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This exhibition proudly showcases a collection of 12 captivating books from Portugal, each a vibrant testament to the intertwined themes of Diversity & Sustainability. From the pages, you’re invited to explore the power of imagination and the significance of reusing resources in an increasingly eco-conscious era, challenging perceptions through a cardboard world of possibilities. Some stories embrace rejection, celebrating mutual support and unity amid diversity. Some stories magnificently illustrate how imperfections harmonize to create something flawless, mirroring life’s diversity. Some other stories offer a tribute to Earth, intertwining scientific knowledge with an appreciation for nature’s interconnectedness. These books weave a narrative tapestry that celebrates inclusivity, embraces differences, and champions sustainability. Each page is a testament to our interconnectedness with nature, inspiring a collective responsibility to cherish diversity and safeguard our planet for future generations.
Author
Book Title
Publisher
Manuela Castro Neves, Maria Remédio
A white story? (Uma história branca?)
Caminho – Leya
Author
Book title
Publisher
Manuela Castro Neves, Maria Remédio
A white story? (Uma história branca?)
Caminho - Leya
António Mota, David Penela
My family (A minha família)
ASA – Leya
Author
Book title
Publisher
António Mota, David Penela
My family (A minha família)
ASA - Leya
Clara Cunha, Natalina Cóias
Get into the box, big bad wolf! (Entra na caixa, Lobo Mau!)
Livros Horizonte
Author
Book title
Publisher
Clara Cunha, Natalina Cóias
Get into the box, big bad wolf! (Entra na caixa, Lobo Mau!)
Livros Horizonte
Sandra Figueiredo
With an open door to the world (De porta aberta para o mundo)
Lidel
Author
Book title
Publisher
Sandra Figueiredo
With an open door to the world (De porta aberta para o mundo)
Lidel
Ricardo Henriques, Nicolau
First floor right (1º dto)
Pato lógico
Author
Book title
Publisher
Ricardo Henriques, Nicolau
First floor right (1º dto)
Pato lógico
Eduarda Lima
The protest (O protesto)
Orfeu mini
Author
Book title
Publisher
Eduarda Lima
The protest (O protesto)
Orfeu mini
Isabel Minhós Martins, Bernardo P. Carvalho
Catching the sun, catching some air (Apanhar ar, apanhar sol)
Planeta tangerina
Author
Book title
Publisher
Isabel Minhós Martins, Bernardo P. Carvalho
Catching the sun, catching some air (Apanhar ar, apanhar sol)
Planeta tangerina
Pedro Goulão, Tiago Galo
Prince of the seas. The common dolphin (Príncipe dos mares. O golfinho-comum)
IN-CM / Pato lógico
Author
Book title
Publisher
Pedro Goulão, Tiago Galo
Prince of the seas. The common dolphin (Príncipe dos mares. O golfinho-comum)
IN-CM / Pato lógico
Natália Rodrigues
Bear boy (Menino urso)
Biblioteca infantil de Roterdão
Author
Book title
Publisher
Natália Rodrigues
Bear boy (Menino urso)
Biblioteca infantil de Roterdão
André Carrilho
Dear Sea ( Senhor Mar)
Bertrand
Author
Book title
Publisher
André Carrilho
Dear Sea ( Senhor Mar)
Bertrand
Anäis Chambel
Look, look! Savannah (Olha, Olha! Savana)
Edicare
Author
Book title
Publisher
Anäis Chambel
Look, look! Savannah (Olha, Olha! Savana)
Edicare
Lara Xavier, Hélder Teixeira Peleja
Perfect defect (Defeito perfeito)
Texto – Leya
Author
Book title
Publisher
Lara Xavier, Hélder Teixeira Peleja
Perfect defect (Defeito perfeito)
Texto - Leya

A white story? (Uma história branca?)

Manuela Castro Neves, Maria Remédio

A chicken’s egg, a sheep’s cheese, a snowman, an arctic fox, a grandmother and a grandson are all candidates for characters in a story that wants to be completely white. However, because of one or other detail of their appearance, they end up being rejected and don’t get any part. Discouraged, they prepare to return home when an unexpected event brings them together in another story, this time full of color and tenderness, highlighting the importance of mutual help and solidarity. A text comprises several short, rhythmic narrative sequences where the unusual and the humor, underlined by the illustration, are very much present.
N/A Pages | 978-9722131544
Rights Contact | Vítor Silva Mota 
vsilvamota@leya.com
Caminho – Leya
https://www.leyaonline.com

A white story? (Uma história branca?)

