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Illustration from Inside this book live two crocodiles by Ionit Zilberman
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The princess without a name
4+ Written in verses, this book tells the story of a princess that had no name. When leaving the castle for the first time, she encounters characters that she proceeds to name until she finds a name for herself. Alessandra de Paula always had imaginary friends. She used to talk to flowers and had a vivid imagination. She has a degree in advertising and marketing and currently writes children’s books.
Text: Alessandra de Paula Illustrator: Ana Luiza de Paula
Ana Luiza de Paula was born in São Paulo and trained as a graphic designer. When she was little, she learned to draw with her great-grandfather who would build her an easel every Sunday. The Princess without a name is her third book as an illustrator for Callis Editora. 22x25cm • 32 pages • 4x4 colors
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How does it begin?
5+ This picture book brings forth an intriguing theme: How does each thing begin? And how does it end? Written in verses with stunning illustrations, the book invites children to think about the world through poetry in a simple, but philosophical way. It presents issues that may seem trivial, but can lead to interesting contemplations. “Certain things do not always begin by being what they are: the chick begins as an egg; the frog as a tadpole; and the butterfly as a caterpillar.”
Text: Silvana Tavano Illustrator: Elma
Silvana Tavano, the author, is a journalist and has four children’s books published in Brazil. She contributes to Brazilian websites dedicated to literature. 22x25cm • 40 pages • 4x4 colors
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New Releases Happiness is a watermelon on your head
Age:
5+
There was a woman that was happy all the time, laughing and singing. Life was really great for her! Her three neighbors saw her using a watermelon as a hat once. Was it that made her so happy? This is a story about finding your own happiness. Stella Dreis, the author, was born in 1972 in Bulgaria. She started studying at the young age of 12. In 2006 she wrote and illustrated her first children’s book, The City that Took Off, nominated for the children’s book Hasselt prize. Today she writes and illustrates books to be published both in Germany and Brazil. She currently lives in Heidelberg, Germany. Written and illustrated by: Stella Dreis
27x27cm • 40 pages • 4x4 colors
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The place of things
5+ The place of things proposes a fun game with words: “Under the comforter are hot toes, under the toothpaste is the toothbrush. Inside the house is a bathroom, in the middle of class there is a snack.” Does everything have a place? It depends on how you look at it! Silvana Tavano, the author, is a journalist and has four children’s books published in Brazil. She contributes to Brazilian websites dedicated to literature. 21x25cm • 40 pages • 4x4 colors
Text: Silvana Tavano Illustrator: Biry Sarkis
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Inside this book lives two crocodiles
6+
Are you afraid of snakes? What about sharks? Or clowns? The dark? Heights? Or even when the teacher calls your attention? What are you afraid of? I’m not afraid of anything, but the crocodiles that live in this book are scary. Are you afraid of crocodiles? Inside this book live two enormous crocodiles. They are the most hideous animals in the world. Come find out! Claudia Souza, the author, is a psychologist and children’s researcher in Italy. She has always been passionate about writing and has published many articles about Education and Children’s Culture in magazines and newspapers. Now that she is more mature, she has gotten the courage to actually write children’s stories herself. Text: Claudia Souza Illustrator: Ionit Zilberman
Ionit Zilberman in Tel Aviv, but she has been living in São Paulo for many years. She studied Fine Arts and she works as an illustrator of children’s books and magazines. She has published over twenty books. 21x25cm • 36 pages • 4x4 colors
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6+
Vacation Isn’t it wonderful to hear the words “Let’s go on vacation?” Going to a wonderful beach and enjoying all it has to offer is a great way to relax, and this book will help teach you how to have fun and avoid some common vacation problems. Ilan Brenman, the author, is a famous storyteller in Brazil. He has emphasized the importance of literature in education to many teachers and he has already written ten children’s books. 16x23cm • 32 pages • 4x4 colors
Text: Ilan Brenman Illustrator: Lúcia Brandão
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Two chairs and a truly friendship
6+ Mrs. Ambrósia and João Pedro are neighbors. While she is always sit in a rocking chair, he’s in a wheelchair. Through memories and imagination, both enjoy all the freedom they can have. Jonas Ribeiro, the author, was born in São Paulo, in 1970. He graduated in Literature and has already published more than 70 books in Brazil. 21x25cm • 36 pages • 4x4 colors
Text: Jonas Ribeiro Illustrator: Márcia Széliga
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The Hideout for Desires
6+ Desires can arise unexpectedly, but if they’re not disclosed, they may simply vanish. And what can you do to fulfill them? No one in town was making use of their desires, but they managed to reverse their situation in this book from Jonas Ribeiro. Jonas Ribeiro, the author, was born in São Paulo, in 1970. He graduated in Literature and has already published more than 70 books in Brazil. Laura Michell was born in the Santa Cruz Province, in Argentina. She teaches printmaking and painting at the Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes “P. Pueyrredon” in Buenos Aires. And since 2004, she has had her illustrations published by Argentinean publishers.
