Synopses & Reviews
All children love to hear the story of how they arrived in the world.
When I Was Born revisits the adventure of discovering the world for the first time. Breathing, seeing, hearing, tasting, and touch are encountered afresh in this beautifully illustrated, poetic tale, reintroducing readers to the richness and delight of life. Children and adults alike will love award-winning illustrator Madalena Matoso's colorful and touching images, accompanied by a text that is ideal for reading aloud.
“This small gem by a Portuguese duo celebrates the wonder of mere existence.” -Publishers Weekly
Review
andquot;Carvalhoand#39;s arresting artwork features stylized figures and overlapping geometric shapes in bold colors--his panoramas and seascapes underscore both the Earthand#39;s beauty and the human responsibility to preserve that beauty.andquot;
Synopsis
Humans arenandrsquo;t the only ones on Earth who travel long distances. Many birds, fish, and mammals migrate hundreds of miles in search of food, warmer climates, or places to raise their young. But itandrsquo;s not just the incredible distances these creatures travel; itandrsquo;s the way they do it that makes us slow down and think . . .
About the Author
Isabel Minhand#243;s Martins is a Portuguese author and publisher whose words are found in works of poetry, childrenand#8217;s books, magazines, comic books, and scripts for animations.Bernardo Carvalho is an illustrator and graphic designer from Lisbon whose work has been honored with multiple awards.