Marcelo, Marmelo, Martelo (book)
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| Author | Ruth Rocha |
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| Illustrator | Adalberto Cornavaca |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Genre | Children's |
| Publisher | Salamandra |
Publication date | 1976 |
| Publication place | Brazil |
| Pages | 60 |
| ISBN | 8528100715 |
Marcelo, Marmelo, Martelo is a children's book by the Brazilian writer Ruth Rocha and illustrated by Adalberto Cornavaca, it was originally released in 1976 by Salamandra.[1] There are more than 55 editions making it a classic used in schools all over Brazil.[2]
In 2011, Salamandra launched the reformulated book, illustrated by Mariana Massarani, which contains 64 pages.[3]
This book shows real everyday situations in a way that seeks to be simple and colorful. The characters in the three stories that make up this book are children who live in urban areas. They resolve their impasses with great cleverness and vivacity; Marcelo creates new words, Teresinha and Gabriela discover identity in difference and Carlos Alberto understands the importance of friendship.