Text: Jonas Ribeiro Illustrator: Laura Mitchell
21x25cm • 36 pages • 4x4 colors
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Ink Blot, a badly designed girl
6+ Many girls complain about being poorly-designed: the way their hair looks, the size and shape of their nose. Ink Blot has these same problems—but does she really care? Maria Eugênia has illustrated more than 50 books for kids and adults and her books have won prizes in Brazil and abroad such as the Bologna Ragazzi Award in 2001. In 2004, one of her books was included in the White Ravens Catalogue. She has participated in many illustrations exhibitions such as the Society of illustrators NY annual show in 2005, and 2006 Bologna’s Illustrators Exhibition, in 2004 the Bratislava Biennial of Illustrations.
Written and illustrated by: Maria Eugênia
16x23cm • 32 pages • 4x4 color
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Have you met Joana?
6+ Two girls meet and discover that they share the same name. Join the two Joanas as they get to know each and discover that they have much more in common than just a name. Maria Eugênia has illustrated more than 50 books for kids and adults and her books have won prizes in Brazil and abroad such as the Bologna Ragazzi Award in 2001. In 2004, one of her books was included in the White Ravens Catalogue. She has participated in many illustrations exhibitions such as the Society of illustrators NY annual show in 2005, and 2006 Bologna’s Illustrators Exhibition, in 2004 the Bratislava Biennial of Illustrations.
Written and illustrated by: Maria Eugênia
16x23cm • 32 pages • 4x4 color
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A story of colors
7+ To show that words can be colorful, the author and the illustrator use images, metaphors and poetic language to create a story involving life and colors. Liliana Cinetto, the author, was born in Buenos Aires and is a Professor of Language and Literature. Her work is known in Latin America and Spain and has been translated into several languages. Irene Singer was born in Buenos Aires and graduated from the Facultad de Bellas Artes de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata. She is a member of the Forum of Illustrators of Children’s Books in Argentina, participating in its activities and exhibitis.. 19x25cm • 36 pages • 4x4 colors
Text: Liliana Cinetto Illustrator: Irene Singer
Matilda from Tacatu Island
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7+ Matilde was born in a little Island on the Pacific Ocean, called Tacatu. Her father is from the Northern Hemisphere and her mother is from the Southern Hemisphere. Because of her father’s job as a researcher, every one of his children was born in a different part of the world. This is the story of a family of people who come from different places, speak different languages, and have very different habits. Find out how they manage to understand each other playing games in the process.
Text: Claudia Souza Illustrator: Taline Schubach
Claudia Souza, the author, is a psychologist and children’s researcher in Italy. She has always been passionate about writing and has published many articles about Education and Children’s Culture in magazines and newspapers. Now that she is more mature, she has gotten the courage to actually write children’s stories herself. Taline Schubach, was born in Rio de Janeiro and graduated from the School of Fine Arts from UFRJ. She lives in Italy where she studies illustration techniques for children’s books. 16x23cm • 32 pages • 4x4 colors
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New Releases Worldwide Collection These stories of children from around the world will teach you lessons such as respecting differences, protecting the environment, and the importance of discipline.
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Abdullah from Morocco
7+ Join Abdullah, a boy with a great knack for weaving carpets, on a tour of Morocco as he teaches you about the culture and customs of his county. Cristina Von, the author, was born in São Paulo. She has a degree in advertising from FAAP. She has many published books by Callis Editora. 16x16cm • 24 pages • 4x4 colors
Written and illustrated by: Cristina Von
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Keiko from Japan
7+ Keiko is a girl who leaves Japan with her parents to live in Brazil. At first everything seems very different, but over time she begins to see the similarities she shares with her colleagues. Join Keiko on her quest to make new friends in a new country. Cristina Von, the author, was born in São Paulo. She has a degree in advertising from FAAP. She has many published books by Callis Editora. 16x16cm • 24 pages • 4x4 colors
Written and illustrated by: Cristina Von
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New Releases Worldwide Collection These stories of children from around the world will teach you lessons such as respecting differences, protecting the environment, and the importance of discipline.
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Natasha from Russia
7+ Natasha has a dream: to join the Bolshoi Ballet and become a great Russian ballerina. Through her dedication and discipline, and with a little help from her grandmother, Natasha takes steps to achieve this goal. Cristina Von, the author, was born in São Paulo. She has a degree in advertising from FAAP. She has many published books by Callis Editora. 16x16cm • 24 pages • 4x4 colors
Written and illustrated by: Cristina Von
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Tuanda from Kenya
7+ Kenya is a place of beautiful scenery and exotic animals, but Tuanda, a very brave boy, will teach you about his fight to protect his country’s natural resources. Learn how Tuanda takes an important attitude in this battle to save the environment. Cristina Von, the author, was born in São Paulo. She has a degree in advertising from FAAP. She has many published books by Callis Editora. 16x16cm • 24 pages • 4x4 colors
Written and illustrated by: Cristina Von
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Uiramirim against the pirates
10+ Uiramirim is a very brave Indian who lives at a time when Brazil is still a colony of Portugal. He and his friend Don Squab discover that pirates want to steal all the sugar from the settlement and sell it in France. Will Uiramirim be able to stop them? Antonio Carlos Olivieri, the author, was born in Rio de Janeiro on January 1st, 1957, has published books targeted to young people, not only textbooks on Brazilian Literature, Brazilian and World History, but also fiction books. His books “Pero Vaz de Caminha” and “The Letter of the Discovery of Brazil” (Callis, 2000) were marked “Highly recommended” by the National Children’s and Youth Book Foundation..
