Saudade

I loved learning more about a word that doesn’t have a direct English translation and captures the main characters longing for Brazil.......more

As someone who loves language and learning new terms in languages other than English that have no English equivalent, I appreciated this picture book [3.5 for me!], which somehow gives readers a taste of saudade or deep longing for something that is out of reach. Even though this may not be a term w......more

A little girl walking with her Mamãe explores the concept of saudade. When something pleasant reminds Mamãe of Brazil, she whispers, “Que saudade!” The girl finds out it’s like the soft wind of the ocean, or music that reminds her mother of her childhood. When the girl remembers with longing the fu......more

Teachers and librarians, Saudade - Our Longing for Brazil is a must read picture book to help build understanding and empathy when a new student arrives to your class, especially if they come from another country. Ana Crespo captures the nostalgia and love for things we have left behind in this love......more

Gorgeous picture book about the unique word Saudade and the power of longing, nostalgia, and memory. A girl is on a hike with a mother when she utters the expression "que saudade!" and then proceeds to use examples to explain what the Portuguese word (which has no direct English translation) means.......more