Manuela Castro Neves, Maria Remédio

A chicken’s egg, a sheep’s cheese, a snowman, an arctic fox, a grandmother and a grandson are all candidates for characters in a story that wants to be completely white. However, because of one or other detail of their appearance, they end up being rejected and don’t get any part. Discouraged, they prepare to return home when an unexpected event brings them together in another story, this time full of color and tenderness, highlighting the importance of mutual help and solidarity. A text comprises several short, rhythmic narrative sequences where the unusual and the humor, underlined by the illustration, are very much present.
N/A Pages | 978-9722131544
vsilvamota@leya.com
Caminho – Leya
https://www.leyaonline.com

My family (A minha família)

António Mota, David Penela

Do you know what the word family means? What do you think of when you hear it? What does it remind you of? It reminds me of a huge flock of birds. Birds flying, birds sleeping, birds working, birds being born, birds growing old…Come on and get into my word-nest. AWARDS: Authors’ Prize 2023 for Best Book for Children and Young People, awarded by the Portuguese Society of Authors
N/A Pages | 978-9892354200
Rights Contact | Vítor Silva Mota 
vsilvamota@leya.com
ASA – Leya
https://www.leyaonline.com

My family (A minha família)

António Mota, David Penela

Do you know what the word family means? What do you think of when you hear it? What does it remind you of? It reminds me of a huge flock of birds. Birds flying, birds sleeping, birds working, birds being born, birds growing old…Come on and get into my word-nest. AWARDS: Authors’ Prize 2023 for Best Book for Children and Young People, awarded by the Portuguese Society of Authors
N/A Pages | 978-9892354200
vsilvamota@leya.com
ASA – Leya
https://www.leyaonline.com

Get into the box, big bad wolf! (Entra na caixa, Lobo Mau!)

Clara Cunha, Natalina Cóias

It is a book that talks about the power of imagination and the importance of reuse in an era when we are increasingly concerned about the impact of our actions on the environment. A simple cardboard box opens up a world of fun possibilities that not even the Big Bad Wolf wants to miss. Will he do something evil, or will he change his mind? AWARDS: Honoured in the list of “books that should not be missing in any library” of the Caminhos de Leitura 2023 Award
N/A Pages | 978-9722420495
Rights Contact | Sílvia Sacadura 
silvia.sacadura@livroshorizonte.pt
Livros Horizonte
https://www.livroshorizonte.pt/

Get into the box, big bad wolf! (Entra na caixa, Lobo Mau!)

Clara Cunha, Natalina Cóias

It is a book that talks about the power of imagination and the importance of reuse in an era when we are increasingly concerned about the impact of our actions on the environment. A simple cardboard box opens up a world of fun possibilities that not even the Big Bad Wolf wants to miss. Will he do something evil, or will he change his mind? AWARDS: Honoured in the list of “books that should not be missing in any library” of the Caminhos de Leitura 2023 Award
N/A Pages | 978-9722420495
silvia.sacadura@livroshorizonte.pt
Livros Horizonte
https://www.livroshorizonte.pt/

With an open door to the world (De porta aberta para o mundo)

Sandra Figueiredo

An atlas of stories that open doors to the whole world. It appeals to young people to discover themselves, recognize the characters, and embrace differences as unique. It is a book of characters faced with difficulties or special ways of being that they didn’t choose but whose willpower and environment determine a metamorphosis of feelings and skills. Each of the 13 stories represents the story of a child or adolescent with a distinct sensitivity, a learning difficulty, a specific educational need, or an obstacle created by a problematic circumstance, one of those that timelessly plague the world. Recommended as a support measure for learning and inclusion.
N/A Pages | 978-9896931629
Rights Contact | Rita Annes 
ritaa@lidel.pt
Lidel
https://www.lidel.pt/en/

With an open door to the world (De porta aberta para o mundo)

