Our World: Brazil
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9798888594735
Written by Ana Siqueira
Illustrated by Ana Matsusaki
Let's spend a day in Brazil! Ride the ônibus to the beach, drink sugar cane juice at the feira and play capoeira. Even learn words in Brazilian Portuguese with pronunciation guides throughout the story.
Part of the Barefoot Books Our World series
Written by Brazilian author and illustrator Ana Siquiera and Ana Matsusaki
Extended endmatter in the paperback edition offers a further glimpse into life in Brazil
Product Dimensions: Paperback: 7.87 x 7.87 in
Page Count: Paperback: 24 pages
Age Range: 12 to 36 Months
Awards & Accolades
“In the Our World series, this book shows vibrant scenes from Brazil, then simple sentences in both English and Portuguese, plus a smattering of phonetics . . . Armchair traveling for the youngest, or a way for them to learn about faraway relatives and new words” – School Library Journal
“The Our World series continues to pack quite a bit of culture for the youngest readers into an easy-to-handle board book” – Booklist
“Enriched with frequently used phrases, popular foods, and a sense of the landscape and surrounding architectural styles, the Our World series is not only engaging, creative, and full of detailed, eye-catching illustrations, it's also relatable” – Where the Board Books Are
"Bright, inclusive, and uplifting, [this book] is both a celebration of identity and a fun, educational read for classrooms and families alike" – Children's Books Ireland
About the Contributors
Written by - Ana Siqueira
Ana Siqueira is a Spanish-language elementary teacher, an award-winning Brazilian children’s author and a published author in the foreign language educational market. She loves dancing frevo and drinking mate at the beach. Ana was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She now lives in Tampa, USA with her Cuban husband. www.anafiction.com
Illustrated by - Ana Matsusaki
Ana Matsusaki was born in São Paulo and now lives in Curitiba, in the south of Brazil. Each week, she goes to the feira with her dog, Xumica, to choose delicious street food. She loves to travel around Brazil; there is always more to learn about her own country. Ana has illustrated several children's books in Brazil. www.anamatsusaki.com