Text: Antonio Carlos Olivieri Illustrator: Emerson Brito
15x19cm • 64 pages • 2x2 color
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We create our own rite
12+ Many religions have rites of passage to honor the transition to adulthood, but there are also individual rites that can mark a person forever. These can be as simple as finding an earring, and as exciting as a trip to another country. Read about the rites of passage of twelve young Brazilians in this collection of stories. Silvana Tavano, the author, is a journalist and has four children’s books published in Brazil. She contributes to Brazilian websites dedicated to literature. Maria Eugênia has illustrated more than 50 books for kids and adults and her books have won prizes in Brazil and abroad such as the Bologna Ragazzi Award in 2001.
Text: Silvana Tavano Illustrator: Maria Eugênia
16x23cm • 80 pages • 1x1 color
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Simply read, youth poems
12+ Poetry can help you see a different world and deal with issues that are important to us all. Modern, everyday life can be fertile ground for poetry, and can also introduce you to the world of rhyme. Edith Chacon, the author, was born in São Paulo. She has a BA in Language and Literature with a postgraduate degree in Portuguese. Reading, listening, telling and writing stories and poems for teenagers and children are some of her passions.. Fernando Pires, is an architect, who writes and illustrates children’s and youth stories. He wrote The Boy Who Wanted to Hug the Whales, published in 2009, illustrated in partnership with his daughter of 11 years old.
Text: Edith Chacon Illustrator: Fernando Pires
16x23cm • 48 pages • 4x4 colors
Age:
12+
Energy In the modern world, almost everything requires energy. Simple things such as taking a shower or drinking cold water depends on energy. Find out the differences between renewable and non-renewable energy, learn more about hydroelectric plants, wind and nuclear energies. Lucília Garcez was born is Minas Gerais, and raised in Brasília. She has a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and a Masters Degree in Literature. She was a Literature teacher at University of Brasilia and an intern at Lisboa University. She received the UnB 30 years Award with the title: Work of Art - Literature in 1992. Cristina Garcez, the author, has a BA in Biological Science from Brasília University and is specialized in Design and Visual Communication from the University of Newcastle, Australia. Text: Lucília Garcez and Cristina Garcez
21x26cm • 32 pages • 4x4 colors
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12+
Garbage The amount of garbage we have in the world is a serious problem. A diaper, for example, takes up to 450 years to decompose. Learn more about recycling and other environmental solutions. Lucília Garcez, the author, was born is Minas Gerais, but she was raised in Brasília. She has a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and master degree in Literature. She was a Literature teacher at UnB and a intern at Lisboa University. She received the UnB 30 years Award: Work of Art - Literature in 1992. Cristina Garcez, the author, is BA in Biological Science from Brasília University, specialized in Design: Visual Communication with an emphasis on Scientific Illustration from the University of Newcastle, Australia. Text: Lucília Garcez and Cristina Garcez
21x26cm • 32 pages • 4x4 colors
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12+
Water Water is a book full of images and information about the water cycle, the water use for industry and transportation and farming. Also, there are a lot of curiosities such as learning how to make rain and transforming salt water in freshwater. Lucília Garcez, the author, was born is Minas Gerais, but she was raised in Brasília. She has a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and master degree in Literature. She was a Literature teacher at UnB and a intern at Lisboa University. She received the UnB 30 years Award: Work of Art - Literature in 1992. Cristina Garcez, the author, is BA in Biological Science from Brasília University, specialized in Design: Visual Communication with an emphasis on Scientific Illustration from the University of Newcastle, Australia. Text: Lucília Garcez and Cristina Garcez
21x26cm • 32 pages • 4x4 colors
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Illustration from A story of colors by Irene Singer
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Picture Books Age:
4+
In many ways
A rare encounter with a mirror may turn into a surprising game, especially if the person who runs into it is creative. Join this adorable girl in an incredible adventure! In this book the reader is invited to interact and, along with beautiful illustrations, also has the chance to interact and be part of the story in one’s own way. Flávia Reis, the author, has a degree in Law School. When she was 10 years old, she started writing stories and poems for the school paper. In many ways this is her first book for children, and her second one published by Callis. Text: Flávia Reis Illustrator: Alexandre Rampazo
Alexandre Rampazo, the illustrator, was born in São Paulo, and got his degree at Belas Artes School. He has many published books both as illustrator and writer. 21x25cm • 32 pages • 4x4 colors
Animals Series
Age:
4+
This series was written by a biologist and an artist, who together introduce the tantalizing mystery of animals. When it comes to searching for information, this series is directed to the most curious and demanding public: children. It is printed in capital letters for children who are still learning to read and write.
