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Vanina Starkoff was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Since completing her first picture book in 2010, she has gained international recognition for her vivid landscape illustrations. She now lives in Brazil.
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At Barefoot Books, we value . . .
Everyone has a story to tell — and the #OwnVoices movement is trying to ensure that every voice gets heard. The hashtag describes books in which the author and/or illustrator share a common identity with one or more of the characters, or identify with the culture that originated the tale. We are proud to continue the important task of featuring #OwnVoices with From My Window.
Otávio Júnior 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 children’s library in his favela in Rio.
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NEW! MARCH 2020 From My Window Written by Otávio Júnior and illustrated by Vanina Starkoff
What do you see from your window? This #OwnVoices picture book from Brazil offers a firsthand view of what children growing up in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro see every day. A vibrant and diverse celebration of urban community living, brought to life by unique, colourful illustrations that juxtapose brick buildings with lush jungle plants. AGES 4 – 10 40PP 247 X 255 MM PAPERBACK 9781782859789 £7.99
Interiors from From My Window
Stories from Around the World The Terrible Chenoo A Tale from Algonquian Nations Written by Fran Parnell and illustrated by Sophie Fatus AGES 6+ 48PP 207 X 142 MM 9781782858447 £4.99
Starlight Grey A Tale from Russia
Written by Liz Flanagan and illustrated by Valeria Docampo AGES 6+ 48PP 207 X 142 MM 9781782858454 £4.99
The Mother of Monsters A Tale from South Africa Written by Fran Parnell and illustrated by Sophie Fatus AGES 6+ 48PP 207 X 142 MM 9781782858478 £4.99
Fully illustrated throughout! Available as a set or individually. For more global chapter book sets, see page 52.
Grim, Grunt and Grizzle-Tail A Tale from Chile Written by Fran Parnell and illustrated by Sophie Fatus AGES 6+ 48PP 207 X 142 MM 9781782858461 £4.99
Spring / Summer 2020
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