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A seed, a boy, a mother...
This is a story about cycles, happiness and grief.
A reminder that the most precious things in life aren't necessarily those we can grab with our hands, but the memories and connections that go as deep as the roots of a tree.
Author: Neir Ilelis
Illustration: Karina Oliveira
Design: Amaury Filho
Publisher: Dois Versos
Production: Beuren Studio
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