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Bisa's Carnaval Hardcover – Picture Book, December 7, 2021

by Joana Pastro (Author), Carolina Coroa (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 43 ratings
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Discover the sights and sounds of Brazil through the eyes of a young girl and her great-grandmother as they share in the excitement of Carnaval!

BISA'S CARNAVAL is the 2022 Bronze Medal Winner of the Alma Flor Ada Best Latino Focused Children's Picture Book Award - English

It's time for Carnaval and Clara cannot wait to celebrate her favorite holiday with family, but especially with her great-grandmother. Even if Bisa can't attend, Clara knows the Carnaval parade will still be special.Costumed lovingly by their bisa, everyone takes to the street for the annual parade. But even among all the colors, costumes, music, and dancing, something is missing . . . or is it someone?With lush, lyrical text and bright, colorful illustrations, this book takes readers to one of the most exciting holidays of the year and reminds us that no matter who or where you are, love is always worth celebrating.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD630L
  6. Dimensions
    11 x 0.25 x 10.75 inches
  7. Publisher
    Orchard Books
  8. Publication date
    December 7, 2021
  9. ISBN-10
    1338617621
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1338617627
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Gr 1-4-Clara is excited about celebrating Carnaval. It is her holiday to enjoy with her family. She worries that this year her bisa (great-grandmother) will not be able to attend. In the first spread, the phrase, "Louder, Faster," is bolded, reversed, and enlarged, which acts to convey the tempo of the celebration, a festive time that brings everyone together and is a way for the older generation to pass on tradition. This is depicted as Bisa shows Clara, who needn't have worried, an album filled with pictures of past experiences. They are part of a larger cultural celebration that extends to readers as they see the village come together; the pages are filled with color, the rhythm of the sounds, and the street signs and other writing in Spanish. VERDICT A great additon to holiday collections, this book celebrates community and legacy.-Ruth Guerrier-Pierre, New York P.L.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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* "The Brazilian duo of author Pastro and illustrator Coroa bring to life the street Carnaval of Olinda, a city in the northeast of Brazil, with a story that celebrates one of the country’s most important and beloved holidays with humor, truth, and heart." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Orchard Books (December 7, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1338617621
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1338617627
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD630L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 0.25 x 10.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 43 ratings

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    Joana Pastro always wanted to be an artist of some sort. So, she became an architect. But once her first child was born, all the visits to the library, and the countless story times made Joana start dreaming of becoming a children’s book author. After a lot of reading, writing and revising, her dream came true. Her debut picture book, LILLYBELLE, A DAMSEL NOT IN DISTRESS, illustrated by Jhon Ortiz, was published by Boyds Mills Press in 2020. Her second book, BISA’S CARNAVAL, illustrated by Carolina Coroa will be published by Scholastic in November, 2021. Originally from Brazil, Joana now lives in Florida with her husband, her three extremely creative children, a rambunctious Morkie, and a needy Maltipoo. Visit her on Twitter @jopastro, Instagram @jppastro , or at www.joanapastro.com.

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    Carolina Coroa is a north-brazilian illustrator and concept artist based in London, Uk, and represented by James McGowan at Bookends literacy.

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G. Stocker
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, touching, exquisite
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2023
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Joana Pastro's BISA'S CARNAVAL captures the color, music, and energy of Carnaval from the eyes of a little girl who wants nothing more than to include her grandmother in the festivities. Carolina Coroa's vibrant, playful art pairs perfectly with Pastro's lyrical prose. I highly recommend this book for all ages.
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Joyce Sweeney
5.0 out of 5 stars Carnaval is for Everyone!
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2022
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Claire is so excited for Carnaval and her Bisa helps her get ready by showing her photos of Carnavals past, helping Claire and the other children make their costumes but Bisa says it's best if she just watch from her balcony, because Carnaval is fast and furious and won't wait for 'old legs.' So she blows kisses to Claire 'that soar like gulls by the shore.' For a while Claire is caught up in the swirling colors, the music, the confete, the beauty of people from all walks of life, mixing and forgetting their troubles. But something is missing. Claire finds a way to include her Bisa in all the fun. Illustrations by Carolina Coroa sing, sweep and swirl with Carnaval colors.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous art and heartwarming story
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2021
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This book is so super special. I love the way the author weaves Portuguese words into the English text. My 6 year old TOTALLY got the concept and started translating the words by the end! I was amazed! The story shows a special relationship between great-grandmother and great-granddaughter. It would be a really special gift for a grandparent to give a grandchild. Basically, the art is bright and joyous, the story is sweet and warm, and the book overall is a complete stunner. Highly recommend.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Feel the Rhythm of Carnaval
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2022
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This is a fun read aloud. Feel the excitement leading up to Carnaval, Brazil's well known January event. Energy flows. Preparations are made. Clara and Bisa get ready for the big parade. Thanks to Clara, everyone in the family enjoys Carnaval.
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Marta Magellan
4.0 out of 5 stars A Different Carnaval
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2022
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This is a book mostly about family. Bisa is the great-grandmother, and the Brazilian Carnaval the family looks forward to is not the famous one in Rio de Janeiro, but one in which the frevo, not the samba, holds center stage. A lovely picture book, and finally a little something about Brazil that isn't about soccer.
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Myrna
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Family Story
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2022
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This is a fun story about family and culture. I loved how the main character chose to include the grandmother at the end.
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Lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars Bright and beautiful book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2021
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I so enjoyed reading Bisa's Carnaval! The story is so joyous and full of love and life! The bright illustrations jump off the page and I love the spirit of everyone coming together for a celebration.
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Lauren H. Kerstein
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2021
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I love this beautiful book filled with fun, longing, and family.
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