This was a heartfelt and educational children’s book. It is filled with Portuguese references that can be understood by readers of all ancestral backgrounds. Readers will enjoy the amazing illustrations that carry the storytelling from front to back. They will learn about the immigrant struggle of starting a new life abroad while recognizing the importance of never forgetting where you come from.
Each page is filled with hints of Portuguese culture and history. So much so, that you will discover something new with every read of the book! This will be a great addition to any bookshelf and a must have for any Portuguese descendant that will resonate with this story. It will give you saudade of missing the homeland, even if you’ve never been to Portugal before.