Text: Ana Michaelis Illustrator: Roseli Tuan
Roseli Tuan, the author, is a biologist and lives surrounded by snails, books and microscopes. Ana Michaelis, the illustrator, is an artist. She has an art studio and likes drawing and painting very much. 21x28cm • 24 pages • 4x4 colors
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Boys like to... Girls like to...
4+
Boys like to climb while girls like to slide. Boys like to play with swords while girls like to play with magic wands (sometimes, as if they were swords). Even though they seem different, little boys and little girls enjoy the same things. This picture book shows that there are no toys and games exclusively suitable for boys or for girls. In fact, both of them enjoy playing, hearing stories and receiving lots and lots of love from their parents, brothers, sisters and friends. Ilan Brenman, the author, is a famous storyteller in Brazil. He has emphasized the importance of literature in education to many teachers and he has already written ten children’s books. Text: Ilan Brenman Illustrator: Graça Lima
23x24cm • 36 pages • 4x4 colors
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The princess without a name
4+ Written in verses, this book tells the story of a princess that had no name. When leaving the castle for the first time, she encounters characters that she proceeds to name until she finds a name for herself. Alessandra de Paula always had imaginary friends. She used to talk to flowers and had a vivid imagination. She has a degree in advertising and marketing and currently writes children’s books.
Text: Alessandra de Paula Illustrator: Ana Luiza de Paula
Ana Luiza de Paula was born in São Paulo and trained as a graphic designer. When she was little, she learned to draw with her great-grandfather who would build her an easel every Sunday. The Princess without a name is her third book as an illustrator for Callis Editora. 22x25cm • 32 pages • 4x4 colors
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Picture Books The mystery of time
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5+ Why is it that when we are happy, time goes by faster? And why is it that time stops when we receive good news? Where is time now? This book poetically questions the perception we have of time, in order to unmask its mystery. “It is because of how we feel at a given moment that time goes by differently”. Silvana Tavano, the author, is a journalist and has four children’s books published in Brazil. She contributes to Brazilian websites dedicated to literature.
Text: Silvana Tavano Illustrator: Cecilia Rébora
Cecilia Rébora, the illustrator, is Mexican. She studied illustration in Barcelona, Spain, at the Josep Serra I Abella School of Art. 22x25cm • 32 pages • 4x4 colors
Age:
5+
Rosa Morena
This book approaches happiness in a sensitive manner. Brunette Rose is a girl with a happy and delicate childhood. Being a curious little girl, she discovers that life around her is a mystery. The reader is entranced in a unique story that shows Brunette Rose as a happy kid, like all the other children should be! Iris Borges, the author, was born in Coromandel, a city in the Southeast of Brazil. She has already worked as a teacher, psychologist, book seller, storyteller and literary agent. Now she lives in Brasilia and writes for children and young adults.
Text: Iris Borges Illustrator: Jô Oliveira
Jô Oliveira, the illustrator, got his degrees both at Belas Artes School and in Hungary. He has illustrated more than 40 books and won the “Internacional Asiago de Filatelia” prize. 24x23cm • 24 pages • 4x4 colors
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Picture Books Age:
5+
It all depends
This picture book is about Maria, a smart girl who is always thinking about the things she would like to change. She would like to be called Olivia, and not Maria. Sometimes she complains too much and her father tries to show her that not everything is right or wrong. He often says: “It all depends...” and Maria gets very angry! But in the end she finally understands that it really depends. The book is designed so that the reader must rotate it to read from a different angle on every page.
Text: José Manuel Mateo Illustrator: Margarita Sada
José Manuel Mateo, the author, has many children’s books published in Mexico. He has a Master’s degree in Literature and before becoming a writer, he worked for the Mexican Government at the School Library Program for ten years. 14x28cm • 52 pages • 4x4 colors
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5+
How does it begin?
This picture book brings forth an intriguing theme: How does each thing begin? And how does it end? Written in verses with stunning illustrations, the book invites children to think about the world through poetry in a simple, but philosophical way. It presents issues that may seem trivial, but can lead to interesting contemplations. “Certain things do not always begin by being what they are: the chick begins as an egg; the frog as a tadpole; and the butterfly as a caterpillar.” Text: Silvana Tavano Illustrator: Elma
Silvana Tavano, the author, is a journalist and has four children’s books published in Brazil. She contributes to Brazilian websites dedicated to literature. 22x25cm • 40 pages • 4x4 colors
www.calliseditora.com • www.callis.com.br
Picture Books The amazing story of Rodolfo and Valeska
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5+ Valeska had many beautiful gowns. Her dresses were really gorgeous but also HUGE. Nobody could approach her because her clothes were always in the way. One day she met someone very special. As she fell in love, her dresses started to get thinner and thinner. And eventually she let her boyfriend come closer to her heart. Richly illustrated, this book tells a story about the fear of letting people into our lives and how true love can break that boundary. Jonas Ribeiro, the author, was born in São Paulo, in 1970. He graduated in Literature and has already published more than 70 books in Brazil.
