Books About Brazil · 29 titles considered

The Best Brazil Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about brazil? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

¿Quién fue Pelé?
Rumble in the Jungle
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Brazil

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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020

Pele

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Camila Rosa (Illustrator) · Book #46 in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

A boy with a rag ball dreams of World Cup glory.

32 pages· 513 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 286 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

¿Quién fue Pelé?

A poor Brazilian boy rises to become the world's greatest soccer legend.

112 pages· 7,796 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 530 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2020

Thea Stilton and the Race for the Gold

By Thea Stilton · Book #31 in the Thea Stilton series

Can the Thea Sisters solve a mystery before the Summer Olympics begin?

176 pages· 13,355 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 279 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2018

Who Is Pelé?

A biography of the life of Pelé, the famous soccer player from Brazil

112 pages· 7,796 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 530 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

The Quest for Z

A daring explorer seeks a legendary city in the Amazon jungle.

48 pages· 2,302 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 467 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 1968

My Sweet Orange Tree

A misunderstood boy finds solace in a magical tree and a new friendship, facing tenderness and sorrow.

272 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 89,019 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2016

Lea Leads the Way

A rainforest adventure leads to a dilemma: save an injured sloth or let nature take its course?

142 pages· 22,897 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 381 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

The Explorer

Kids stranded in the Amazon discover a map leading to a hidden secret.

352 pages· 59,079 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 9,595 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013

Rumble in the Jungle

A timid mouse is forced to go on an adventure in Brazil after his friend erases his social media profile and steals his wallet.

128 pages· 8,311 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,427 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Bisa's Carnaval

By Joana Pastro, Carolina Coroa (Illustrator)

A girl celebrates Carnaval, but something—or someone—is missing.

40 pages· 712 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 279 ratings
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Brazil Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about brazil for preschool and elementary-age readers.

The Fabulous Flying Machines of Alberto Santos-Dumont

Ages 6–9 · 2011

A Brazilian aviator races to be the first to fly a self-propelled plane.

From My Window

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Discover the vibrant life seen from a favela window in Rio de Janeiro.

Pelé, King of Soccer

Ages 4–8 · 2008

Discover how a Brazilian boy became soccer's greatest legend.

Young Pelé

Ages 4–8 · 2007

A boy with rag balls becomes a soccer legend against all odds.

The Spark in You

Ages 4–8 · 2024

A girl discovers her unique spark amidst the vibrant Carnival parade.

Neymar

Ages 2–6 · 2018

Discover Neymar's journey from dreamer to soccer superstar.

Brazil

Ages 5–8 · 2016

Explore vibrant lands and cultures from your home.

A Dream of Flight

Ages 4–8 · 2019

An inventor risks it all to win a daring airship race around the Eiffel Tower.

The Best Tailor in Pinbauê

Ages 5–8 · 2017

A boy's clever idea revives his uncle's tailoring business and brightens a factory-ruined town.

There's a Lion in the Forest!

Ages 3–5 · 2022

A mysterious growl in the forest sparks a wild investigation.

Myth of the Rain Forest Monster

Ages 7–11 · 2021

In the Amazon, a hidden creature awaits discovery. Can the Aldens find it?

Living in... Brazil

Ages 5–7 · 2016

Explore life in Brazil through the eyes of a local kid.

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Brazil Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about brazil for developing and independent readers.

The Masked Monkey

Ages 9–12 · 1972

Two detectives race to solve a disappearance in South America, facing deadly adversaries.

Ronaldo

Ages 9–12 · 2018

A striker's journey from illness to World Cup glory.

The Adventure in the Amazon

Ages 7–9 · 2017

Two brothers face danger in the Amazon to uncover a scientist's mysterious disappearance.

Mysterious Eye of the Dragon

Ages 7–10 · 2021

A trip to Brazil, a missing emerald, and family squabbles. Can they unite to solve the mystery?

Dogs Don't Have Webbed Feet

Ages 7–9 · 2015

A magic bone transports Sparky to the Amazon, where he must save the jungle to find his way home.

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