literature for children and young adults - cortez editora

2013

for children and young adults

Cortez Publishing HouseFostering positive transformation through education for over 3 decades

Since Cortez Publishing House was established in 1980 it has published over1,200 books in the fields of Education, Social Work, Psychology,Linguistics, and Social Sciences.

In 2004 Cortez launched its first catalogue with children´s books striving toset a high standard for children´s publishing by creating well-crafted brightbooks that combine beautiful artwork with captivating storytelling.

A team of talented, many of them award winner Brazilian authors andillustrators bring to life stories that capture the imagination, spark curiosity,inspire creativity, and awaken in children from all walks of life theimportance of multiculturalism, respect, conscience, and social diversity.

Our children´s catalogue has now 280 books (many award winning titles)targeting ages 3 to young adults ranging from picture books to fiction andbooks of philosophy.

Neighbors

In this colorful, inviting book young childrenwill learn about diversity in terms they canrelate to. Neighbors celebrate families and thevarieties they come while enhancing emotionaldevelopment, celebrating multiculturalism,promoting character growth, and strengtheningfamily relationships.

Author: Vera Lúcia Dias

Illustrator: Romont Willy

Pages: 28 – Format: 25 x 24,5

ISBN: 978-85-249-2041-7

Where did the Sun go?

As a little boy prepares for bed, an intriguingquestion comes to his mind, “Where does thesun go at night”? He will be surprised to findthat the answer to his questions will bring himeven more questions. A great fun, read-aloudbook for bedtime.




ISBN: 978-85-249-2066-0

A lot and a few

A fun book that introduces numbers andquantifiers to young children. Adorableillustrations will keep kids entertained as they practice their counting skills.




ISBN: 978-85-249-2040-0

Ages 3 +

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Clara Rosa Cruz Gomes

Marco Antonio Godoyilustrações

Animals bath time

Little children will take a tour into the wild to find out whatbath time is like for different sorts of animals. This cute, fun,creative rhyming book will quickly become a child´s favoritebedtime and any other time story.

Author: Rosângela Lima

Illustrator: Marco Antonio Godoy

Pages: 32

Format: 25 x 24,5

ISBN: 978-85-249-2039-4

How have you been?

Teteia is an extravagant cow who likes to visit her friends tochat. Or so she thinks. What she really does is talk, talk, talk…and she never listens! An insightful story that will help littlekids to recognize the impact of their behavior on others andteach them, from an early age, to listen and to care.

Author: Clara Rosa Cruz Gomes



ISBN: 978-85-249-1967-1

Ages 3 +

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MENnimal

There´s a lot of noise in the woods today, what´s going on?Dogs are barking, chickens are clucking, foxes are yelping andthe owl is hooting. A great book for children to learn thedifferent sounds animals make as they become aware of anature threatening animal that is not in harmony with all theother animals and may even put them in danger: men.

Author: Nelson Albissú

Illustrator: Márcia Misawa

Pages: 32 – Format: 21 x 28

ISBN: 978-85-249-1588-8

The lake

Children will travel back in time with this riveting book aboutthe bluest lake that has ever existed. A lake that holds a myriadof secrets and mysteries. It had the power to bring peopletogether and store memories that one day would surface in cavepaints done by our earliest ancestor as a gift for us to appreciatethe important role water has always played in men´s lives.

Author and illustrator:

Rodrigo Abrahim


ISBN: 978-85-249-1840-7

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Animals kiss

Get silly! This enchanting book takes children into the amusingworld of animal love. Have you ever imagined how hummingbirds kiss? How about crocodiles? Lively illustrations andwhimsical rhymes teach young kids about the singular habits ofdifferent animals while nurturing the importance of endearmentand affection.

Author: Rosângela Lima

Illustrator: Anielisabeth


ISBN: 978-85-249-1747-9

Ages 3 +

6

Curumin Abaré – Fun with nature

Miles away from the internet, videogames, and cell phoneslives a curious, smart, and cheerful native Brazilian curumim(kid) named Abaré (friend). This cute book is a lovelyreminder that children should be encouraged to be connectwith the outdoors, as it ignites kids´ curiosity and inspiresthem to spend more time learning about nature. Theinnocence in the lovely illustrations give this book a magicalfeel, make it fun to read, entertaining, and educational.

Author: Dulce Seabra and

Sérgio Maciel

Illustrator: Claudia Ramos


ISBN: 978-85-249-1441-6

Rita´s black sheep (picture book)

Rita´s best friend is a black sheep. They do everything and goeverywhere together. One day Rita falls sick and the blacksheep will prepare Rita a sweet surprise proving she is indeedthe best friend ever! A touching picture book that is sure toenchant and entertain both children and adults.


Silvana de Menezes

Pages: 40

Format: 23 x 23

ISBN: 978-85-249-2044-8

The bird tree (picture book)

On the burial site of a little bird blossoms a beautiful bird tree.A warm and affectionate illustration book about loss and rebirththat will bring solace to children in grief. Wonderfulillustrations make the bird tree a very special book for bothparents and children.