Text: Jonas Ribeiro Illustrator: Tatiana Paiva
Tatiana Paiva, the illustrator, was born in São Paulo, in 1977. She has a degree in Visual Communication. This is her second picture book. 22x25cm • 32 pages • 4x4 colors
The Sun and the Wind
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5+ The Wind wanted to prove it was stronger than the Sun. This was a very old dispute... To put an end to the discussion, the Wind proposed a contest. He pointed to a man that passed by on the road and challenged the Sun. The first one who could take his coat away would be the winner. Find out who won!
Text: Julia Alba Illustrator: Taline Schubach
Julia Alba, the author, was born in São Paulo. Although she graduated in Fine Arts, she always wanted to be a writer. She loves writing for children and this is her second book published by Callis Editora. Taline Schubach, was born in Rio de Janeiro and graduated from the School of Fine Arts from UFRJ. She lives in Italy where she studies illustration techniques for children’s books. 25x21cm • 32 pages • 4x4 colors
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Picture Books What games do you play?
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5+ Almost all children have fun with playing catch, hopscotch, and hide- and-seek! But in a very cold place, there was a boy who loved playing with his red car, leopard, gigantic butterfly, and especially a white wall. What games do you play? Vera Lúcia Dias, the author, was born in Rio de Janeiro, but she has been living in Brasília since 1962. She is a music teacher and has worked in many schools, including Brasília’s Music School. She published a lot of books that are appreciated by young readers. Cecilia Rébora, the illustrator, is Mexican. She studied illustration in Barcelona, Spain, at the Josep Serra I Abella School of Art.
Text: Vera Lúcia Dias Illustrator: Cecilia Rébora
21x25cm • 32 pages • 4x4 colors
Age:
6+
Leo’s carnivorous plant
One day, Leo noticed that a lot of things were missing in his house... What could be happening? Leo is a boy like any other, but different in a unique way. He has a fantastic carnivorous plant for a pet. Now he claims that his plant is devouring everything it sees. Find out Leo’s secret. Is his carnivorous plant really gulping down anything it finds? Claudia Souza, the author, is a psychologist and children’s researcher in Italy. She has always been passionate about writing and has published many articles about Education and Children’s Culture in magazines and newspapers. Now that she is more mature, she has gotten the courage to actually write children’s stories herself. Text: Claudia Souza Illustrator: Chris Mazzotta
Chris Mazzotta, the illustrator, has always loved the kids universe. She has a degree in Industrial Design and has studied children’s cartoons and illustrations. Today she lives in Italy and is happy for having this new book come out. 21x25cm • 32 pages • 4x4 colors
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Picture Books Age:
6+
Lino
Read this intriguing story about the friendship of Lino, the pig, Moon, the rabbit, and a girl called Star. Everything begins when Moon disappears from the toy factory. Filled with enchanting illustrations, discover why Moon has a light that turns on in her tummy. And why does Lino like her so much?
Written and illustrated by: André Neves
André Neves, the author, was born in Recife, a city in the Northeast part of Brazil. He has been writing and illustrating children’s books for as long as he can remember and has published several books in Brazil and Spain. André also participated in important art exhibitions and illustration catalogs receiving many awards such as: “Prêmio Luíz Jardim”, “Altamente Recomendável” by the FNLIJ and the Jabuti award by the Brazilian Book Chamber. Nowadays he lives in Porto Alegre, a city in the southern part of Brazil, where he has his studio. 21x25cm • 40 pages • 4x4 colors
Age:
6+
Daddy and I, sometimes
The book deals with the delicate and enriching relationship between parents and children. Why, sometimes, the child doesn’t have the attention that they want from the parents? And why doesn’t happens in the same way with the parents? On the other hand, sometimes together they have so much fun and they can be enchanted with what they can provide to each other. With subtlety, the illustration complete the story, at the same time that answers these questions so common in the children’s life.
Written and illustrated by: María Wernicke
María Wernicke, was born in Olivos, Argentina. Her parents were writers and she thinks that is one of the reasons why she started writing and illustrating books. She lives in Buenos Aires with her children now. 23x23cm • 32 pages • 4x4 colors
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Picture Books Friends from the balacobaco
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7+ Ana, Sofia, and Paco, the three friends from the Balacobaco were always together. The more time passed by, the greater their love for each other grew. One day they found out that Ana’s heart had stopped beating. The friends discuss how to deal with the loss of a dear friend. What can we deal with moments like this? Silvia Camossa, the author, is the writer of The Stories of Joe’s Ideas, Shining Choices and Joe the Dreamer, all published by Callis Editora. She was born in Pirassununga, a small city in São Paulo, in 1969. Besides being a writer, she is a composer and an actress and has a degree in Marketing from ESPM..
