A USBBY Outstanding International BookAn Amazon Best Book of 2019 in
the Ages 6-8 categoryA Junior Library Guild SelectionA Capitol Choices
Book
Cauã and Inaê are a brother and sister who live in a small community
along the Tapajós River in Brazil. Here, the homes are on stilts and
everyone travels around by boat--even to school! When the rainy season
comes, they must leave their village and relocate to higher ground for a
while. But after moving this year, Cauã and Inaê realize they've left
behind something important: their pet tortoise, Titi! Unlike turtles,
tortoises can't swim, and Cauã and Inaê are really worried. So the pair
sneaks back at night on a journey along the river to rescue him. Will
they be able to save Titi?
This picture book, first published in Brazil, offers kids a unique look
into the lives of children who live along Brazil's beautiful Tapajós
River.