Semíramis Paterno

Pages: 24

Format: 25 x 24,5

ISBN: 978-85-249-2038-7

Totem (picture book)

Discover what happens when, in the heart of the Amazonforest, animals come together to help a little Brazilian Indianboy to build a totem and reach the moon. Dazzlingillustrations capture the mind of little kids in this enchantingpicture book about the legend of the splendid Victoria regia,the Amazon water-lily.


Márcia Széliga

Pages: 32

Format: 24,5 x 25

ISBN: 978-85-249-2052-3

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The boy who collected water

Young boys love to collect things, stamps, rocks, coins,truck toys, and even bugs. Francisco collects water and hehas thousands of reasons to collect them. They nurtureour imagination, quench our dreams and hold us foreverclose to everything and everyone we love. Every tear,every dive in the river, every summer shower keep withinthem the simplicity of happiness. Young captainFrancisco takes everyone to navigate through life withlove, poetry, and joy.

Author: Elaine Pasquali Cavion

Illustrator: Lúcia Hiratsuka


ISBN: 978-85-249-1959-6

The flamboyant life of Carmela Caramelo

Who are we? What are the things that makes us happy? Do we all have to do everything everyone else does all thetime? Carmela Caramelo doesn´t think so. Turn the pagesof this whimsically illustrated book and enjoy theheartening tale of a passionate, free-spirited woman whoseonly commitment is to have fun being herself. In a verychild-friendly format, the author cleverly delivers thefundamental message of acceptance and self-confidence,celebrates multiculturalism, and promotes character growth.

Author: Cris Rogerio

Illustrator: André Neves


ISBN: 978-85-249-1912-1

The spotted heart girl

One upon a time there was a little girl who had a problem,spots popping out all over her heart. A warm relationship between the girl and a wise old mantake her on a journey into her own heart to reveal thateach spot is a special story of her life. This thoughtfulfriendship encourages the girl to value those stories asfeelings and she then begins to embrace a whole newworld of self-acceptance and freedom.Author: Silmara Rascalha Casadei

Illustrator: Lisie de Lucca


ISBN: 978-85-249-1398-3

Ages 5 +

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The journey of a bread loaf

From the wheat crops in the country side to its final destinationin our tummies, the journey a bread loaf takes to our diningtables will enchant children everywhere. The book´s beautifulillustrations are sure to have everyone´s mouths watering!


Sérgio Meurer


ISBN: 978-85-249-1700-4

Two houses

Children are never too young to start exploring the differencesthat make us unique. A delightful tale of two very differentdoor-to-door neighbors introduces children to the power ofdiversity. John´s house is as round as a cookie and Antonio´ssquare as sliced bread. John recycles his garbage and Antoniosimply throws his away. John loves books and music, so doesAntonio. From these endearing characters emerges a tale of afriendship born from looking at our similitudes and embracingeach other’s differences.

Author: Fábio Supérbi,

Juliana Notari and Marcelo Maluf

Illustrator: Fábio Supérbi

and Juliana Notari


ISBN: 978-85-249-1960-2

Ages 5 +

10

Every child is entitled to learn to read the world

This inviting, bright book shows that all children have the rightto read, but not only ready words. Every child has the right toplay with the myths and legends, converse with pictures, comeup with new and different worlds, set their imagination free,live out their dreams, share words and thoughts with theirparents, teachers, and friends. Simple words and colorfulillustrations ultimately show that every child has the right tofeel as part of the world.

Author: Fabiano dos Santos Piúba

Illustrator: Rafael Limaverde


ISBN: 978-85-249-1538-3

The ABC of Human Rights

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is an extremelyimportant document. It exists to ensure justice, peace, mutualrespect and dignity to every person. Human Rights areapplicable everywhere and are the same to everyone. This book is an entertaining way to teach the Human Rights tochildren from an early age and ensure they will build a worldever so gentle, just, happy, understanding and abundant withmutual respect.

Author: Dulce Seabra and

Sérgio Maciel

Illustrator: Albert Llinares


ISBN: 978-85-249-2003-5

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The Midnight embrace

A handsome golden sunflower king falls in love with anunpretentious stunningly shiny red rose. Even though their love isreal the young king will have to prove it after he chooses theriches of a deceitful envious flower over the modest present of hiswife on his birthday. A delicate tale of vanity, envy and deceptionstriving to prevail over the power of true love, but will they?

Author: Maria da Glória Cardia de Castro

Illustrator: Ana Maria Moura


ISBN: 978-85-249-1847-6

Oops! The world is upside down

The world turns upside down for a young boy after the divorceof his parents. He then takes matters into his own hands anddecides to literally live his life upside down and see the worldas he feels it. It acknowledges the emotional challengeschildren may feel when parents separate and explains that thechild is not to blame. It highlights that he/she will continued tobe loved just as before. The key message behind this simpleand beautiful book is that the love a parent feels for a child isconstant and never dies, no matter what happens.

Author: Jonas Ribeiro

Illustrator: Claudia Cascarelli


ISBN: 978-85-249-1690-8

Ages 8 +

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Stone carriers

Peter has always believed that he must walk around carrying aload of rocks (his own and everyone else´s). One day he comesacross a girl who carries no rocks at all. Both children andparents will find wisdom in this insightful story about theshame and fears forced upon most of us for generations and the liberating moment when we let go of them.