Text: Silvia Camossa Illustrator: Ana Terra
Ana Terra, the illustrator, is also a writer and a storyteller with more than 30 published books. She won the “Highly Recommendable” Award by FNLIJ, and has participated in two editions of “Traçando Histórias”, and in the Biennial of Illustrations in Bratislava, 2009. 21x25cm • 40 pages • 4x4 colors
Age:
7+
Moving day
This book tells the story of a little boy that finds out that he is going to move to another city, so he needs to help his mom to put the things together, what makes him realized the importance of organize everything and remembering good moments and favorite places in the house where they still live. Vera Lúcia Dias, the author, was born in Rio de Janeiro, but she has been living in Brasília since 1962. She is a music teacher and has worked in many schools, including Brasília’s Music School. She published a lot of books that are appreciated by young readers.
Text: Vera Lúcia Dias Illustrator: Thiago Lopes
Thiago Lopes, the illustrator, was born in São Paulo. He has a degree in Graphic Design. He always liked to communicate using his delicate funny illustrations. 21x25cm • 32 pages • 4x4 colors
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Picture Books Age:
7+
Grandma Mary’s Secret
Natalie was a curious girl who loved to spend Saturday afternoons at her grandmother Mary’s house. She enjoyed opening the drawers of her grandmother’s old dresser to look for elegant purses, necklaces, and scarves. One afternoon, she decided to look inside an old closet in the bedroom. Natalie discovered a locked drawer and could not resist the temptation to open it. Inside, she found a tiny packet with old folded notes that kept secrets written by her grandmother’s childhood friends. And that’s when she realized something amazing: her grandmother Mary was once a child! Carla Caruso, the author, has a degree in Literature and writes for children and young adults. Text: Carla Caruso Illustrator: Rosinha Campos
16x23cm • 32 pages • 2x2 colors
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The Maned-Wolf hotel
8+ Read about the curious story of a maned-wolf that decided to live in a 5-star hotel. In the savanna life had changed... There were forest animals but also human animals. With their mechanical shovels, the human animals build roads and spread disharmony among the animals. Once fenced in, they discover there is no longer a forest to hide in. What are they going to do now? João Bosco Bezerra Bonfim, the author, has been living in Brasilia since 1972, and is an admirer of literature. He has a master’s degree in linguistics and has many published books both for “Cordel” and children’s literature. 21x25cm • 32 pages • 4x4 colors
Text: João Bosco Bezerra Bonfim Illustrator: Laura Michell
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Picture Books for all ages Age:
7+
I love Libraries
Imagine a magical place filled with talking animals, fairies, dolls made out of corn cobs, and flying people... Yes! This place exists and may be really close to your home. It is called the library. There we find imaginary worlds and facts that really happened. So when you go to the library, get comfortable on the cushioned chairs and pick a good book to keep you company.
Text: Iris Borges Graphic design: André Neves
Iris Borges, the author, was born in Coromandel, a city in the Southeast of Brazil. She has already worked as a teacher, psychologist, book seller, storyteller and literary agent. Now she lives in Brasilia and writes for children and young adults. André Neves, the graphic designer, has participated in important art exhibitions and illustration catalogs receiving many awards such as: “Prêmio Luíz Jardim”, “Altamente Recomendável” by the FNLIJ and the Jabuti award by the Brazilian Book Chamber. 18x18cm • 32 pages • 4x4 colors
Age:
7+
I love Publishers
Picking a book from the bookshelf to read is a common habit. It is almost like drinking water... but you can never imagine how hard it is to make a book! Everything starts with an idea that turns into a story, and then into a beautiful book. This happens thanks to the hard work and dedication of the people working at the publishing house. What about learning some more about this world?
Text: Iris Borges Graphic design: André Neves
Iris Borges, the author, was born in Coromandel, a city in the Southeast of Brazil. She has already worked as a teacher, psychologist, book seller, storyteller and literary agent. Now she lives in Brasilia and writes for children and young adults. André Neves, the graphic designer, has participated in important art exhibitions and illustration catalogs receiving many awards such as: “Prêmio Luíz Jardim”, “Altamente Recomendável” by the FNLIJ and the Jabuti award by the Brazilian Book Chamber. 18x18cm • 32 pages • 4x4 colors
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Picture Books for all ages Age:
7+
I love Illustrators
Who are the illustrators? They are like magicians. Surrounded by brushes and paints, they always create a new story full of enchanting colors and shapes. Illustrations are delicate, almost invisible strings that stimulate the reader’s imagination. With them, our eyes can observe things never seen before.
Text: Iris Borges Graphic design: André Neves
Iris Borges, the author, was born in Coromandel, a city in the Southeast of Brazil. She has already worked as a teacher, psychologist, book seller, storyteller and literary agent. Now she lives in Brasilia and writes for children and young adults. André Neves, the graphic designer, has participated in important art exhibitions and illustration catalogs receiving many awards such as: “Prêmio Luíz Jardim”, “Altamente Recomendável” by the FNLIJ and the Jabuti award by the Brazilian Book Chamber. 18x18cm • 32 pages • 4x4 colors
Age:
7+
I love Books
Someone who loves books reads everything anywhere! On the bus, at school, at the park, in the mall... To discover new worlds you simply need to breath in and dive into the pages. After a few seconds, you can feel an amazing transformation: from being just person to one who is in love with books.
