What do you see from your window? This #OwnVoices 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
Vanina Starkoff is a graphic designer, illustrator and children's book author with eleven books to her credit. She lives in Buzios, Brazil, and runs workshops teaching art to indigenous children. Otavio Junior is a Brazilian writer, actor, storyteller and theater producer. He opened the first library in the favelas of Complexo de Penha and Alemao in Rio de Janiero.

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 9781782859789
Author Otavio Junior
Format Paperback
Page Count 40
Imprint Barefoot Books Ltd
Publisher Barefoot Books Ltd