Seven days ago, our beloved mentor, father, grandfather and great grandfather Luís Octávio passed away to live with the Father and with his dear wife. He worshiped Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception and was a businessman, writer, poet, painter and nature lover. He still is and will always be the inspiration behind Instituto Fazenda…
10 books to teach children to love nature
One of the main beliefs of our team is that literature can change people. That’s why we’ve decided to share, on this Earth Day, 10 must-read childrens book to teach children to love nature. The Secret Garden – Frances Hodgson Burnett When orphaned Mary Lennox comes to live at her uncle’s great house on the…
What do bunnies have to do with Easter?
You probably know that we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection and a new life during Easter, right? But have you ever wondered what does the rabbit have to do with it? Well… that’s because rabbits have many, many babies and babies represent a new life, just like we celebrate at Easter. Believe it or not, a mommy…
International Children’s Book Day 2020: IBBY’s message
International Children’s Book Day is celebrated on April 2, Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday, author of The Little Match Girl, The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid. Every year, International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) selects a country to sponsor the day and honor children’s literature. The country chosen for 2020 is Slovenia, the topic…
In honor of our mentor Maria Zuleika
Today, we are all praying for our most beloved Maria Zuleika Ferreira Gomes Cardim de Queiroz Guimarães, who passed away to go live with our Holy Father seven days ago, and thanking God and Our Lady Mary for the opportunity we were given of being taught with so much nobility and Faith by this woman…