"Junior, a writer who grew up in a favela in Rio de Janeiro, has created a loving tribute to his home....Digitized acrylic paintings by Starkoff are an artfully composed quilt of colors and activity; they combine the sweep of a grand mural with intimate, relatable moments of fun, joy, and resilience, and provide plenty for young readers to notice and appreciate" - Publishers Weekly, starred review What do you see from your window? This 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.

About the Author

Since discovering an old book in a rubbish pile when he was eight years old, Otavio Junior has never stopped reading. Today he is a writer, actor, storyteller and theatrical producer in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Otavio also founded the Ler e 10 - Leia Favela project, which opened the first permanent library in the favelas of Complexo de Penha and Alemao in Rio and continues to bring the love of reading to children in his community.

Vanina Starkoff was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She studied graphic design at the University of Buenos Aires and she graduated with the Colombian illustrator Jose Sanabria. Since completing her first picture book in 2010, she has gained international recognition for her vivid landscape illustrations. She lives in Buzios, Brazil.

Reviews
"Junior, a writer who grew up in a favela in Rio de Janeiro, has created a loving tribute to his home....Digitized acrylic paintings by Starkoff are an artfully composed quilt of colors and activity; they combine the sweep of a grand mural with intimate, relatable moments of fun, joy, and resilience, and provide plenty for young readers to notice and appreciate" - Publishers Weekly, starred review


Awards
Commended for Bank Street's Best Children's Book of the Year 2021. Nominated for Cybil Award 2021.



Book Information
ISBN 9781782859772
Author Otavio Junior
Format Hardback
Page Count 40
Imprint Barefoot Books Ltd
Publisher Barefoot Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 431g