A constant presence on bestseller lists, Leticia Wierzchowski, from Rio Grande do Sul, is one of the most active—and versatile—writers in the Brazilian literary scene. Author of the hit "A casa das sete mulheres," which became a television series and was published in several countries, she is also a teller of playful and entertaining stories for little ones. A mother of two boys herself, she understands their desires and their free and colorful imagination like few others. After "Semente de gente" and "O menino paciente," richly illustrated and filled with beautiful lessons, she returns to children with "O menino e seu irmão" (The Boy and His Brother). Here, Leticia shows another facet of her talent: the illustrations were created from the writer's embroidery and digitally edited by Alessandra C. Lago. The result enchants not only children. Combining her skill with needles and ingenuity with words, she created a moving story about a delicate moment in the life of every only child: the arrival of a little brother—or sister. Our boy hero is accustomed to always having more: his father's attention, his mother's, his toys, bedtime stories. The comfort of the number three ruled his existence. Three plates at mealtime, three coats on the hanger, three presents on the mantelpiece. But soon he gains a brother. And what seemed like four soon became two plus two. He with his father, his mother always with the youngest. The little brother only cried, doing nothing. The friend they promised remained merely a wish. However, the baby, for whom the boy felt only contempt, begins to spark his curiosity. And a certain corner in his chest begins to warm upon seeing the little one smile. Soon, time flies, the newborn grows, and the brothers become accomplices in many games. With great sensitivity, The Boy and His Brother is a story about family bonds, generosity, and love. Another beautiful work by Leticia Wierzchowski aimed at children.