Author: Sandra Branco

Illustrator: Elma


ISBN: 978-85-249-1411-9

It´s a goal!

It is believed that soccer was first played over 3,000 years agoin China. Today it´s played everywhere in the world. Readerswill devour every detail about the history of the most popularsport in the world.

Author: Luisa Massarani and

Marcos Abrucio

Illustrator: Ivan Zigg


ISBN: 978-85-249-0993-1

Giros, never-ending stories

“The woman who loves the man who hunts the dog that chasesthe cat that eats the cheese men eat”. You get the idea. Funnever-ending cyclical stories from different cultures that helpchildren develop their vocabulary and improve their readingskills. This boisterous and bright book is the perfect read-aloudto savor with curious little ones who are exploring the world ofdiverse cultures for the first time.

Author: Mila Behrendt



ISBN: 978-85-249-1576-5

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Zanzibar, the haunted island

The exotic and exuberant island of Zanzibar, located on theIndian Ocean in Tanzania, is the scenery for this chilling bookthat is sure to get under the young reader´s skin. Suleiman, amuslim boy guides the reader through the spooky tales of thewalking dead, mighty midgets, sea ghosts and Popobawa, anevil spirit. The author Rogério Andrade Barbosa has written achilling yet fascinating journey to the legends and myths of thismagnetic place. Children will be thinking about this story longafter they´ve put the book down.

Author: Rogério Andrade Barbosa

Illustrator: Mauricio Negro


ISBN: 978-85-249-1986-2

The universe of Julieta on her bicycle

This book is the captivating story of Julieta, a girl who doeseverything her own way, is never wrong, and hates changes.She loves to ride her bicycle always on the same path,following a straight line; however, one day Julieta is faced withcurves along the way and thneed to alter her course. What willshe do? A thoughtful book that will reveal both kids andparents that takes courage to have a flexible and adaptiveapproach to life, but it provides the child with the opportunityto blossom and prosper.

Author: Liana Leão

Illustrator: Márcia Széliga


ISBN: 978-85-249-1078-4

Ages 8 +

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The prince who loved to tell stories

Every story whispers wisdom in this beautifully crafted bookthat invites children of all ages to discover some of the mostbeautiful parables Jesus told his disciples. A book families willdelight in year after year.


Ellen Pestili


ISBN: 978-85-249-1958-9

Madiba, the African boy

The splendid stirring story of an ordinary defiant, troublemakervillage boy who grows up to lead an entire nation to freedom.From Nelson Mandela´s childhood in the boondocks of SouthAfrica, to his many years in prison and, finally, his freedom andextraordinary rise to become the dynamic leader of his country.The youngest readers will be taken on an ever so inspiringjourney to the life of a man whose trailblazingaccomplishments took him to be a Nobel Peace Prize winner. Author: Rogério Andrade Barbosa

Illustrator: Alarcão


ISBN: 978-85-249-1821-6

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One for all and all for one The life of mammals

This book is a first glimpse into the world of mammals for youngchildren. Easy to read, it explains the basic characteristic that allmammals share, life in groups. The constant search for food,predators lurking around… to protect themselves mammalsassemble in groups and to manage their complex and ofttimestense relationships takes a great deal of intelligence. The storiesset in the rain forests of Brazil, the Brazilian Pantanal, in theCaatinga and in the Amazon teach kids how clever some animalsare, take them on an exploration of the lives of mammals, andmake every child feel connected to nature.

Author: Cristina Santos

Illustrator: Leandro Lopes


ISBN: 978-85-249-1843-8

Baby Vampire

A baby vampire is a vampire before it is a baby or is it the otherway around? Impossible to know. One thing is certain, no oneis born a vampire. Quite the opposite, you become one either bychoice or by evil imposition. At least that´s what people used tothink before an adorable baby vampire was born inTransylvania. Regina Drummond brings a fresh view and amodern feel to the classic vampire stories as she takes kids back in time to a fascinating burgh in the Middle Ages wherethey will learn more about the everyday-life and believes of people who lived at that time.

Author: Regina Drummond



ISBN: 978-85-249-1659-5

Ages 8 +

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Silk crafted tales

An impressive, lavishly illustrated delicate book on Japaneselegends that have for ever lived on the memory of author LúciaHiratsuka. An enduring treasury of literature andmulticulturalism that will teach young minds the importance ofrespect, perseverance, and self-confidence. This award winningbook is the ideal storybook for kids and parents to savortogether and learn more about cultures and different traditionsfrom around the world. Author and illustrator:

Lúcia Hiratsuka

Pages: 48

Format: 18 x 28

ISBN: 978-85-249-1287-0

When the Sun fell for Earth

The Sun and the Earth fell in love. Once they started dating the entire world collapsed. What would they do? Earth had to decide between her love for the Sun and the world´s safety. How to make aneducated choice when love is at stake? Creative argument andalluring illustrations alerts children about the effects of climatechange and the importance of astronomy.

Author: Amir Piedade

Illustrator: Ana Maria Moura


ISBN: 978-85-249-1473-7

The little box of noses

A toucan unhappy with his beak goes to a parrot doctor to havehis appearance changed. On the road to self-acceptance thelittle bird tries out all sorts of different noses, like the ant´s,thus becoming a toucant, toucan + ant. A mishmash of animalsnames make this a great book for all kids because it´s funny,silly and holds the valuable lesson that sometimes what wedon´t like about ourselves is exactly what makes us unique andbeautiful. The artwork for this book is wonderful and theymanage to display a great deal of emotion.