Sandra Figueiredo

An atlas of stories that open doors to the whole world. It appeals to young people to discover themselves, recognize the characters, and embrace differences as unique. It is a book of characters faced with difficulties or special ways of being that they didn’t choose but whose willpower and environment determine a metamorphosis of feelings and skills. Each of the 13 stories represents the story of a child or adolescent with a distinct sensitivity, a learning difficulty, a specific educational need, or an obstacle created by a problematic circumstance, one of those that timelessly plague the world. Recommended as a support measure for learning and inclusion.
N/A Pages | 978-9896931629
ritaa@lidel.pt
Lidel
https://www.lidel.pt/en/

First floor right (1º dto)

Ricardo Henriques, Nicolau

A mysterious man lives on the first floor right. Is he planning a robbery? Graça is a little girl who lives opposite him and loves watching people. Slightly inspired by Hitchcock’s Rear Window, First Floor Right is a story of suspense, told with warm colors and a very surprising outcome. It is a book about people, diverse ways of life, and community. AWARDS: Winner Chen Bochui Award 2020 / Special Mention Portuguese National Award 2020 / Best Children’s Book 2020 | Portuguese Author’s Society Award / Hiiibrand Merit Award 2021 | Published Children’s Books
N/A Pages | 978-9895434411
Rights Contact | Patrícia Nunes – Birds of a feather agency 
patricia@birdsofafeatheragency.com
Pato lógico
https://pato-logico.com/

First floor right (1º dto)

Ricardo Henriques, Nicolau

A mysterious man lives on the first floor right. Is he planning a robbery? Graça is a little girl who lives opposite him and loves watching people. Slightly inspired by Hitchcock’s Rear Window, First Floor Right is a story of suspense, told with warm colors and a very surprising outcome. It is a book about people, diverse ways of life, and community. AWARDS: Winner Chen Bochui Award 2020 / Special Mention Portuguese National Award 2020 / Best Children’s Book 2020 | Portuguese Author’s Society Award / Hiiibrand Merit Award 2021 | Published Children’s Books
N/A Pages | 978-9895434411
patricia@birdsofafeatheragency.com
Pato lógico
https://pato-logico.com/

The protest (O protesto)

Eduarda Lima

The birds stopped singing. The cats did not meow. And cows refused to give milk. Animals seemed to have made a pact… Eduarda Lima’s debut album is a story about the impact of humans on the planet. From little insects to big elephants and gorillas, animals silently scream together for a world of biodiversity and well-being. Beautifully illustrated, The protest delicately captures our imagination while encouraging critical thinking. AWARDS: Laureate IMAGE OF THE BOOK 2020 Annual Contest for Book Illustration and Design | Original Picture Book / Nominee Best Picture Book 2020 | International Comics Festival Amadora / Special Mention Portuguese Illustration Award 2021 / Acquisition BIG Award 2021 / Nominee Prix du Livre Jeunesse Écolo 2022 / Prix Ficelle | Palmarès du Public Catégorie 8-12 ans
N/A Pages | 978-9898868824
Rights Contact | Patrícia Nunes – Birds of a feather agency 
patricia@birdsofafeatheragency.com
Orfeu mini
https://www.orfeunegro.org/collections/orfeu-mini

The protest (O protesto)

Eduarda Lima

The birds stopped singing. The cats did not meow. And cows refused to give milk. Animals seemed to have made a pact… Eduarda Lima’s debut album is a story about the impact of humans on the planet. From little insects to big elephants and gorillas, animals silently scream together for a world of biodiversity and well-being. Beautifully illustrated, The protest delicately captures our imagination while encouraging critical thinking. AWARDS: Laureate IMAGE OF THE BOOK 2020 Annual Contest for Book Illustration and Design | Original Picture Book / Nominee Best Picture Book 2020 | International Comics Festival Amadora / Special Mention Portuguese Illustration Award 2021 / Acquisition BIG Award 2021 / Nominee Prix du Livre Jeunesse Écolo 2022 / Prix Ficelle | Palmarès du Public Catégorie 8-12 ans
N/A Pages | 978-9898868824
patricia@birdsofafeatheragency.com
Orfeu mini
https://www.orfeunegro.org/collections/orfeu-mini

Catching the sun, catching some air (Apanhar ar, apanhar sol)

