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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018
From My Window
By Otávio Júnior, Vanina Starkoff (Illustrator)
Discover the vibrant life seen from a favela window in Rio de Janeiro.
40 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Peek through the window of a young boy living in a Rio de Janeiro favela. Experience the colorful tapestry of urban life, where brick buildings meet lush jungle plants. Witness the daily activities, games, and weather that shape his world. This picture book offers a vivid glimpse into a community filled with resilience and joy, inviting readers to explore the unique beauty and challenges of favela life. What stories unfold beyond the windowpane?
From the publisher
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, colorful illustrations that juxtapose brick buildings with lush jungle plants.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
Inside the book
A peek between the covers
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.0
out of 7
5.0
“Books are such a wonderful way for kids (and adults) to gain some exposure to and empathy for others' lifestyles and realities. I was so excited to see that this was a book about favelas—something I'd otherwise have a difficult time to give me kids exposure to—in a really positive way.”
Marmee
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- Scholastic level
- K
Publication
- Published
- March 15, 2020
- First published
- January 1, 2018
- Publisher
- Barefoot Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
- Text details
- This book was typeset in Graphen Bold and Might Could Pencil
- Illustration details
- The illustrations were prepared in acrylics and finished digitally
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781782859772
- LCCN
- 2019044638
- OCLC
- 1147962392
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