleeping Little Red Riding Hood in Wonderland – p. 35 • Very Different People – p. 26 IMMIGRATION • The Little Samurai – p. 59 INDIAN CULTURE • The Voices Of The Ancestors – p. 65 • Tales from the Guarani Indian Tribe – p. 70 INSPIRATION • A Perfect Night – p. 25 • Chaplin, a treasure in black and white - p. 42 • Tales from Around the World – p. 58 LEGENDS • ABC of The Characters in Brazilian Folklore – p. 76 • Crocodile Island - Tales and Legends of East Timor – p. 72
• Fantastic Routes – p. 81 • Legends and Myths of Brazilian Indians – p. 71 • Tales from Mozambique – p. 64 • The Blonde in the Bathroom and Other Naughty Figures from Brazilian Folklore – p. 52 • The Curupira and Other Naughty Figures from Brazilian Folklore – p. 51 • The Saci-Pererê and Other Naughty Figures from Brazilian Folklore – p. 50 • The Uirapuru and Other Naughty Figures from Brazilian Folklore – p. 53 LIFE AND DEATH • Beyond Death – p. 83 • Mom is Bald – p. 45 • The Enchanted Mountain of the Wild Geese – p. 19 LIFE LESSONS • A Friend Forever - p. 43 • Butterball Carly – p. 36 • Diversity – p. 30 • Heart Wanted – p. 80 • How Can We Change The World? – p. 69 • Inside Windows – p. 57 • Japa and the Koinobori Legend – p. 67 • Leo’s Courage – p. 86 • Mom is Bald – p. 45 • Not an Ordinary Zebra – p. 27 • Perfect Anyway – p. 56 • Playing after the Rain – p. 47 • The Bear, the Goose and the Lion – p. 24 • Beauty Or The Beast – p. 44 • The Birthday Present – p. 14 • The Dragonfly and the Tortoise – p. 18 • The Enchanted Mountain of the Wild Geese – p. 19 • The Illiterate Princess – p. 34 • The Happiness Decree – p. 21 • The Little Prince – p. 54 • The Turtle Ring – p. 22 • Unbroken Dreams – p. 82 LOTS OF LAUGHS • Gulliver’s Travels – p. 55 • Sleeping Little Red Riding Hood in Wonderland – p. 35 MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOAL (MDGS) • How Can We Change The World? – p. 69 MULTICULTURAL • Amazing Birds – p. 61 • The Voices Of The Ancestors – p. 65 • Crocodile Island - Tales and Legends of East Timor – p. 72 • How Can We Change The World? – p. 69 • Japa and the Koinobori Legend – p. 67 • Legends and Myths of Brazilian Indians – p. 71 • Macunaíma - The Hero With No Character – p. 78
• Soyas de Sun Tataluga - Stories I Was Told in São Tomé and Príncipe - p. 61 • Tales from Around the World – p. 58 • Tales from Mozambique – p. 64 • Tales from the Guarani Indian Tribe – p. 70 • The Little Samurai – p. 59 MYSTERY • The Lost City – p. 84 • The Transparent Horse – p. 28 MYTHS • Fantastic Routes – p. 81 NATURAL DISASTERS • Every Day is Doomsday – p. 77 • Playing after the Rain – p. 47 NATURE • Every Day is Doomsday – p. 77 • The Turtle Ring – p. 22 • Will There Be an Apple Tree? – p. 39 ORGAN DONATION • Heart Wanted – p. 80 PATERNAL / FATHERLY LOVE • Inside Windows – p. 57 • Sleep, Monkey, Sleep – p. 15 POEMS • Amazing Birds – p. 61 READING • A Friend Forever - p. 43 • A Sip, a Word – p. 33 • The Illiterate Princess – p. 34 READ THE PICTURES • Numberdrome – p. 9 • Will There Be an Apple Tree? – p. 39 RELIGION • A Perfect Night – p. 25 SHORT STORIES • Amazing Birds – p. 61 • The Enchanted Park – p. 32 • The Salesman of Scares – p. 73 SLAVERY • Unbroken Dreams – p. 82 SLEEP TIME • Sleep, Monkey, Sleep – p. 15 STRONG FEMALES • Flight – p. 74 • Beauty Or The Beast – p. 44 • Warrior-Girls – p. 60 TOLERANCE • Diversity – p. 30 • Not an Ordinary Zebra – p. 27 • People of Color Color of people - p. 38 • The Happiness Decree – p. 21 TOYS AND GAMES • A Pillow Named Pil – p. 17
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Front covers – Mauricio Negro, People of Color, Color of People Back covers – Adriana Alves, Chaplin, a Treasure in Black and White Summary – Elcerdo, The Multilingual Duck Page 4-5 – Isabela Santos, A Superfriend Page 6-7 – Marcelo Cips, Numberdrome Page 31 – Gilles Eduar, Diversity Page 37 – Bruna Assis Brasil, Butterball Carly Page 40-41 – Daniloz, A Journey Between Two Worlds Page 48-49 – Berje, The Saci-Pererê and Other Incredible Figures of
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