A shy boy from Brazil, Alberto dreamed about flying when people couldn’t fly. His story delights us with beautiful descriptions of the sky and flying as he struggles to overcome people’s fears and his own failures. Because of his many inventions for flight - for the balloon, airship, and airplane - he is called ”The Father of Aviation.” He inspires us with his dedication, humility, and generosity; and he shows us that if we just follow our dreams, wonderful things can happen.
Um tímido menino brasileiro, Alberto Santos Dumont voou quando isso era apenas um sonho para as pessoas. A história de sua vida nos encanta com belas descrições do céu e de seus vôos, enquanto ele luta para vencer o medo das pessoas e suas próprias falhas. Devido as suas muitas invenções para o vôo em balões, aeronaves e aviões, ele é chamado “O Pai da Aviação”. Alberto nos inspira com sua dedicação, humildade e generosidade e também nos mostra que, se corrermos atrás dos nossos sonhos, coisas maravilhosas podem acontecer.
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"Follow Your Dreams" is a book with big dreams. The first is to inspire and uplift children in following the path they choose in life - in following their dreams. The second is to deepen their appreciation of the beauty of the world and the sky as a complex, magical place by painting Alberto's poetic descriptions of what he saw during his flights. The third is to make Alberto's wonderful story better known throughout the world. His story is too amazing, too uplifting, to be forgotten. And finally, this book will help the children of Brazil because the author is giving half her royalties to charities helping children in Brazil. Those who buy the book will inspire a child in their lives, they will help revive the story of a wonderful historical figure, and they will help the children of Brazil. Thank You. May all Your Dreams Come True,
Elisabeth Waugaman
