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Along the Tapajós
Contributor(s): Vilela, Fernando (Author), Vilela, Fernando (Illustrator), Hahn, Daniel (Translator)
ISBN: 1542008689     ISBN-13: 9781542008686
Publisher: Amazon Crossing Kids
OUR PRICE:   $16.19  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: October 2019
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Temporarily out of stock - Will ship within 2 to 5 weeks
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - Caribbean & Latin America
- Juvenile Fiction | Family - Siblings
- Juvenile Fiction | Transportation - Boats, Ships, & Underwater Craft
Dewey: E
Lexile Measure: 730
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 11.3" W x 8.6" (1.10 lbs) 40 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Latin America
- Ethnic Orientation - Latino
- Topical - Family
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:

A USBBY Outstanding International Book
An Amazon Best Book of 2019 in the Ages 6-8 category
A Junior Library Guild Selection
A Capitol Choices Book

Cau and Ina are a brother and sister who live in a small community along the Tapaj s River in Brazil. Here, the homes are on stilts and everyone travels around by boat--even to school When the rainy season comes, they must leave their village and relocate to higher ground for a while. But after moving this year, Cau and Ina realize they've left behind something important: their pet tortoise, Titi Unlike turtles, tortoises can't swim, and Cau and Ina are really worried. So the pair sneaks back at night on a journey along the river to rescue him. Will they be able to save Titi?

This picture book, first published in Brazil, offers kids a unique look into the lives of children who live along Brazil's beautiful Tapaj s River.

Contributor Bio(s): Vilela, Fernando: -

Fernando Vilela is an award-winning author and illustrator from Brazil. Published in Brazil under the title Tapajós, this book was inspired by one of his trips to the Amazon rainforest. He has received many awards for his books, and he has exhibited his artwork at home and abroad, including at the MoMA in New York and the Pinacoteca of the State of Săo Paulo. For his picture books, he has received five Jabuti awards (Brazil) and the New Horizons Honorable Mention of the Bologna Ragazzi International Award. He is also a plastics artist, and he teaches courses, lectures, and workshops on art and illustration. Learn more about him online at www.fernandovilela.com.br.