Today and always, one theme, more than any other, is present in the imagination of all peoples: time. To deal with this universal concept, the subject of the most profound scientific and philosophical reflections, Bia Hetzel chose the simplest and clearest form of language: poetry. A child, a stone and a river (representing the subject, space and time respectively) are the main elements of this simple story, which captivates readers of all ages and allows for multiple readings. Graça Lima's illustrations, in strong colors on a black background, refer to the frontier of the unknown, stimulating the reader's imagination in the face of the main human questions: Who are we? Where did we come from? Where are we going?

Highly Commended 1999, Children's category | FNLIJ

Reading Programs: Ler e Escrever 2008 | FDE-SP; Livro Aberto 2007 | FBN; PNBE 2005 | FNDE; PNLD 2001 | FDE-SP
Ilustradora: Graça Lima (il.)