Children's and youth
"The child doesn't know less, they know something else."
Clarice Cohn
The friends I made
In this delicate narrative, the narrator's voice guides us on an emotional journey through the universe of eleven very different female characters. Each one invites the reader to reflect on their own way of being and thinking, reaffirming the idea that existence is plural. The work celebrates the strength of friendships, a welcoming gaze towards others, and above all, respect for differences—awakening generosity and empathy in young readers.
++ PNLD Selection and My Little Feminist Reading Club .
Number of pages: 48
Reading age: 12 years and up
Dimensions: 13.5 x 0.5 x 20.5 cm
Publisher: Imaginary Route
Publication date: 2021
Edition: 1st
Fly, fly
A long poem based on a proposal by illustrator and designer Iêda Alcantara, created during the COVID-19 pandemic. An allusion to the wings that we all have (or perhaps have?).
Number of pages: 48
Reading age: 3-5 years
Dimensions: 20.5 x 0.5 x 27.5 cm
Publisher: Imaginary Route
Publication date: 2021
Edition: 1st
Transparent
By observing the crying, little Ella takes us on a sensitive journey through countless emotions, teaching us to see with affection and empathy far beyond a transparent tear. With great delicacy and subtlety, the work invites us to listen to and embrace feelings. "Transparent" was selected by the São Paulo Municipal Department of Education (SME) to be included in the collections of public schools in 2022.
++ Selection process for the PNLD ( National Textbook Program) and the Municipal Department of Education of São Paulo.
Number of pages: 48
Reading age: 8 to 11 years
Dimensions: 24 x 0.5 x 32 cm
Publisher: Imaginary Route
Publication date: 2021
Edition: 1st
Sound of blue
The story of the unlikely friendship between the girl Tina and Mr. Rui presents two souls whose paths cross by chance and, throughout the narrative, discover the many keys that open the paths of the world, revealing new perspectives and charms. A finalist for the prestigious Barco a Vapor Prize, this work invites us to delve into the light and delicate things in life, offering moments of pure poetry and reflection. However, reader, do not be mistaken: behind the gentleness of its pages lies a deep dive into the complexities and subtleties of human experience.
++ PNLD Selection and Barco a Vapor Award Finalist.
Number of pages: 48
Reading age: 12 years and up
Dimensions: 20.5 x 0.25 x 27.5 cm
Publisher: Imaginary Route
Publication date: 2021
Edition: 1st
(Unpredictable
What do the six characters on that street have in common, each with charm in their name and gentleness in their soul? This is an entertaining read that leads us to discover the great surprises within small events.
Shortly.
Publisher: Motiro
Publication date:
Edition: 1st
Landscapes and other stories to read together
It's not every day that a writer like Andréa Pelagagi emerges. In fact, a writer doesn't sprout overnight, like mushrooms after a storm. A writer emerges after years of reading. And rereading. After many kilometers of lines written and rewritten. After hours and hours chasing the exact word, the perfect rhythm, the pause that can say more than a sentence. With this book, I see that a new writer has arrived with a very personal way of telling stories. And she's here to stay. I invite readers to carefully observe these landscapes created by Andréa. And to be enchanted…
Number of pages: 60
Reading age: to be confirmed
Dimensions: 20.5 x 0.5 x 29.6 cm
Publisher: Girabrasil
Publication date: 2018
Edition: 1st
Here it comes
Here Comes is an illustrated book that rescues and celebrates ancestral knowledge through images and words from the children's repertoire, inviting the reader on a journey through nature. Will it be sunny or rainy tomorrow? Could you answer by observing the sky or the flight of the swallows? It is a book whose readings reveal that there is always something new to contemplate and discover.
Number of pages: 32
Reading age: 3-5 years
Dimensions: 19 x 0.2 x 19 cm
Publisher: Studio Plural
Publication date: 2024
Edition: 1st
Pocotó or Tucutu
Pocotó or Tucutu is a sonic journey through daily life, with a special touch that connects the cultures of Brazil and Portugal. Through fun onomatopoeia and vibrant illustrations, with colors inspired by the flags of each country, young readers will discover how everyday sounds are represented differently in the two nations that share the same language.
Number of pages: 32
Reading age: 0-3 years
Dimensions: 20.5 x 0.2 x 27.5 cm
Publisher: Imaginary Route
Publication date: 2024
Edition: 1st
Wrinkles
Pocotó or Tucutu is a sonic journey through daily life, with a special touch that connects the cultures of Brazil and Portugal. Through fun onomatopoeia and vibrant illustrations, with colors inspired by the flags of each country, young readers will discover how everyday sounds are represented differently in the two countries that share the same language.