Author: Liana Leão



ISBN: 978-85-249-1481-2

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The secret life of ants

Children will be thrilled to learn about the fascinating life of ants.They can live almost everywhere on the planet! These little dirtdiggers come in all shapes, sizes, colors and have crawled theEarth since the time of dinosaurs. Ants protect huge forests bycapturing insects, clearing seeds away from trees and releasingvery important nutrients to the soil. Although small in size, theyare mighty in resources, live in organized communities withqueens, males, workers and greatly depend on each other. In thisgripping book by biologist author Cristina Santos kids will explorethe wonderful and complex ways in which these industrious littlebugs work together to keep their communities alive.


Illustrator: Leandro Lopes


ISBN: 978-85-249-1668-7

The story of Hermes

When Melinda first met Hermes, a seal strayed on a beach, itwas love at first-sight. A strong bond is formed between thetwo and the girl will go far and beyond to keep Hermesprotected from the dangers of men. After reading his book,young children and adults alike will look at the kindness ofanimals – and humans – a little differently. A moving story thatwill prove that friendship is stronger than the differences thatoftentimes insist in keeping us apart.Author: Paulo César

Simões-Lopes

Illustrator: Ane Mitri


ISBN: 978-85-249-1956-5

Hans Staden (comics)

In the 16th century German adventurer Hans Staden wascaptured by the Tupinambá Indian tribe (known for practicingcannibalism) while serving as a gunner on the Brazilian coast.In a teenager-friendly comic book style, this is the account ofStaden´s capture, captivity, death dodging strategies to remainalive, and final escape. An entertaining, historicallyinformative, artful, and riveting interpretation of an explorer´sfascinating life. Adapter and illustrator:

Jô Oliveira

Pages: 68

Format: 21 x 28

ISBN: 978-85-249-2073-8

Ages 8 +

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The voices in the woods

The Tupi Indians of Brazil say that the moon is actually Iaci, apale white skin Indian girl who long time ago built a ladder allthe way into the skies escorted by birds and made the night skyher final destination. The stories in this book are myths andlegends drawn from the native cultures of Brazil and depict thenative view of the world – that we are entrusted with the veryspecial mission of maintaining the natural balance and beingthe Keepers of the Earth. Each story is beautifully illustrated byMateus Rios.

Author: Celso Sisto

Illustrator: Mateus Rios


ISBN: 978-85-249-1826-1

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The boy who wrote history

Paulo Freire was born to a family with very limited means, butthe lack of money early in his life made him a hero to those hehelped with his literacy program throughout the world. Thebook presents the young reader with every step that took Paulofrom a seemingly unfortunate start in life to travel around theglobe and end up getting a Nobel Prize nomination. Thisuplifting true story is the celebration of the courageous life of asimple Brazilian man that will inspire thousands of youngchildren and their parents worldwide.

Author: Mere Abramowicz and

Silmara Rascalha Casadei



ISBN: 978-85-249-1671-7

Who´s afraid of Papangu?

Papangu is a legendary masked man who wanders on the streets of Brazil on ash Wednesdays wearing rags and waving a whip on his hand. When Papangu walks by kids call on him cheering and asking for food. This beautifully illustrated rhyming book celebrates themulticultural aspects of the Brazilian traditions and folklore.

Author: Goimar Dantas



ISBN: 978-85-249-1675-5

Stories from story-tellers

The work of various authors from Brazil, Mexico and Portugal.Heroes and villains, warriors and royalty, ghosts and fairies –there's something here for everyone. The tales, all Americanlegends, guide young readers through a myriad of pathways andtranslate the multiple facets of childhood and adolescence intoan expression of dream and fantasy, joy and learning. Animpeccable work with multicultural value and the perfect bookto teach young readers valuable lessons.Organization: Lenice Gomes

and Fabiano Moraes

Illustrator: Ciça


ISBN: 978-85-249-1612-0

Leonardo from Vinci

This is the award winning story of two friends embarking on a journey to discover the secrets of Da Vinci. Through a visionary storytelling, children of all ages will havethe opportunity to revisit the life of this gifted painter, talented musician, and accomplished scientist and inventorfrom when he was just a boy living in the countryside of Italy.The illustrations in this accessible portrait of a simple andfascinating man who loved to observe nature and cherished the simple things of his childhood include reproductions of works by the artist.

Author: Nilson Moulin and

Rubens Matuck

Illustrator: Rubens Matuck


ISBN: 978-85-249-0859-0

Ages 8 +

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The outstanding Braziliannatural life from A to ZBrazil is home to the greatest biodiversity on the planet.Furthermore, Brazil tops the list of vegetable, primate, mammal,fresh water fish, and insect species—not to mention that it isamong the nations concentrating the vastest diversity ofamphibians, birds, and reptiles as well. From the Amazon Riverdolphin, to the Kapok Tree, the Rat Snake, and the Zogue-zogue—the brown-titi monkey—this ecologic book bringsinteresting facts and information about the diversity of Brazil´swild life. One of the greatest features about this volume is that itcleverly relates the names of Brazilian animals (and plants) toeach letter of the alphabet; thus making them easier to memorize.An indispensable reference for teachers, naturalists, parents,children, and nature lovers of all ages.