Text: Iris Borges Graphic design: André Neves
Iris Borges, the author, was born in Coromandel, a city in the Southeast of Brazil. She has already worked as a teacher, psychologist, book seller, storyteller and literary agent. Now she lives in Brasilia and writes for children and young adults. André Neves, the graphic designer, has participated in important art exhibitions and illustration catalogs receiving many awards such as: “Prêmio Luíz Jardim”, “Altamente Recomendável” by the FNLIJ and the Jabuti award by the Brazilian Book Chamber. 18x18cm • 32 pages • 4x4 colors
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Young Readers The boy and the sparrow
Age:
6+ During a nice walk with his mom, a little boy finds a charming baby sparrow who has fallen from his nest. Unable to locate the sparrow’s mother, the boy decides to adopt it. From this day on, the boy takes care of the bird with a great deal of love and affection, caring for its survival and development. However, as the sparrow grows, it refuses to be looked after by the boy, for it wishes to fly and find food by itself. Despite his broken heart, the boy has to accept that the bird is meant to be free.
Text: Daniel Munduruku Illustrator: Cecilia Rébora
Daniel Munduruku, the author, has a degree in Philosophy and a Master’s in Education. He seeks to convey the values and wisdom of Native Brazilians in the books he writes. 22x25cm • 40 pages • 4x4 colors
Age:
7+
Tammy The Toad
Tammy was a charming young toad who dreamt about being a princess. She was beautiful and healthy for her teenage years, but she began to worry too much about her appearance and her weight. Tammy put herself on a strict diet. Soon she stopped eating and became so thin and weak that her parents had to call the doctor. In a humorous and sensible way, this story introduces young girls to a serious health problem and teaches them that to be beautiful one does not need to be skinny. Wilson Pereira, the author, has a Master’s in Brazilian Literature. He writes poetry for children and has already published four books. Text: Wilson Pereira Illustrator: Cecilia Rébora
Cecilia Rébora, the illustrator, is Mexican. She studied illustration in Barcelona, Spain, at the Joseph Isabella School of Art. 22x25cm • 40 pages • 4x4 colors
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Young Readers The princess who saved princes
Age:
6+ In this modern fairy tale, the princess is not helpless, does not faint when faced with dragons, and is never locked in a tower. Against all expectations, she invades the witch’s bedroom, confronts paintings with real eyes and mouths, all in order to save the prince. But can she save her beloved? Claudia Souza, the author, is a psychologist and children’s researcher in Italy. She has always been passionate about writing and has published many articles about Education and Children’s Culture in magazines and newspapers. Now that she is more mature, she has gotten the courage to actually write children’s stories herself.
Text: Claudia Souza Illustrator: Christelle Ammirati
Christelle Ammirati, the illustrator, was born near the ocean. When she was a child, her hero was Spider-Man, and instead of uncomfortable feminine clothes, she preferred torn overalls to climb trees. Nowadays she lives in Milan, where trees and palaces are too high to climb. Instead she walks around the city in the company of her dog, inspired by the frenzy of the metropolis. 16x23cm • 32 pages • 4x4 colors
Age:
7+
Remedios and her cat
There is something very intriguing in the friendship between Remedios and her cat. They know each other since they were born, but there is something wrong! They can’t live together! But why? What is preveting this friendship? This book was inspired by the paintings of Remedios Varo. Carmen Leñero, the author, was born in Mexico City, and still lives there. She likes to invent stories and poems. She discovered one of those stories and write it down just for you.
Text: Carmen Leñero Illustrator: André Neves
André Neves, the illustrator, has participated in important art exhibitions and illustration catalogs receiving many awards such as: “Prêmio Luíz Jardim”, “Altamente Recomendável” by the FNLIJ and the Jabuti award by the Brazilian Book Chamber. 21x25cm • 40 pages • 4x4 colors
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Non-fiction Age:
Paper and ink: Art forms from Japan
8+ The Japanese art and tradition millenary culture presents us many enchanting characteristics, such as its simplicity and zen philosophy, which can be seen in every artistic work. The Japanese art bring us their ancestors’ traditions, rescued and preserved in every artistic expression. The paper and silk paintings, the kabuki theater and the bunraku (marionettes theater), the typical dances, the songs, the ikebana flower ornaments, and the legends and superstitions are all parts of the artistic manifestations which reveal the rich content of the Japanese literature, culture, and body art.
