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Written by Otávio Júnior

Illustrated by Vanina Starkoff

What do you see from your window? This critically-acclaimed picture book from Brazil offers a first-hand view of what children growing up in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro see everyday. A vibrant and diverse celebration of urban community living, brought to life by unique, colorful illustrations that juxtapose brick buildings with lush jungle plants.

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Key Selling Points:

BRAZILIAN AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR: Written and illustrated by Brazilian creators, this critically-acclaimed picture book offers a first-hand view of the cultural details of urban life in Rio de Janeiro.
CELEBRATE COMMUNITY: Busy, colorful illustrations packed with a diverse cast of characters celebrate the importance of community.

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Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 10.75 inches
Page Count: 40 pages
Age Range: Ages 4-10 years

Awards & Accolades

Cybil Award Nominee, 2021
A Junior Library Guild Selection, 2020

★ “Júnior, a writer who grew up in a favela in Rio de Janeiro, has created a loving tribute to his home....Digitized acrylic paintings by Starkoff are an artfully composed quilt of colors and activity; they combine the sweep of a grand mural with intimate, relatable moments of fun, joy, and resilience, and provide plenty for young readers to notice and appreciate” — Publishers Weekly, starred review

About the Contributors

Written by - Otávio Júnior

Since discovering an old book in a rubbish pile when he was eight years old, Otávio Júnior has never stopped reading. Today he is a writer, actor, storyteller and theatrical producer in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Otávio also founded the Ler é 10 — Leia Favela project, which opened the first permanent library in the favelas of Complexo de Penha and Alemão in Rio and continues to bring the love of reading to children in his community.

Illustrated by - Vanina Starkoff

Vanina Starkoff was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She studied graphic design at the University of Buenos Aires and she graduated with the Colombian illustrator José Sanabria. Since completing her first picture book in 2010, she has gained international recognition for her vivid landscape illustrations. She lives in Buzios, Brazil.

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