Illustrator: Freekje Veld


Portuguese Phonetic Transcription(General American English) English Scientific

Arara-Azul-de-Lear әʊ ˈdɑːˌdɑːrɒzzuː dei liː ɑː(ohhdahdahahzoodaylee are) Indigo Macaw Anodorhynchus leari

Boto Vermelho bәʊltәʊ ˈvɜː meɪ ˈliːәʊ (bowl toe vermayleo) Amazon River Dolphin Inia geoffrensiCaninana kәnɪn ˈnænә(can in nana) Rat snake Spilotes pullatusDossel dәʊsel(doughsell) Canopy DosselEma ˈemә(emma) Greater Rhea Rhea americanaFurão fuːdaʊl(foodowl) Lesser grison Galictis cujaGarapuvu ˈɡɑːtәpuː vuː(guattapoo voo) Brazilian Fire Tree Schizolobium parahybaHarpia ˈer ˈpiː ˈɑː(Are pee ah) Harpy eagle Harpia harpyjaIrara jә ˈdәyada(yada) Tayra Eira barbaraJupará dʒuːpɔː ˈdә(jewpadah) Kinkajou Potos flavusKuika kuːl ˈɪˌkә(cool e-kah) Water opossum Chironectes minimusLobo-guará lәʊbәʊlˈɡwɑˈdә (lowbowlguahdah) Maned wolf Chrysocyon brachyurusMaguari ˈmɑː ˈɡwæti(maguaty) Maguari Stork Ciconia maguariNarceja ˈmɑː ˈɡwæti(maguaty) South American Snipe Gallinago paraguaiaeOnça-parda ɒnsaɪpɑː ˈdә(on sigh pardah) Mountain Lion Puma concolorPirarucu pɪә ˈdәdʌlkuːl(pidahdull cool) Amazon river paiche Arapaima gigasQuiri-quiri kwiːdiː - kwiː diː (kweedy-kweedy) American Kestrel Falco sparveriusRestinga Hæstɪn ˈɡuː(hast in guh) Atlantic Rainforest biome RestingaSamaúma sʌm ɑː ʊlmɑː (some a ullma) Kapok tree Ceiba pentandraTecelão teseɪ lɔːl(Tessehlol) Golden-winged Cacique Cacicus chrysopterusUrutau teseɪ lɔːl(Tessehlol) Grey Potoo Nyctibius griseusVitória-Régia vɪˈtɔːrɪәˈreɡiɑː(vitoriaregiah) Giant waterlily Giant waterlilyWaxini wɒʃniː (washknee) Crab-eating raccoon Procyon cancrivorusXaxim ʂaʃiːn(shasheen’) Dicksonia sellowiana Dicksonia sellowianaYbyrapitanga ˈiːbiˈdәpiːˈtɒŋә (Ebydahpeetonga) Pau Brasil Caesalpinia echinataZogue-Zogue ˈzәʊɡ-ˈzәʊɡ(zogue-zogue) Brown-titi Monkey Callicebus brunneus

Silent Witness

The impressive paintings of, mainly, animals and hunters made byprehistoric men in caves unveil the astonishing sophistication andtechnique the artwork of the people who walked the earth long beforeus had. The author takes the young reader on a guided tour to showthem what life was really like in the Stone Age as everyday men andwomen endured to see through yet another day. Teenagers will learnthat what makes Cave Paintings so especial is that they immortalize ourancestor´s fight for survival – and that makes it the highest level of art.

Art History for teens – book seriesAuthor and illustrator: Denise Rochael – Format: 21 x 26

The Art History for teens series is an insightful and heartwarming introduction for young readers

and adults alike to the world of art. The books proceed chronologically, from the genesis of

creativity in the caves of Western Europe up to the Renaissance of Michelangelo and Da Vinci.

The format and style call for no need of explanations and technical orientations, thus appealing

to teenagers and inspiring the young reader to learn more about the vital role art plays in the

development of character, critical thinking, social awareness, and creativity. This series is,

undeniably, a feast to the mind and soul to have in every school, library, or at home.

The Art that lives on

Ancient Egyptians had an utterly commitment to the cult of the dead.Egyptian tombs were adorned with hieroglyphs and symbols becausethey believed in a happy afterlife for a few deserving lucky ones,meaning the royalty – especially the might pharaoh entitled to beforever waited on by his servants. Reading this book feels pretty muchlike being on a guided tour in a museum, as teens learn that art andreligion were intrinsically connected to this ancient people. The authorgrants young readers ingress to the world of the sun god Ra, Isis thegoddess of fertility, Anubis the god of the afterlife, and the mightyThoth - god of the moon, writing and wisdom. Teens and adults alikewill love to discover the wonders of Ancient Egypt as never before!

