Mori's Family Adventures, Rio - by Geiszel Godoy (Hardcover)

About the Book

"In this adventure, the Godoy family travel to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil for some of the most exciting activities in the country. The visited Corcovado Mountain where the statue of Christ the Redeemer stands. Christ the Redeemer is one of the seven wonders of the world. Next the Godoys are head ed to Tijuca Forest, which is the worlds largest urban tropical rainforest. They witness the Hyacinth Macaw, which is the largest parrot species and the lovely monkeys swinging on the trees. Lastly, the family enjoys Copacabana Beach with its clear sands and refreshing water on the ocan."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Mori's Family Adventures features an African-American family traveling the world together in the most amazing way possible.

In this adventure, the Godoy family travel to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil for some of the most exciting activities in the country. They visited Corcovado Mountain where the statue Christ the Redeemer stands. Christ the Redeemer is the seven wonders of the world.

Next the Godoy's headed to Tijuca Forest which is the worlds largest urban tropical rainforest. They witness Hyacinth Macaw which is the largest parrot species and the lovely monkeys swinging on the trees. Lastly, the family enjoyed Copacabana Beach with its clear sands and refreshing water on the ocean. Mori's Family Adventures Rio readers get to witness Brazil from the perspective of a loving black family.

Review Quotes

Kirkus Reviews:
"A fine tourist's introduction to Rio de Janeiro with eye-catching illustrations and likable characters."

Educator Victoria G.:
"As a NYC public school teacher, Black Sands books are essential to the classroom because it finally gives us minorities a chance to be POWERFULLY represented in literature."

Shaq B.:
"This is a uniquely endearing and personal book that truly warms the heart.
It's so beautiful that Mori's family is based off the family behind Black Sands Entertainment and it's awesome for them to show such range in production."

Laura:
"Really adorable story! My daughter loved it!"