Written by João Anzanello Carrascoza, one of Brazil’s most respected contemporary authors and the recipient of major literary awards including the Jabuti Prize, the APCA Award, the Brazilian National Library Award, the FNLIJ Award, and the Guimarães Rosa International Prize, the collection showcases the lyrical prose and emotional sensitivity that have made his work widely translated and admired by readers of all ages. Through concise narratives filled with symbolism and everyday wonder, Carrascoza explores first love, friendship, self-discovery, imagination, spirituality, and the subtle transformations that shape human experience.

Juliana Russo’s illustrations complement the stories with an expressive visual language that moves seamlessly between reality and imagination. Rich in atmosphere and poetic details, the artwork expands the emotional resonance of the narratives and reinforces their dreamlike quality. Together, text and image create a collection that invites readers to rediscover ordinary life through curiosity, sensitivity, and wonder, revealing that the most meaningful discoveries often arise from the unexpected.