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Ages 8 +

Between heaven and hell

Belief free from reason. Art in the middle Ages was all about aninvisible world people believed in and was terrified of inhabited by ahoard of angels and demons. For the peoples in the middle Ages,paintings were gifts presented to god and the saints (mainly displayed in cathedrals, churches, palaces, monasteries) to straightentheir relationship with them and receive back favors and forgiveness.The easy to read and understand texts in this book provide the young reader and adults alike with a comprehensive overview of aparticular period in time that has deeply impacted the development of western culture.

Colors between light and shadow

Teenagers will be captivated by the Renaissance, a powerful culturalmovement that completely shifted the course of humanity and shapedthe Western world. The author´s very accessible and easily readabletexts takes the young reader and adults alike to witness the greatachievements of sculptors, painters, architects, mathematicians,scientists… men such as Donatello and Michelangelo, Da Vinci eRaphael along many other formidable artists and masters who havebecome synonym to perfection throughout the course of thefascinating history of art. As a wellspring of creativity and innovation, the Renaissancerefashioned human-kind´s thinking and behavior and is just the sparktoday´s teens need to fuel their curiosity and creativity.

Stone Gods

Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo… Marble sculptures of the gods andgoddesses who ruled religion in ancient Greece help Greek art toremain vivid in our memories today. The young reader will have aglimpse of the development of and explore the humanity embodied inthe Greek arts from literature to sculpture, theatre, and architecture.Designed especially for young adult, this book offers an insight intowhat the great works of the Greeks meant at the time they were created.

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Earth, Fire, Water, and Air

From the time humans first walked the earth we´ve been trying tounravel the mysteries of the universe. This book introduces toteenagers all over the globe the fantastic four of ancient Greece,Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes, and Heraclitus. They sought tounderstand the meaning of life looking for answers in the fourelements: earth, fire, water, and air. Their line of thought might seem,at least, strange for today´s standards, but they were pivotal to thebirth of philosophical thinking. Excellent book for reading in theclassroom with the teacher as a facilitator or alone, by oneself.

Pages: 40

ISBN: 978-85-249-1330-3

ThinkArt – book series on philosophy Author and illustrator: Silvana de Menezes – Format: 16 x 23

The clever books in this series offer an introduction, teenager-friendly, look at philosophy and

help students grapple with age-old questions about central concepts to their own lives. The young

reader will be taken back to ancient Greece and experience firsthand the teachings of Socrates,

Plato, Aristotle, Pythagoras, and Thales of Miletus – Greek philosophers that took the first step

into a universe of knowledge we still find ourselves today. Each book aims to develop reasoning

and judgment as they nurture the teens´ ability to think for themselves. Excellent books for

reading in the classroom with the teacher as a facilitator or alone, by oneself.

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Ages 8 +

The magic square

A book about the passion for knowledge, truth, and freedompresented in a lively way that makes this riveting subject accessibleto all teenagers. Just as it is expected young adults learn to do, eachphilosopher would look at life through his own eyes. Pythagorascame to the conclusion that everything is made up of numbers.Philolaus, a Pythagorean, would go as far as saying that even God isa number and Diogenes despised mathematics, human nature, and itsdesires. They are considered the last pre-Socratic philosophers andare in this book promoting the striking encounter between numbers

and dreams. Excellent book for reading inthe classroom with the teacher as afacilitator or alone, by oneself.

Pages: 48

ISBN: 978-85-249-1327-3

All I know is that I know nothing

The book takes a fresh look at philosophyby bringing theater and history together and

making each character much more relatableto teenagers. The book reads pretty much like a

play and on center stage the young reader willfind the three protagonists of this marvelous

spectacle of life: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle leading them to lookover concepts such as ethics, purpose, education, nature and science.This is an excellent book for reading in the classroom with theteacher as a facilitator or alone, by oneself.

Pages: 48

ISBN: 978-85-249-1328-0

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What is a question?

Once upon a time in a land very very close by there was a boyand a philosopher who met in a classroom at an ordinary schooland lead teenagers in an excursion to the kingdom of questionsand discussions, a land where Socrates, Aristotle, Nietzsche,Voltaire, Epicurus and so many others were (and still are)kings. This accessible and exciting book invites young readersto examine life´s most challenging questions, tackle into theirown ideas, and discover their own opinions in a conversationalwriting style that teens love. The author also suggests otherbooks and films to guide young readers even further in theirreasoning and reflections.

Author: Mario Sergio Cortella

and Silmara Rascalha Casadei

Illustrator: Rodrigo Abrahim


ISBN: 978-85-249-1443-0

Human Development, what about it?

“People are the real wealth of a nation” stated the first HumanDevelopment Report in 1990. That is the premise of thismagnificent and valuable book developed especially for teens.Discussions in a classroom guide boys and girls through athoughtful odyssey to important concepts in humanitarianism.With the turning of each page they unveil a world ofpossibilities to better themselves by building social conscienceand putting their talents and gifts to the common good.

Author: Katia Gonçalves Mori


Illustrator: Joubert José Lancha


ISBN: 978-85-249-1943-5

Whazup? – book seriesA Dynamic and inspiring collection of 4 books that tap into the very important subjects teenagers

– as all of us – are concerned about with an innovative approach that aims to guide thediscoveries and aspirations so typical to adolescence and help both parents and teachers to

arouse in the young reader the sense of deliverance and responsibility. Young minds will find thatthe classroom can be a great place to debate concepts such as values, critical thinking, altruism,history, and reality. Beyond the classroom, the books keep teens connected by making referencesto the internet, films, and music to better dialogue with the Generation Z. Undoubtedly this series

will positively affect teen readers everywhere.

