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FRANKFURT BOOK FAIR Highlights 2017

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The Polyglot Duck Text: Ronaldo SimĂľes Coelho Illustrations: Elcerdo Format: 210 x 240 mm Pages: 32 Cover: softcover ISBN: 978-85-96-00755-9 Keywords: animals, everyday themes, friends

This is a short story about a girl who loves animals, a dog and a cat who hate each other, and a polyglot duck. Using everyday situations and unexpected fun events, the book reflects on differences, respect and meaningful communication. The illustrations by Elcerdo, of contemporary style, are noteworthy; they contribute to the involvement of the little readers.

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Numberdrome Text: Telma GuimarĂŁes Illustrations: Marcelo Cipis Format: 250 x 250 mm Pages: 32 Cover: softcover ISBN: 978-85-96-00803-7 Keywords: discoveries, imagination, read the picture

By means of a circus show with clowns, magicians, jugglers, among other artists, this book demonstrates to readers the presence of Mathematics in everyday life. The cardinal numerals from 1 to 20 and the ordinal ones from first to tenth appear throughout the narrative. There are surprises in each scene and the illustrations of Marcelo Cipis, with geometric figures, sets and series of objects and forms, contribute to the development of perception.

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A Superfriend Text: Nair de Medeiros Barbosa Illustrations: Isabela Santos Format: 200 x 200 mm Pages: 24 Cover: softcover ISBN: 978-85-8392-107-3 Keywords: animals, everyday themes, friends

Who has never had a superfriend? And when that superfriend is a crazy puppy? This story tells the fun moments of a boy and his superfriend, from taking a stroll to frights and pranks.

In addition to the text with short and direct sentences, in capital letters for beginning readers, the illustrations are a show apart! They fill the pages with color and joy, expanding the meanings of the text.

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A Pet Just for Me Text: SĂ´nia Barros Illustrations: Arthur Vergani Format: 200 x 200 mm Pages: 32 Cover: softcover ISBN: 978-85-8392-110-3 Keywords: animals, everyday themes, friends

Award-winning author SĂ´nia Barros uses resources from Brazilian popular poetry and first-person narrative to tell the story of a boy who loves animals and wants a pet. Interaction is one of the resources explored by the author. There are moments when the protagonist invites the readers to participate in the story. To surprise and amuse even more, this work has illustrations with cut out drawings and unusual compositions.

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NOVELS SHORT STORIES ILLUSTRATED FICTION

People of Color, Color of People Text and Illustrations: Mauricio Negro Back cover: Lรกzaro Ramos Format: 225 x 300 mm Pages: 32 Cover: softcover ISBN: 978-85-96-00985-0 Keywords: character values, diversity, tolerance

Prejudice, tolerance and diversity are the themes addressed in this picture book by author Mauricio Negro, recognized with awards and national and international accolades. Two characters, one with black skin and the other with skin of another color, live moments of hunger, cold, fear, heat, anger, fun, and joy. Anxiety, desires, joys and sorrows experienced by any human being, regardless of the color of the skin. The vibrant tones and contrasts propose a reflection that goes beyond the racial boundaries.

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The Brazilian Folklore collection The Brazilian Folklore collection gathers the most fascinating characters of Brazilian popular tradition. It consists of the story of a character and the Observer’s Guide, with information about characteristics, origins and references of various folk beings.

The unique, expressive illustrations, with its vibrant colors, are noteworthy.

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Saci Pererê and Other Naughty Figures from Brazilian Folklore Text: Januária Cristina Alves Afterwords: Ana Miranda Illustrations: Berje Format: 180 x 250 mm Pages: 48 Cover: softcover ISBN: 978-85-96-00835-8 Keywords: fear, folktales, legends

If a single saci performs many pranks, imagine if all of them were to meet? Yeah, that happened. In addition to SaciPererê, several sacis attended the meeting: Saci-Ave, SaciAvisador, Saci-Cererê, Saci-Trique and many others. But this time they have a serious issue to deal with: how can they keep the humans afraid of them, so that they do not forget these naughty beings? Sly characters as Pedro Malasartes, Romãozinho, Vira-Ropa, also behave in a rather rascal way in this book.

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The Curupira and Other Fantastic Beings of Brazilian Folklore Text: Januรกria Cristina Alves Afterwords: Ana Miranda Illustrations: Berje Format: 180 x 250 mm Pages: 48 Cover: softcover ISBN: 978-85-96-00834-1 Keywords: fear, folktales, legends

What would you do if, in the middle of the woods, you were surprised by a one-eyed red-haired dwarf with green teeth, furry body and feet turned backwards? The brave hunter does what no one dares: he tries to deceive the dreaded Curupira. Like the ominous Caipora, the charming Cobra-Norato, the fierce Anhangรก, among others also presented in this edition, Curupira is capable of performing incredible feats.

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The Blonde in the Bathroom and Other Hauntings of Brazilian Folklore Text: Januรกria Cristina Alves Afterwords: Ana Miranda Illustrations: Berje Format: 180 x 250 mm Pages: 48 Cover: softcover ISBN: 978-85-96-00836-5 Keywords: fear, folktales, legends

Anyone who has the nerve to flush the toilet three times saying the right words may have a frightening surprise: the Bathroom Blonde in the mirror inviting you to a trip with no return. In addition to the Blonde in the Bathroom, this book will frighten the reader with the cursed Werewolf, the unbridled Headless Mule, among others.

