written by Caroline Figueira
illustrated by Izabella Cordeiro
ASTONISHED SPEECHLESS and
written by CarolineFigueira
illustrated by Izabella Cordeiro
www.pangolin-books.com
Copyright © 2023
Caroline Figueira (text) Izabella Cordeiro (illustration)
Editorial direction
Aloma Carvalho
Editorial assistant Jessica Spilla Revision
Maria Cristina Monaco
Desktop publishing Izabella Cordeiro
Indaia Emília S. Pelosini
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This book is written in OpenDyslexic, a dyslexia-friendly typeface that makes reading more enjoyable for all.
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INTERNATIONAL DATA FOR CATALOGING IN PUBLICATION (CIP)
FIGUEIRA, C.
Astonished and Speechless. / Caroline Figueira (text); Izabella Cordeiro (illustrations). 1st edition. São Paulo: Pangolin Books, 2023. 44 p.: color illu., 21 x 28 cm
ISBN - PRINTED BOOK - 978-65-85061-39-1
ISBN - E-PUB - 978-65-85061-33-9
ISBN - MOBI - 978-65-85061-34-6
ISBN - PDF - 978-65-85061-35-3
DDC 028.5
1. Children’s literature: fiction 2. Illustrated narrative: literature. 3. Modern short story. 4. Historical-cultural heritage. 5. Architecture. 6. Vocabulary: wordplay. I. Author. II. Title.
INDEXES FOR SYSTEMATIC CATALOG:
1. Children’s literature: illustrated book - 028.5
2. Children’s literature: illustrated narrative - 028.5
3. Children’s Literature: historical and cultural heritage - 028.5
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HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ASTONISHED?
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN LEFT SPEECHLESS BY ANYTHING?!
Astonished And speechless Are twin brothers . when they were born, they didn ’t cry. they just shouted, perpleXed:
WOWWWWWW!!!
they were living in “the mArvelous city” in A stunning yellow house, Atop A hill full of breAthtAKing trees!
ABOUT THE BOOK
It was astounding and remarkable: in 2007, over 100 million people around the globe cast their votes via cell phone and email to decide which, in their opinion, were the most incredible constructions in the world.
The New Seven Wonders of the World is a project by the Swiss organization New Open World Corporation (NOWC), which had the idea to conduct this election and to gain insight into the views of people of all ages on the most remarkable aspects of our historical and cultural heritage. More than 200 places were registered by the voters and the seven finalists were chosen based on criteria such as beauty, complexity, historical value, cultural and architectural relevance.
This book was written as a tribute to these amazing structures, but also to invite readers of all ages to contemplate the question: if a new election were conducted today, which other places would be selected? And, why stop at just seven?! People from all around the globe and throughout history have created amazing and incredible constructions! Here’s the challenge: how about researching other wonders of the world and choosing your favorite?
The inspiration for writing this story doesn’t stop there. Humanity is truly incredible and capable of astounding feats, and this book pays homage to us and to one of our most remarkable inventions: language. Did you catch the wordplay in the text? It is astonishing and admirable how we have words to name our emotions when faced with something that leaves us in awe. You must have been amazed, fascinated and perhaps even astonished and speechless – wouldn’t you agree?
NOW THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS BOOK, YOU WILL BE PLEASED TO KNOW THAT IT…
who is the person who came up with the idea for the story and writes the text.
the illustrator, that is, the person who imagines the characters and the scenarios and draws all of them. the publisher, the company that makes the book and brings it to you!
was written by… CAROLINE FIGUEIRA
was illustrated by… IZABELLA CORDEIRO
was published by… PANGOLIN BOOKS
has the ISBN number… PRINTED BOOK - 978-65-85061-39-1 E-PUB - 978-65-85061-33-9 MOBI - 978-65-85061-34-6 PDF - 978-65-85061-35-3
which is the number that identifies the book anywhere in the world!
the publisher’s social networks information about the book and its authors.
is well explained here… www.pangolin-books.com
Making books, spreading reading!
WHEN TWO VERY CURIOUS BOYS EMBARK ON A JOURNEY TO FIND THE MOST WONDROUS THINGS IN THE WORLD, THEY ARE LEFT ASTONISHED AND SPEECHLESS BY THE STUNNING DISCOVERIES THEY MAKE. JOIN US ON THIS JOURNEY THAT PAYS TRIBUTE TO OUR HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE AND MAKES OUR PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE EVEN MORE SPECTACULAR!