Isabel Minhós Martins, Bernardo P. Carvalho

This book is a tribute to our place in space, the Sun, the atmosphere, and the Earth. It has information, activities, pages to breathe in deep with, and pages to have fun with. On some pages, we answer questions that science has already found answers for (What is the wind? How big is the sun?); in others, we tell stories involving bees, trees, or flying seeds; in others, still, we talk about people, of course. The sun enters through our window, and the air enters our lungs. The hats that fly away with the wind. The people that are the sunshine of our lives. Are you coming? The sun is waiting for us; let’s go. We really could use some fresh air in collaboration with Sonia Antón (astrophysicist), Ricardo Trigo (meteorologist), Ricardo Tomé, and Fernando Catarino (biologist).
N/A Pages | 978-9899061064
Rights Contact | Catharina Lantz – Koja agency 
catharina.lantz@kojaagency.com
Planeta tangerina
https://www.planetatangerina.com/en/

Catching the sun, catching some air (Apanhar ar, apanhar sol)

Isabel Minhós Martins, Bernardo P. Carvalho

This book is a tribute to our place in space, the Sun, the atmosphere, and the Earth. It has information, activities, pages to breathe in deep with, and pages to have fun with. On some pages, we answer questions that science has already found answers for (What is the wind? How big is the sun?); in others, we tell stories involving bees, trees, or flying seeds; in others, still, we talk about people, of course. The sun enters through our window, and the air enters our lungs. The hats that fly away with the wind. The people that are the sunshine of our lives. Are you coming? The sun is waiting for us; let’s go. We really could use some fresh air in collaboration with Sonia Antón (astrophysicist), Ricardo Trigo (meteorologist), Ricardo Tomé, and Fernando Catarino (biologist).
N/A Pages | 978-9899061064
catharina.lantz@kojaagency.com
Planeta tangerina
https://www.planetatangerina.com/en/

Prince of the seas. The common dolphin (Príncipe dos mares. O golfinho-comum)

Pedro Goulão, Tiago Galo

Finally, a book dedicated to the nicest cetacean. Prince of the seas is a story told in the first person by Benjamim, a restless and young common dolphin, who guides us through countless adventures to the aquatic world of his species, thus revealing, funnily and pedagogically, to young readers and beyond, countless details of the daily lives of these fascinating animals. Where do they live, what do they eat, what ancestors did they have, what biological family do they belong to, what dangers do they face, and what can we do to help them survive in an environment full of human threats are some of the topics covered in this book.
N/A Pages | 978-9722728294
Rights Contact | Patrícia Nunes – Birds of a feather agency 
patricia@birdsofafeatheragency.com
IN-CM / Pato lógico
https://pato-logico.com/

Prince of the seas. The common dolphin (Príncipe dos mares. O golfinho-comum)

Pedro Goulão, Tiago Galo

Finally, a book dedicated to the nicest cetacean. Prince of the seas is a story told in the first person by Benjamim, a restless and young common dolphin, who guides us through countless adventures to the aquatic world of his species, thus revealing, funnily and pedagogically, to young readers and beyond, countless details of the daily lives of these fascinating animals. Where do they live, what do they eat, what ancestors did they have, what biological family do they belong to, what dangers do they face, and what can we do to help them survive in an environment full of human threats are some of the topics covered in this book.
N/A Pages | 978-9722728294
patricia@birdsofafeatheragency.com
IN-CM / Pato lógico
https://pato-logico.com/

Bear boy (Menino urso)

Natália Rodrigues

Once upon a time, there was a boy-bear who was looking for something, but he couldn’t explain what – there were feelings that weren’t easy to put into words. This book takes us on an inner journey to embrace who we are, even when we want to belong. Bear Boy” is a book about being different and being the same!
N/A Pages | 978-9082786774
livros@bibliotecaroterdao.nl
Biblioteca infantil de Roterdão
https://bibliotecaroterdao.nl/

Bear boy (Menino urso)

Natália Rodrigues

Once upon a time, there was a boy-bear who was looking for something, but he couldn’t explain what – there were feelings that weren’t easy to put into words. This book takes us on an inner journey to embrace who we are, even when we want to belong. Bear Boy” is a book about being different and being the same!
N/A Pages | 978-9082786774
livros@bibliotecaroterdao.nl
Biblioteca infantil de Roterdão
https://bibliotecaroterdao.nl/

