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MARY ANNING AND THE FART OF THE DINOSAURS

Written by Jacques Flux and illustrated by Daniel Almeida

In this incredible illustrated biography, we meet Mary Anning, the woman who changed the course of paleontology. Dinosaurs have amazed us and lit our curiosity since we were young. For a long time, they remained a complete mystery until Mary Anning, a young English woman changed the world.

Paperback / 155 x 255 mm / 64 pages / Companhias das Letras

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DEATH OF A CATERPILLAR

Written and illustrated by André Rodrigues, Larissa Ribeiro, Paula Desgualdo & Pedro Markun

When a caterpillar is found dead in the forest, a big question arises for all the insects. What happens when someone dies? An important and accessible book to discuss the life cycle with children.

Rights sold: English, Greek & Thai

Paperback / 205 x 205 mm / 48 pages / Companhias das Letras 

OUTSIDE

Written and illustrated by André Neves

The chameleons live in a colourless kingdom ruled by an emperor. Under his rule, they stay inside. “Ignore life outside! The whole world is the same, tone on tone.”  Until a chameleon takes a chance, and catches a glimpse of the outside world. He discovers colours he never imagined existed. Through resistance and curiosity, we can change the course of our own history.

Paperback / 210 x 250 mm / 64 pages / Companhias das Letras

THE BEST MUM IN THE WORLD

Written by Nina Rizzi and illustrated by Veridiana Scarpelli

In this heart-warming story, we follow a child who introduces us to his mother. She plays ball, assists with homework and is always ready to help anyone in need. This mother may not be around, but she makes herself present in the best possible way: with the love that fills every detail of this relationship.

Paperback / 200 x 270 mm / 32 pages / Companhias das Letras

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WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A KING?

Written and illustrated by Leo Cunha, Tino Freitas & Fê

What does it take to be a king? An inheritance? A crown? A castle? What about wisdom, empathy and compassion? These questions recur throughout the narrative and help us reflect on the importance of sharing, listening and trying to understand those who think differently from us.

Paperback / 200 x 270 mm / 40 pages / Companhias das Letras

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WHO WILL DO THE MATH?

Written and Illustrated by Burcu Ünsal & Ezgi Keleş

There is nothing worse than starting the week with a two-hour math class. Luckily, Çınar spends this time drawing comics, finding new ideas or happily remembering his old comics. Anyone can take part in Çınar’s comics, even his Math teacher – of course unknowingly… But what if Çınar accidentally gave the teacher his drawing book instead of his homework book?

Rights sold: Korean, Complex & Simplified Chinese

Paperback / 160 x 200 mm / 96 pages / Burcu Ünsal & Ezgi Keleş

PASSER P. MALTA’S ADVENTURES

Written and Illustrated by Andrés Magán

Passer P. Malta is Villa Flugante’s postman. After 25 years, Passer decides to change his life and to dedicate himself to writing and the contemplation of nature. However, the arrival of a mysterious package replaces his plans with mysteries and adventures.

Rights sold: French

Hardback / 200 x 260 mm / 56 pages / Bang Ediciones

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TREMBLE

Written and Illustrated by Ramon Ricart

At the age of 47, Ramón was diagnosed with a disease that he thought was “for old men”: Parkinson’s. TREMBLE is the daily story of confronting and accepting a neurodegenerative disease, and a personal reflection on how to lead a new life in the company of the disease. The clear line stroke accentuates the author’s plain and undramatic tone to find answers to an uncertain future.

Rights sold: French

Paperback / 170 x 240 mm / 108 pages / Bang Ediciones

JEKYLL & HYDE

Written by Robert Louis Stevenson and Illustrated by Tyto Alba

London, late 19th century. The respectable and good-natured Dr Jekyll conducts secret experiments in his laboratory. Meanwhile the mysterious and evil Mr Hyde, who pretends to be his protégé, spreads terror through the city. Tyto Alba brilliantly adapts all the darkness and complexity of this masterpiece somewhere between a thriller and a psychological essay.

Rights sold: French

Hardback / 200 x 260 mm / 56 pages/ Bang Ediciones

GURUYI: THE ADVENTURES OF A YOGUI

Written by Maite Rosende and Illustrated by Jon Lorente

In the Himalayan mountains, they say that a very wise teacher lives with certain supernatural powers. An eclectic group of children comes to Guruyi’s house to learn all the secrets of Yoga from him. The book comes with a notebook + 36 cards to start Yoga.

Rights sold: French

Paperback / 190 x 260 mm / 56 pages / Bang Ediciones