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Saudade: Our Longing for Brazil

Ana Crespo, illustrated by André Ceolin

A young girl tries to understand why her mother says “Que Saudade!” Her mother explains saudade as a deep longing for something unavailable, distinguishing it from a simple craving. As the girl remembers visits to Brazil, time with cousins, and grandparents she can now visit only on a computer, she comes to recognize the feeling in herself on cold, quiet days.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

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Book details

Themes
Cultural Heritage · Emotions · Family · Grandparents And Generations
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
June 25, 2024
ISBN-13
9780823452293
Language
English
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin–MadisonCCBC Choices
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