Follow your Star!

Once upon a time there were three wise men.
They were astrologers and studied the sky.
One night, they saw a very bright star.
It was twinkling much more than the other stars.
This was a different star.

Suddenly, the Star moved... and stopped.
And again, it moved... and stopped.

The three wise men had been studying for many years,

and so they knew that something special was happening.
Baby Jesus was born!
They were very excited and decided to followed this playful Star. It would lead them to the Baby.

The three wise men travelled a long way on camels,
carrying precious gifts for the Baby.

One night, the Star stood still.
Bright as ever, it was pointing the spot... the manger
where baby Jesus and his parents were staying.
The three wise men ran to meet the Baby and stood in adoration. It was a magic night!

Each January 6th, we celebrate these three wise men, who studied the sky, and call it Astrologer's Day. They have taught us that great blessings come to our life if we follow what we believe in. Have faith and follow your Star!

Learn more about Astrology

http://www.amazon.com/Zodiac-Baby-Astrological-Guide-Little/dp/0517227347

Nativity toys and funny Christmas sets

http://www.mintyhen.co.uk/softtoys.aspx

nativity finger puppets

http://www.allmodern.com/Alessi-AMGI10-AAS1200.html

http://www.toy-choice.co.uk/products/505/
http://www.blueberryforest.com/Holiday/haba-nativity-set-1175.htm

Fada Moranga loves A Hare in March!

One spring morning, Hare is taking a walk in the forest.

In a clearing he meets a pretty girl who can float...

A sweet love story written by Pieter van Oudheusden
Kristien Aertssen illustrated

Madonna's book "Lotsa de Casha" - original artwork!

Artwork by Rui Paes

Original paintings for Madonna's book Lotsa de Casha,
for sale here: www.booksillustrated.com

Rui Paes - UK Exhibition

Chipping Norton Theatre, Oxfordshire

Tuesday 8th - Saturday 19th May

more information here

Rui Paes

Lotsa de Christmas Shoes!

The best Christmas present!

Rui Paes & Madonna's Lotsa de Casha auction

Madonna's Lotsa de Casha auction, originally uploaded by Moranga.

Books auctioned in Portugal in aid of Acreditar

On Thursday 07 December between 11:30am and 2:00pm, at the Amoreiras Centre in Lisbon, a selection of different children's books by Madonna (all in the Portuguese translation) and signed by the author, were auctioned in aid of 'Acreditar' – an Association based in Lisbon which supports children suffering from cancer and their families.
As well as the books (10 in total), 7 very large posters and 3 large, full size, cut-out figures reproduced from Madonna's fifth book 'Lotsa de Casha' with illustrations by Rui Paes, were also be auctioned.
Each of the 7 posters consist of a large, full size, image of 'Lotsa' sporting a plumed hat and carrying toys, and the 3 cut-out figures are 'Lotsa' (shown below), 'The Wise Old Man' and 'Sun And Clouds'.
These posters and cut-out figures were used during Rui Paes's exhibition of the original watercolours for Madonna's book 'Lotsa de Casha', which took place last October, at Teatro Sao Carlos, in Lisbon.

Acreditar
Tel: + 351 217 221150 Fax: + 351 217 221151 Email: acreditar@acreditar.pt


In Madonnalicious

Rui Paes - Leilão Lotsa de Casha / Pipas de Massa Auction

Leilão Lotsa de Casha / Pipas de Massa Auction, originally uploaded by Moranga.

Leilão Lotsa de Casha / Pipas de Massa Auction

Leilão a favor da Acreditar

No próximo dia 7 de Dezembro entre as 11:30 e as 14 horas, terá lugar no Amoreiras Shopping Center, um leilão de um conjunto de 10 livros infantis da autoria de Madonna e autografados pela cantora, cuja receita reverte integralmente a favor da Acreditar – Associação de Pais e Amigos de Crianças com Cancro.

O evento realiza-se no dia de abertura da tradicional Banca de Natal desta Associação (7 a 10 de Dezembro) para angariação de fundos, e contará com presença de vários convidados entre os quais o ilustrador do livro “Pipas de Massa”, Rui Paes, e tem o apoio das Publicações D.Quixote e da Mundicenter.

Para além dos livros, serão também leiloados 7 posters oferecidos por Rui Paes, que reproduzem os seus desenhos para o livro “Pipas de Massa” e três figuras de visita.

Todas as pessoas, singulares ou colectivas, que estejam interessadas em participar no leilão e que não possam estar presentes, poderão enviar as suas ofertas através de telefone, fax ou e-mail, até às 12.00 horas do dia 6 de Dezembro.

Os livros e objectos relacionados estarão em exposição no local do leilão, uma hora antes do início do mesmo.

Acreditar – Associação de Pais e Amigos de Crianças com Cancro
Telefone: 217 221 150 - Fax: 217 221 151
Email: acreditar@acreditar. pt
Website: www.acreditar.org.pt

Fada Moranga & Rui Pae's Lotsa de Casha

new photo set here

Madonna & Rui Paes: Lotsa de Casha / Pipas de Massa in Lisbon

invitation

Rui Paes : Lotsa de Casha exhibition

+ more information +

Lotsa de Casha - art by Rui Paes

Ilustrações de Rui Paes

www.shueisha.co.jp/home-sha/madonna/lostadecasha/index.html

Reading lesson by Fada Moranga

more lessons here

(tribute to Lotsa de Casha's wonderful illustrations by Rui Paes)