From My Window
What do you see from your window? This #OwnVoices picture book from Brazil offers a first-hand view of what children growing up in the favelas of Rio de Janiero see everyday. A vibrant and diverse celebration of urban community living, brought to life by unique, colourful illustrations that juxtapose brick buildings with lush jungle plants. AGES: 4 to 10 AUTHOR: Otavio Junior is a Brazilian writer, actor, storyteller and theater producer. He opened the first library in the favelas of Complexo de Penha and Alemao in Rio de Janiero. Vanina Starkoff is a graphic designer, illustrator and children's book author with eleven books to her credit. She lives in Buzios, Brazil, and runs workshops teaching art to indigenous children. SELLING POINTS: . Written and illustrated by Brazilian creators, this #OwnVoices picture book offers a first-hand view of the cultural details of urban life in Rio de Janeiro. . Busy, colourful illustrations packed with a diverse cast of characters celebrate the importance of community.
Author: Otavio Junior
Format: Hardback, 40 pages, 216mm x 273mm, 431 g
Published: 2020, Barefoot Books Ltd, United Kingdom
Genre: Picture Books
Interest Age: From 4 to 10 years
What do you see from your window? This #OwnVoices picture book from Brazil offers a first-hand view of what children growing up in the favelas of Rio de Janiero see everyday. A vibrant and diverse celebration of urban community living, brought to life by unique, colourful illustrations that juxtapose brick buildings with lush jungle plants. AGES: 4 to 10 AUTHOR: Otavio Junior is a Brazilian writer, actor, storyteller and theater producer. He opened the first library in the favelas of Complexo de Penha and Alemao in Rio de Janiero. Vanina Starkoff is a graphic designer, illustrator and children's book author with eleven books to her credit. She lives in Buzios, Brazil, and runs workshops teaching art to indigenous children. SELLING POINTS: . Written and illustrated by Brazilian creators, this #OwnVoices picture book offers a first-hand view of the cultural details of urban life in Rio de Janeiro. . Busy, colourful illustrations packed with a diverse cast of characters celebrate the importance of community.