Text: Nereide S. Santa Rosa Art director: Camila Mesquita
In this book, we gave more emphasis to the Japanese art elaborated on paper and ink. We began talking about the washi paper, the most used support for the Japanese drawings and paintings, in order to comment on the traditional techniques, from the sumi-ê to the manga, very famous in the Occident nowadays. Each chapter will present three sections: GET TO KNOW – concepts and technical descriptions; LEARN – historical context; and DO IT – activities regarding the chapter theme to be developed with another materials of easy acquisition. You will get in touch with important characteristics of the Japanese art such as nature valorization, the concern on the environment preservation and the artist attitude, a very perseverant, patient and concentrated attitude towards the final product of his/her work. It is worth checking and discovering the beauty of the Japanese culture. 21x26cm • 80 pages • 4x4 colors
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Non-fiction Age:
Popular art of Hispanic America
8+ Find out the beauty of the popular art of Americas.In this book, the reader will know all of these expressions from the andean, maya and aztec origin and even from the people before these civilizations. The handicraft, the sculptures and the masks are cultural products that reveals how they understood the world. Nereide S. Santa Rosa, the author, a Brazilian art-educator, worked with a group of Japanese artists that shared their knowledge with her and also lent their work to illustrate the book. 21x26cm • 64 pages • 4x4 colors
Text: Nereide S. Santa Rosa Art director: Camila Mesquita
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Young Readers • non-fiction Age:
7+
The Consumerist
Are you a consumer or a consumerist? In this book, Lucas and Leo get tips about how to be conscientious consumers. They learn how to use their allowance, deal with expenses and learn how to consume in a way that is both good for them and for the planet. Through the story they learn more about conscientious consumers, financial education, citizenship and ecology!
Text: Cristina Von Illustrator: Ana Luiza de Paula
Cristina Von, the author, was born in São Paulo. She has a degree in advertising from FAAP. She has many published books by Callis Editora. Ana Luiza de Paula, the illustrator, was born in São Paulo and trained as a graphic designer. When she was little, she learned to draw with her great-grandfather who would build her an easel every Sunday. 15x19cm • 32 pages • 4x4 colors
Age:
7+
Money
What is money? What is its origin? Why does it exist? This book explains terms like “salary”, “taxes”, “budget” and lots more to reach out for kids’ interest. Part of this book includes bills, coins, checks, and credit cards to cut out and play to help out in the understanding of this theme. It is a fun finance class to read, play and learn how to deal with money! Cristina Von, the author, was born in São Paulo. She has a degree in advertising from FAAP. She has many published books by Callis Editora. Text: Cristina Von Illustrator: Ana Luiza de Paula
Ana Luiza de Paula, the illustrator, was born in São Paulo and trained as a graphic designer. When she was little, she learned to draw with her great-grandfather who would build her an easel every Sunday. 15x19cm • 32 pages • 4x4 colors
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Young Adults The mountain of eighteen virtues
Age:
12+ One day, a generous king realized there would be no descendent to succeed to the throne. Master Oriel tells him to choose seven young boys to be trained in the eighteen essential virtues, and then his successor would arise. Will they be able to follow the path of the virtues? Who will be the winner in the course? 20,5x27,5cm • 88 pages • 4x4 colors
Text: Paulo Raful and Lauro Raful Illustrator: Madalena d’Agostinho
Novels for Young Adults The Flight of the Blue Parrot
Age:
12+ This story takes place during the political dictatorship in Brazil in the 1970’s. André is a normal teenager who lives with his parents and has a blue pet parrot. His ordinary life changes radically when he falls in love with Lia, a new neighbor. He discovers that Lia is in great danger because she defied the government. André could not help but be caught in her problems. He even helps her escape from the police. Only years later does he find out that the girl who changed his whole life was tortured and died in prison. Maria José da Silveira, the author, received a literature prize from the São Paulo government for this story.
Text: Maria José Silveira Illustrator: Maria Valentina
16x23cm • 96 pages • 1x1 color
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Brazilian Trends Age:
8+
Native Brazilians children’s book
This is a reference book about Brazil’s native populations. It introduces the most important elements of their culture, beliefs, and lifestyle, explaining the differences between the numerous nations which inhabited the country long before the arrival of the Portuguese colonizers. Today there are more than 200 native nations in Brazil, with a population of approximately 750 thousand people. Daniel Munduruku, the author, is a member of the Munduruku nation which inhabits a region in the North of Brazil. He has published various children and young adult books about the traditions of the Native Brazilians. Text: Daniel Munduruku Illustrator: Camila Mesquita
21x26cm • 56 pages • 4x4 colors
The Romance of the Flying Cowboy
Age:
12+
Written in verse, the romance of the flying cowboy enchants through its delicately impressive design. The idea of the book arose when the author watched the film Brasilia Segundo Feldman by Vladimir Carvalho. From there, Vladimir Carvalho allowed the images from some of his movies to be used in the creation of this book. The author invited the cearense Abraão Batista, to illustrate the work. João Bosco Bezerra Bonfim, the author, has been living in Brasilia since 1972, and is an admirer of literature. He has a master’s degree in linguistics and has many published books both for “Cordel” and children’s literature. Text: João Bosco Bezerra Bonfim Engravings: Abraão Batista
22x30cm • 44 pages • 2x2 colors
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