Giuliano Ferri

Sueli Menezes

Nino, the little firefly, glows brightly each night. Only the moon shines brighter. But what happens if the moon gets tired? Can Nino make his dream come true?

Little Nino, the Firefly

A little boy of the Amazon goes on his first fishing trip with his grandad. For hours they drift silently among the water-lilies until there, shining in their net, is a huge fish!

The Very Best Dad

On the bank of a river in the Amazon, a boy learns from his grandfather about a father fish that cares for his offspring, and the importance of preserving the species for future generations A little boy of the Amazon is excited to go on his first fishing trip with his grandad. He wants to catch the biggest fish! After hours of drifting among the water-lilies, at last they capture a huge Arowana. But, as Grandad explains, sometimes catching the biggest fish isn't the best way to preserve the river's bounty. This is a story of environmental awareness that also touches on fatherhood and the importance of living in harmony with nature.

A Tale of the Amazon

"Living in harmony with nature means making the right choices." --

One Boy's Choice

A National Council for the Social Studies - CBC Notable Trade Book! On the bank of a river in the Amazon, a boy learns from his grandfather about a father fish that cares for his offspring, and the importance of preserving the species for future generations. A little boy of the Amazon is excited to go on his first fishing trip with his grandad. He wants to catch the biggest fish! After hours of drifting among the water-lilies, at last they capture a huge Arowana. But, as Grandad explains, sometimes catching the biggest fish isn't the best way to preserve the river's bounty. This is a story of environmental awareness that also touches on fatherhood and the importance of living in harmony with nature. Perfect for our times.

Sueli Menezes

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