books
Celeste’s castles
Bamboozinho
illustrations Florence Breton
ISBN 8593655068
Selected for public libraries purchase
Celeste is a girl who throws herself fully into her family life and the world around her. She’s captivated by her father’s life as a fisherman — the dark pre-dawn hours when he has to set out, the long journeys chasing schools of fish, the quiet wait while the nets do their work. Every moment pulls at her curiosity and fuels her longing to explore the depths of the sea. Down there, she finds silence, peace, and calm. Down there, she finds herself.
Celeste’s story was born from the desire to tell a tale set on the coast, with the everyday life of fishermen as its backdrop. People who might live along the shores of São Paulo, Alagoas, or Ceará — or in countless places around the world where the sea is essential for survival. Celeste is also a story about fear and discovery, about loss and healing.
The book follows a journey of growing up and learning who you are. And from a storytelling perspective, Celeste is a hybrid work: a comic that turns a short tale into images, inviting young readers into an emotional story of trust and friendship — one where parents play a warm and positive role.
Celeste’s story was born from the desire to tell a tale set on the coast, with the everyday life of fishermen as its backdrop. People who might live along the shores of São Paulo, Alagoas, or Ceará — or in countless places around the world where the sea is essential for survival. Celeste is also a story about fear and discovery, about loss and healing.
The book follows a journey of growing up and learning who you are. And from a storytelling perspective, Celeste is a hybrid work: a comic that turns a short tale into images, inviting young readers into an emotional story of trust and friendship — one where parents play a warm and positive role.