Dear Sea ( Senhor Mar)

André Carrilho

A little girl who tries to understand the sea in all its complexity, mystery, and strength and is advised by her parents to respect it. She eventually realizes that we are all insignificant in front of this vast old entity and bear the responsibility to protect it. “Respect” can mean many different things simultaneously, including friendship and admiration. A text with a unique rhythm, beautifully illustrated by André Carrilho, which continues the story of The Girl with Occupied Eyes, winner of the Portuguese Illustration Prize 2020. AWARDS: Gold Medal Society of Illustrators 65 New York / Longlisted for World Illustration Awards 2023 / Special Mention Portuguese National Illustration Award 2022 / Merit Award | 3×3 Professional Show No. 20 / Winner Hiii Illustration 2022 | Best of Best (Children’s Book)
N/A Pages | 978-9722543026
Rights Contact | Patrícia Nunes – Birds of a feather agency 
patricia@birdsofafeatheragency.com
Bertrand
https://www.bertrand.pt/

Dear Sea ( Senhor Mar)

André Carrilho

A little girl who tries to understand the sea in all its complexity, mystery, and strength and is advised by her parents to respect it. She eventually realizes that we are all insignificant in front of this vast old entity and bear the responsibility to protect it. “Respect” can mean many different things simultaneously, including friendship and admiration. A text with a unique rhythm, beautifully illustrated by André Carrilho, which continues the story of The Girl with Occupied Eyes, winner of the Portuguese Illustration Prize 2020. AWARDS: Gold Medal Society of Illustrators 65 New York / Longlisted for World Illustration Awards 2023 / Special Mention Portuguese National Illustration Award 2022 / Merit Award | 3×3 Professional Show No. 20 / Winner Hiii Illustration 2022 | Best of Best (Children’s Book)
N/A Pages | 978-9722543026
patricia@birdsofafeatheragency.com
Bertrand
https://www.bertrand.pt/

Look, look! Savannah (Olha, Olha! Savana)

Anäis Chambel

A cloth book with intense, contrasting colors about animals, created with the training and visual development and first discoveries of the little ones in mind. A simple but effective tool for stimulating and developing early observations. https://www.edicare.pt/olha-olha-savana-livro-de-pano
N/A Pages | 978-9896799830
Rights Contact | Joana Mendes 
joana.mendes@edicare.pt
Edicare
https://www.edicare.pt/

Look, look! Savannah (Olha, Olha! Savana)

Anäis Chambel

A cloth book with intense, contrasting colors about animals, created with the training and visual development and first discoveries of the little ones in mind. A simple but effective tool for stimulating and developing early observations. https://www.edicare.pt/olha-olha-savana-livro-de-pano
N/A Pages | 978-9896799830
joana.mendes@edicare.pt
Edicare
https://www.edicare.pt/

Perfect defect (Defeito perfeito)

Lara Xavier, Hélder Teixeira Peleja

Without knowing it, the fruits together formed the best fruit salad, with flaws but all perfect…The banana for being tall and seeing further. The orange for being chubby and rolling over faster. The grape for being small and hiding in impossible places. Cherries for being shy and scaring away strangers. The avocado for being cocky and courageously protective. The Kiwi for being unkempt and extraordinarily comical. The pitahaya because it has no flavor, and no one can get enough of it. What’s your perfect fault?
N/A Pages | 978-9896618339
Rights Contact | Vítor Silva Mota 
vsilvamota@leya.com
Texto – Leya
https://www.leyaonline.com

Perfect defect (Defeito perfeito)

Lara Xavier, Hélder Teixeira Peleja

Without knowing it, the fruits together formed the best fruit salad, with flaws but all perfect…The banana for being tall and seeing further. The orange for being chubby and rolling over faster. The grape for being small and hiding in impossible places. Cherries for being shy and scaring away strangers. The avocado for being cocky and courageously protective. The Kiwi for being unkempt and extraordinarily comical. The pitahaya because it has no flavor, and no one can get enough of it. What’s your perfect fault?
N/A Pages | 978-9896618339
vsilvamota@leya.com
Texto – Leya
https://www.leyaonline.com