Along the Tapajs

A USBBY Outstanding International BookAn Amazon Best Book of 2019 in the Ages 6-8 categoryA Junior Library Guild SelectionA Capitol Choices Book Cau and Ina are a brother and sister who live in a small community along the Tapajs River in Brazil. Here, the homes are on stilts and everyone travels around by boateven 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, Cau and Ina realize theyve left behind something important: their pet tortoise, Titi! Unlike turtles, tortoises cant swim, and Cau and Ina 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 Brazils beautiful Tapajs River.