Our Little Brazilian Cousin

In a sun‑drenched Brazilian estate where palms sway and brilliant birds dart among fragrant blossoms, a young boy named Affonso watches the world from his veranda. The garden bursts with towering banana trees, ripe mangoes, figs, pineapples and a newly‑planted American watermelon, offering a kaleidoscope of colors and flavors that speak of the country’s abundant life. Surrounded by the gentle hum of tropical nature, the story paints a vivid picture of Brazil’s natural beauty and the quiet rhythms of everyday family life.

Yet Affonso’s restless spirit craves more than the familiar shade of the garden. With his sister Lola napping and the white cockatoo keeping him company, he wanders toward the vine‑tended slope where Joachim, the loyal caretaker, works. Their bond hints at deeper adventures beyond the orchard, inviting listeners to follow a curious boy as he discovers the wonders hidden in his lush homeland.