Ages 8 +

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How do we build peace?

The arrival of a new guy at school disliked by his peers stirsemotions among a group of students. Written with simplicityespecially for young adults, this is a thorough book that coversissues of war as kids debate on peace. Young adults will relatethe common moments of their daily lives with the theories,contributions, and reflections left by science, fine arts,literature, music, films and religions as ways to the harmoniouscoexistence among all human beings. This page-turner provesthat with education and altruism a respectful, pleasurable andaltogether peaceful coexistence among men is, indeed, feasible.

Author: Luis Henrique Beust



and Marco Antonio Godoy


ISBN: 978-85-249-1532-1

What´s the history of history?

Where does history come from? This concise butcomprehensive book is an introduction to the science of historymaking presented in an easy, entertaining, and educational way.The author brings young readers closer to every historic eventto show how all people, regardless of economic condition andsocial status, are active players in history, thus capable ofinfluencing (positively or negatively) in the course of the worldthey live in. A simple and accessible approach of the mainthemes that are involved in the making of history such assources, methods, and analyses.

Author: Lílian Lisboa Miranda


Illustrator: Tati Móes

Pages: 88 – Formato: 16 x 23

ISBN: 978-85-249-1566-6

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Puppy-love

Do you remember when you first fell in love? That innocenceof feeling drawn to a girl or boy for the first time? How dokids tell their best friend they´re in love with them? The fearof thinking their crush could be unrequited. Children´s firstcrush takes them into a world of fantasy and daydreamingabout what it would be like to be together with anotherperson. This book will help preteens navigate through thestormy tumult of experiencing love for the first time as theyrelate do the characters in the stories dynamically told byEdson Gabriel Garcia.

Author: Edson Gabriel Garcia

Illustrator: Kikko


ISBN: 978-85-249-1528-4

Swimming against the tide

The true story of Lea, a troubled runaway teenage girl outcastin a world of drugs, sex, teen pregnancy, self-loathing and totaldespair. It might sound like a life of misfortune; however, itisn´t. A teen lost in the hurdles of adolescence that takes her tohit rock-bottom just to raise up and face that she must meet herbiggest challenge yet, to live. Family and friends come togetherto ease out the ways of bad choices and their consequences inthe lives of loved ones and give place to a life of hope andfulfilled dreams. A book that will help young readers tounderstand the concept of cause and consequences.

Author: Maria da Glória

Cardia de Castro

Illustrator: Joubert José Lancha


ISBN: 978-85-249-1864-3

Ages 10 +

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FNLIJ´s Bologna Children´s Book Fair Catalogue

FNLIJ – AWARD 2008The best non fiction book

Books selected by the Brazilian section of IBBY (Fundação Nacional do Livro Infantil e Juvenil – FNLIJ)

The best retold stories

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Theme Title Silent Reading Reading Aloud Age

Animals/ Creatures

The secret life of ants 8+Animals kiss 3+MENnimal 3+The little box of noses 8+One for all and all for one. The life of mammals 8+Stories from story-tellers 8+

Award Winners Silk crafted tales 8+Leonardo from Vinci 8+

Being Brave

The voices in the woods 8+The flamboyant life of Carmela Caramelo 5+Stone carriers 8+Swimming against the tide 10+

Books about ArtLeonardo from Vinci 8+Art History for teens – book series 8+The lake 3+

BoysMadiba, the African boy 8+The boy who collected water 5+Oops! The world is upside down 8+

Character values

The boy who wrote history 8+Madiba, the African boy 8+ThinkArt – book series on philosophy 8+The voices in the woods 8+The flamboyant life of Carmela Caramelo 5+The prince who loved to tell stories 8+Stone carriers 8+Swimming against the tide 10+Stories from story-tellers 8+

Coming of age

Stone carriers 8+The spotted heart girl 5+Oops! The world is upside down 8+Swimming against the tide ’ 10+

Cooking/Food The journey of a bread loaf 8+

Dark fantasy books Baby Vampire 8+Zanzibar, the haunted island 8+

Deception Oops! The world is upside down 8+

Diversity/It´s ok to be different

Two houses 5+The flamboyant life of Carmela Caramelo 5+Stone carriers 8+The little box of noses 8+When the Sun fell for Earth 8+

Educational

The secret life of ants 8+ThinkArt – book series on philosophy 8+Leonardo from Vinci 8+The journey of a bread loaf 5+Every child is entitled to learn to read the world 5+When the Sun fell for Earth 8+The ABC of Human Rights 5+One for all and all for one. The life of mammals 8+Art History for teens – book series 8+Whazup? – book series 8+

Fairytales and FolktalesThe midnigh embrace 8+Stories from story-tellers 8+Who´s afraid of Papangu? 8+

Family

Animals kiss 3+The lake 3+Stone carriers 8+Oops! The world is upside down 8+One for all and all for one. The life of mammals 8+Swimming against the tide 10+