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The Uirapuru and Other Incredible Animals of Brazilian Folklore Text: JanuĂĄria Cristina Alves Afterwords: Ana Miranda Illustrations: Berje Format: 180 x 250 mm Pages: 48 Cover: softcover ISBN: 978-85-96-00833-4 Keywords: fear, folktales, legends

At the beginning of life on Earth, a war takes over the forests: on one side, the hawks and their army; on the other, the vultures and their troops. The god MonĂŁg, sad and worried, entrusts the Uirapuru with the mission of ending the battle. But how can he do that, if the small bird's only weapon is the most beautiful and majestic voice ever heard? Besides the Uirapuro, who is the hero of this fable about acceptance of differences, other incredible animals inhabit this book: the famous Bumba Meu Boi, the wild Jaguar of the Crooked Hand, the disturbing Tutu, among others.

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Chaplin, Stories of the Poet Boy Text: FlĂĄvia Muniz Illustrations: Adriana Alves Format: 170 x 240 mm Pages: 56 + 8 timeline Cover: softcover ISBN: 978-85-96-00969-0 Keywords: children and young people, imagination, inspiration

A girl loves Sundays: that’s the day she goes to the movies with her father. In one of the sessions, she becomes fascinated by the film and the special way the story is told.

She watches the film City Lights, by Charles Chaplin, that tells the story of the love of Carlitos by a blind florist. This book is a tribute to this genius artist and includes informative texts, a filmography, a glossary of cinema technical terms and a timeline on the life and work of the unforgettable Chaplin.

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A Friend Forever Text: Marina Colasanti Afterword: Fanny Abramovich Bibliographical references: Benjamin Abdala Junior and Ruth Rocha Illustrations: Guazzelli Format: 170 x 220 mm Pages: 48 Cover: softcover ISBN: 978-85-96-01042-9 Keywords: friends, life lessons, reading

One of the masterpieces of award-winning author Marina Colasanti, this tale tells an episode of the life of Angolan writer Luandino Vieira: while in prison, in Cape Verde, he patiently gains the trust and friendship of a bird. Guazzeli's illustrations broaden the points of view on the story, instigating reflections on trust, friendship, freedom and happiness. The graphic design also helps to maximize the narrative by providing a surprise. Afterword by Fanny Abramovich and bibliographical notes by Benjamin Abdala Junior and Ruth Rocha, reference authors in Brazilian literature.

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Tales from Mozambique Text: Christian Piana and Luana Chnaiderman de Almeida Photos: Christian Piana Format: 240 x 240 mm Pages: 96 Cover: softcover ISBN: 978-85-96-01053-5 Keywords: folktales, legends, multicultural

This book brings the fantastic narratives filled with wisdom and humor collected from the trip of the Italian photographer Christian Piana to the interior of Mozambique and recounted by the writer Luana Chnaiderman de Almeida. We meet the girl who marries a pigeon, the dogs that do domestic services, the witch who wishes to devour the hunter and gnaws the baobas with her only tooth, the young woman imprisoned in a drum and the diplomatic conflict between monkeys and terrapins. A journey through tales, myths and legends kept alive by popular tradition.

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Fligth Text: Luana Chnaiderman de Almeida Afterwords: Nina Lemos Illustrations: Catarina Bessell Format: 160 x 230 mm Pages: 128 Cover: softcover ISBN: 978-85-96-01005-4 Keywords: adventure, everyday themes, strong females

Marina suddenly finds herself in a crisis: she is not comfortable among her classmates, she doesn´t understand the posture of adults, and she perceives the contradictions of the modern way of life, full of likes, selfies and self-promotion. Then she decides to embark immediately on a risky journey to an uncertain destination. She leaves behind family, friends and comfort to discover a new place to live in things, in people or within herself/ a place suitable to someone of free and independent thought.

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A Journey Between Two Worlds Text: Flávia Savary Illustrations: daniloz Format: 170 x 240 mm Pages: 288 Cover: softcover ISBN: 978-85-96-01034-4 Keywords: adventure, discoveries, fantasy

In this journey between two worlds – "ours" and the "Solid World"–, the protagonist Douglas lives incredible adventures to accomplish a mission. He meets giant spiders, talking animals, pirates, a mermaid, a mining dwarf, a flying carpet, a golden palace ... Concepts and prejudices about the human way of life, war, relationship with animals and respect for life in different forms are some of the themes of this novel, accentuated with rich images.

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ABC of the Characters in Brazilian Folklore Text: JanuĂĄria Cristina Alves Dust jacket text: Isaura Botelho Illustrations: Berje Format: 150 x 220 mm Pages: 416 Cover: softcover ISBN Sesc: 978-85-9493-050-7 ISBN FTD: 978-85-96-01118-1 Keywords: fear, folktales, legends

This ABC contains 141 characters from Brazilian folklore, carefully selected from the most specialized bibliography and faithfully described, according to the best and multiple reports of people who actually saw the Werewolf at midnight, the Curupira at a crossroad, Saci-pererĂŞ in the forest and The Boto on the bottom of the sea. An unique editorial work for researchers and students of the subject and for those who are interested in entering this wonderful world. The rare, expressive illustrations, with vibrant colors, are noteworthy.

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Looping Collection Books that arouse the reflection of readers and remain in the imagination, with a captivating and original design.

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