"And with cries of gira-mundo, he maneuvers his kite in search of another, drags five antennas, dives down the hill, and shoots up like a rocket until the final pull."
While the kite draws in the sky, guided by the boy’s hands, he stands there, rooted on the hill, "carefree," creating poetry with his movements, delighting the eyes of everyone around. The children cheer for the boy, brought to life by Renato Zapata and Talita Nozomi, for the freedom with which his feet and hands, like the kite, go back and forth… and soar!
Seed boy
Animals and Plants, Uncategorized
Author(s): Renato Zapata
Illustrator(s): Talita Nozomi
Seed Boy
Author(s): Renato Zapata
Illustrator(s): Talita Nozomi
Language: Portuguese
Origin: Brazil
Edition Number: 1
Year of Edition: 2014
Year of Publication: 2014
Pages: 32
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9788568590089
Dimensions: 22x30 cm
Children’s & Young Adult
BNCC: CG9, CELP9
Age Group: 7+ Years
Rating: Free for all audiences
Format: Printed Book
School Year: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Renato Zapata was born in São Paulo in 1988. Since childhood, besides toy cars and superheroes, his greatest passion has always been reading. He would open any book, newspaper, or magazine he found lying around the house or in bookstores. He started writing at the age of thirteen and never stopped, now working as a journalist and writer.
Talita Nozomi was born in Brazil into a Japanese family. She studied illustration in Brazil, Spain, Italy, and Thailand, learning from many of her favorite illustrators. In her work, experimentation is key—she blends the timeless strength of tradition with the lightness of poetry, mixing vibrant colors, fabric folding, acrylic plaster with plants, embroidery with paper, and paint with scrap materials.