Feelings (anxiety, tension, anger, fear...)Oops! The world is upside down 8+Swimming against the tide 10+The spotted heart girl 5+

Field Trips and Other Adventures Leonardo from Vinci 8+The journey of a bread loaf 5+

Freedom Fighters The boy who wrote history 8+Madiba, the African boy 8+

Freedom Stories

The voices in the woods 8+Stone carriers 8+Every child is entitled to learn to read the world 5+When the Sun fell for Earth 8+The ABC of Human Rights 5+Swimming against the tide 10+

FriendsTwo houses 5+The spotted heart girl 5+Stone carriers 8+

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Friendship & Love

Two Houses 5+The spotted heart girl 5+Stone carriers 8+When the Sun fell for Earth 8+

Girls

The flamboyant life of Carmela Caramelo 5+The boy who collected water 5+The spotted heart girl 5+The midnigh embrace 8+

Goofy stuff to read

The flamboyant life of Carmela Caramelo 5+The boy who collected water 5+Animals kiss 3+Giros, never-ending stories 8+When the Sun fell for Earth 8+

Growing UpStone carriers 8+The spotted heart girl 5+Oops! The world is upside down 8+

History

Baby Vampire 8+Madiba, the African boy 8+It´s a goal! 8+ThinkArt – book series on philosophy 8+Leonardo from Vinci 8+The lake 3+The journey of a bread loaf 8+Zanzibar, the haunted island 8+Art History for teens – book series 8+

How things work The journey of a bread loaf 5+

Inspirational

Baby Vampire 8+Madiba, the African boy 8+Leonardo from Vinci 8+The flamboyant life of Carmela Caramelo 5+The boy who collected water 5+Swimming against the tide 10+

Legends, Myths and fables

Silk crafted tales 8+The prince who loved to tell stories 8+Zanzibar, the haunted island 8+The voices in the woods 8+Who´s afraid of Papangu? 8+Stories from story-tellers 8+

Life LessonsThe boy who wrote history 8+Madiba, the African boy 8+The secret life of ants 8+

Love is in the AirStone carriers 8+When the Sun fell for Earth 8+The midnigh embrace 8+

Making a Difference

The boy who wrote history 8+Madiba, the African boy 8+ThinkArt – book series on philosophy 8+Leonardo from Vinci 8+

Me and My life

The boy who collected water 5+The spotted heart girl 5+Oops! The world is upside down 8+Swimming against the tide 10+

Mothers Oops! The world is upside down 8+

Multicultural

The boy who wrote history 8+Madiba, the African boys 8+It´s a goal! 8+Silk crafted tales 8+ThinkArt – book series on philosophy 8+The voices in the woods 8+Leonardo from Vinci 8+The journey of a bread loaf 8+The spotted heart girl 5+Who´s afraid of Papangu? 8+Giros, never-ending stories 8+Stories from story-tellers 8+

Mysteries

Baby Vampire 8+The voices in the woods 8+Zanzibar, the haunted island 8+Who´s afraid of Papangu? 8+

NatureThe secret life of ants 8+The voices in the woods 8+Leonardo from Vinci 8+

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Nature

Animal kisses 3+The lake 3+The journey of a bread loaf 5+MENnimal 3+When the Sun fell for Earth 8+One for all and all for one. The life of mammals 8+

Parents Oops! The world is upside down 8+

PhylosophyThinkArt – book series on philosophy 8+Leonardo from Vinci 8+Whazup? – book series 8+

PrincessesSilk crafted tales 5+The midnigh embrace 3+Stories from story-tellerss 8+

Read the PicturesRita´s black sheep 3+The bird tree 3+Totem 3+

Reflection

The secret life of ants 8+Silk crafted tales 8+ThinkArt – book series on philosophy 8+The voices in the woods 8+Leonardo from Vinci 8+Two houses 5+The flamboyant life of Carmela Caramelo 5+The boy who collected water 5+MENnimal 3+The spotted heart girl 5+The prince who loved to tell stories 8+Stone carriers 8+The little box of noses 8+Every child is entitled to learn to read the world 5+The ABC of Human Rights 5+The midnigh embrace 8+Oops! The world is upside down 8+Stories from story-tellers 8+Swimming against the tide 8+

ScienceThe secret life of ants 8+Leonardo from Vinci 8+When the Sun fell for Earth 8+

Short Stories Silk crafted tales 8+The voices in the woods 8+

Sleepy time

The flamboyant life of Carmela Caramelo 5+The boy who collected water 5+Animal kisses 3+The spotted heart girl 5+Every child is entitled to learn to read the world 5+Giros, never-ending stories 8+The little box of noses 8+When the Sun fell for Earth 8+Stories from story-tellers 8+

Sports It´s a goal! 8+Standing Tall Swimming against the tide 10+

Strong Females/ Girl PowerThe voices in the woods 8+The flamboyant life of Carmela Caramelo 5+Swimming against the tide 10+

Tall Tales


Thanks for the Dreamers


Wisdom

ThinkArt – book series on philosophy 8+The flamboyant life of Carmela Caramelo 5+The boy who collected water 5+The spotted heart girl 5+The prince who loved to tell stories 8+Stories from story-tellers 8+

World Travel Leonardo from Vinci 8+

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