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GLASSES OF COLOUR

Written and Illustrated by Silviana Rando

Alvo always has a different topic on his mind. He lives with his family in an elegant neighborhood and doesn’t know much about the world around him. Ebony loves making friends and telling stories. When Albus and Ebony meet, a special journey begins. Alvo realises that the world is much more diverse than he imagined and that it is possible to see beyond our own existences and with many more colours.

Paperback / 155 x 255 mm / 144 pages / Companhias das Letras

HAIRSTYLES MANUAL FOR BLACK CHILDREN

Written and Illustrated by Joana Gabriela Mendes, Mari Santos & Flávia Burges

Learn how to care about curly and kinky hair, and how to style it whether the strands are short or long. In addition to hairstyles, you will also find out the story behind each one of them and curiosities about hair care throughout history. What was the Black Power movement or what is Afrofuturism? Grab your favorite hair accessory and enjoy a moment of self-care and self-discovery!

Paperback / 200 x 270 mm / 80 pages / Companhias das Letras

THE CURIOUS KITCHEN OF FABLES

Written and Illustrated by Katia Canton

Fables have been around for centuries. The lazy cicada, the working ant, the clever fox are just some of the characters that teach us some lessons.  Cooking is even older than fables. Some dishes make us happy just like a good story: a good savory pie or a warm oatmeal. Katia Canton brings together some of the best-known fables with delicious and easy recipes.

Paperback / 180 x 270 mm / 96 pages / Companhias das Letras

MARY ANNING AND THE FART OF THE DINOSAURS

Written by Jacques Flux and illustrated by Daniel Almeida

In this incredible illustrated biography, we meet Mary Anning, the woman who changed the course of paleontology. Dinosaurs have amazed us and lit our curiosity since we were young. For a long time, they remained a complete mystery until Mary Anning, a young English woman changed the world.

Paperback / 155 x 255 mm / 64 pages / Companhias das Letras

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DEATH OF A CATERPILLAR

Written and illustrated by André Rodrigues, Larissa Ribeiro, Paula Desgualdo & Pedro Markun

When a caterpillar is found dead in the forest, a big question arises for all the insects. What happens when someone dies? An important and accessible book to discuss the life cycle with children.

Rights sold: English, Greek & Thai

Paperback / 205 x 205 mm / 48 pages / Companhias das Letras 

OUTSIDE

Written and illustrated by André Neves

The chameleons live in a colourless kingdom ruled by an emperor. Under his rule, they stay inside. “Ignore life outside! The whole world is the same, tone on tone.”  Until a chameleon takes a chance, and catches a glimpse of the outside world. He discovers colours he never imagined existed. Through resistance and curiosity, we can change the course of our own history.

Paperback / 210 x 250 mm / 64 pages / Companhias das Letras

THE BEST MUM IN THE WORLD

Written by Nina Rizzi and illustrated by Veridiana Scarpelli

In this heart-warming story, we follow a child who introduces us to his mother. She plays ball, assists with homework and is always ready to help anyone in need. This mother may not be around, but she makes herself present in the best possible way: with the love that fills every detail of this relationship.

Paperback / 200 x 270 mm / 32 pages / Companhias das Letras

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WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A KING?

Written and illustrated by Leo Cunha, Tino Freitas & Fê

What does it take to be a king? An inheritance? A crown? A castle? What about wisdom, empathy and compassion? These questions recur throughout the narrative and help us reflect on the importance of sharing, listening and trying to understand those who think differently from us.

Paperback / 200 x 270 mm / 40 pages / Companhias das Letras

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Did you find it?

written and illustrated by Aline Abreu

In this book, readers will discover many kinds of animals – a very knowledgeable toucan, a monkey in hiding and even a penguin who is running late. They are all waiting to be found on these amusingly illustrated pages. And the question is: did you find it?

Paperback / 205 x 250 / 32 pages / Companhias das Letras

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My Backyard

Written by Fernando Nuno and Illustrated by Bruno Nunes

My backyard has trees. They are beings who know the secrets of dew. My backyard has animals. They know all paths, in ground and air. My backyard has a wide and deep lagoon, where seas and rivers come to mingle. My backyard has a beautiful, varied sky! My backyard houses a bunch of people. Someone’s been messing with my backyard.

Rights sold: French

Hardback / 185 x 290 cm / 36 pages / Companhias das Letras