Set in Brazil’s Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland, Wetland follows two children whose friendship unfolds according to the rhythms of the river. As the annual flood season transforms the landscape, distances grow, routines change, and entire families adapt to the natural cycles that shape life in this unique environment. Told without words, the book invites readers to experience the region through observation and immersion.
Created by Patricia Auerbach and Roberta Asse, both award-winning authors and illustrators, the book draws inspiration from a research trip to riverside communities in the Pantanal. Their visual narrative captures not only the region’s beauty, wildlife, and vast horizons, but also the silence, patience, and resilience that define local life.
The illustrations play with perspective, pacing, and page turns to mirror the river’s movement. As the water rises and recedes, readers witness the gradual transformation of the landscape and the emotional distance between the two children. Rich in detail and atmosphere, Wetland is a sophisticated wordless picture book that offers a powerful reflection on friendship, belonging, and humanity’s relationship with nature.
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