While I love the bright colors and yellow background, the people appear more creepy than they do happy, with sharp teeth and wide eyes. The book tries too hard to "teach" a philosphy and happy-go-lucky way of life, but I'm not feeling it. It doesn't make me feel much other than unsettled. I do like the names on the boats, however, that is a nice detail. ( )

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I couldn't wait to pick this up being that it's a picture book about boating around in Brazil. Readers get an idea what it's like for Brazilians to travel everywhere on boat and the different people you meet along the way. Children will gain a little understanding of Brazil's culture, especially how their diet is mainly plant based.

The book to me sends a positive message about the journey through life and that you have to find your own way and follow your dreams no matter what. I think this is a book best to be read with an adult if the reader is very young.

The illustrations are so colorful and detailed. This was definitely enjoyable.

4**** ( )