BIBLIOGRAPHY – CHILDREN’S AND YOUNG ADULT
Albatross Club
When Ricardo moved to a farm far from everything he had ever known, he didn’t know what a green, a swing or a fairway was, and for him albatross was just a bird.
But meeting Mr. Félix, Inês and Sofia, he learns everything about Golf and he discovers it is much more than a sport: it’s about health, focus, resilience and friendship.
The Albatross Club came to stay. Will you accept the challenge?
An initiative of the Portuguese Golf Federation.
Bilingual Edition (PT/ENG)
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The Constitution Explained to Children
A Book, a Game, a Country
Maria and João don’t know what the Constitution, the President of the Republic, or Democracy are. Do you?
Published in the month in which the Constitution of the Portuguese Republic celebrates its 50th anniversary, this book is an adapted introduction for young readers.
An educational read filled with games, exploring rights, duties, powers, the functions of the State, and its main figures.
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Alerta Emoções
The Pressure Cooker Boy
Pi, Mel and Luz are three very special siblings who travel aboard the Caravan of Emotions in search of all the children who need help solving a problem.
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The Girl Who Wanted to Be Invisible
This time, the emotion radar takes them along Confusion Avenue to Mayhem School, where a little girl wants to become invisible.
What could have happened to make her not want anyone to see her? Will the siblings, with their special abilities and magical recipes, be able to change her wish?
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"St. Clare’s" Collection
More Adventures at Saint Clare’s Boarding School (vol. X)
“Is it really Alma? She’s unrecognisable!”
It’s true, Alma returns to the school, and the mischievous Mónica and Matilde are back too!
There’s double the trouble at St. Clare!
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Farewell, St. Clare’s (vol. XI)
Come on, St. Clare’s girls, let’s do this! The school welcomes a new Portuguese student, who will challenge her classmates to form a roller hockey team.
It’s going to be an unforgettable final term for the O’Sullivan twins…
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A Special First Term at Saint Clare’s (vol. XII)
It’s time to return to school, and Mónica and Matilde look back on the wonderful holiday they had. Isabel and Patrícia, the twins they look up to, are already at university, but they wrote them a letter telling them about a trip they took around Europe, including a stop in Portugal.
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New Talents at Saint Clare’s Boarding School (vol. XIII)
With the arrival of the second term, the surprises begin right on the train that takes the students to the school.
A deck of cards promise to delight the twins, there is a new student arriving, another one leaving, and, in the middle of it all, an unexpected visit.
Hidden Secrets at Saint Clare’s (vol. XIV)
Upon returning to the school, Mónica and Matilde discover a map in the school attic, but they are far from imagining the treasure it conceals…
In a third term full of adventures and mishaps, the twins will also have to come up with a plan to help a classmate and a new teacher who has plenty to teach them.
A Mysterious Student at Saint Clare’s (vol. XV)
A new school year begins at Santa Clara, and everyone is excited about the arrival of Sancha Holmes, a new classmate who is a famous model featured in magazines and fashion shows.
But she isn’t the only new arrival. Another student, Cátia, also joins the school –forgetful, scatterbrained, and very mysterious, whose only interest is… pigeons!
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Truth or Dare at Saint Clare’s (vol. XVI)
A new term begins at Santa Clara, and Mónica and Matilde return to school with plenty of stories to tell. During the Christmas holidays, they visited their family in Paris and learned how to play “Truth or Dare.” They quickly teach the game to their friends, bringing them plenty of fun, but also quite a few problems.
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Leonor, a New Student at Saint Clare’s (vol. XVII)
Another term begins at Santa Clara, bringing a major new development, especially for the third-year students: a new Spanish student, who is already at the school when the other students arrive by train.
Leonor is a very beautiful and striking young girl, but she wears a rather worn-looking uniform, which intrigues her classmates.
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"School of the Arts" Collection
United We Stand (vol. I)
The Jasmim family suffers a major setback: its pillar, Grandfather Jasmim, suddenly dies, and Rute, the mother of four very different children, is forced to find a solution to support the family financially.
The decision is made: the children will attend a boarding school, but a special one, dedicated to arts education. Its headmistress, Tatá, was once Rute’s dance teacher.
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The Magic within Dreams (vol. II)
After the holidays, it’s time to return to the School of the Arts and discover everything that Legends and Myths have to teach us… including about ourselves!
Overcoming fears, staying true to oneself, and facing difficulties with the help of creativity and friends will be great challenges for the Jasmim siblings, Miguel, Carlota and Mila.
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Art of Peace (vol. III)
After summer break, it is time to return to the School of the Arts and discover everything that Legends and Myths have to teach us… about ourselves as well! Conquering fears, staying true to oneself, and overcoming challenges with the help of creativity and friendship will be great adventures for the Jasmim siblings, Miguel, Carlota, and Mila.
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The Magic Bottle
Recommended by the National Reading Plan (PNL 2027) for children aged 3–8 – Pre-reading and early reading levels.
A story about protecting the oceans and marine sustainability.
When Abel discovers a bottle containing a cry for help by the pier, he is far (very far!) from imagining the twists and turns his life is about to take.
Accompanied by his grandmother and two very special northern gannets, Abel sets off by boat in search of the coordinates indicated in the message.
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Where Have the Children Gone?
A collection bearing the RTP seal, featuring renowned Portuguese authors and illustrators and addressing themes that resonate with Portuguese families today.
On this street, children have stopped visiting Mestre Chico’s shop to look at the instruments, going to Dona Júlia’s bookshop to browse through books, and even asking Aunt Amélia for fruit. Intrigued, the local residents come together to try to find out where the children have gone and what have they been up to.
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Fractions in the Kitchen
Through storytelling and illustrations, we teach children how to learn mathematics.
Each book includes activities that explore the mathematical concepts featured in the stories, which students can complete independently or use collectively in the classroom.
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The Boy Who Built Scarecrows
A Story About Multiple Myeloma
Peludim’s Journey:
Who Am I? Where Did I Come From? How Was I Born?
Peludim’s Journey takes a playful approach to topics that parents, educators and teachers often find difficult to explore: “Who am I?”, “Where did I come from?”, “How was I born?”, as well as issues that are particularly important today, such as gender equality, respect for differences and the prevention of sexual violence.
Accompanied by a guide for adults, with tips on how to explore the story, this is the book that was missing for a proper approach to sex education from early childhood onwards.
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Maria and the House of Pax
Once upon a time, there were many villages with no children. In there was a little girl who, upon discovering one of these villages, decided she had to bring about change. A change whispered to her by her heart, for the good of everyone and for the good of the planet.
She called upon other girls and boys… and perhaps she will call upon you too.
Shall we make a change?
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The Journey of the Plastic Bag
The Uprising of the Legumes
“Massa Fresca” Collection
Trust Life (vol. I)
“Trust life… As it always rewards the brave of heart,” as her mother used to say. With those words in mind, Maria rode her motorcycle straight into the moving car to protect the two young siblings on the road.
That is how she met Simão and Leonor, and later Catarina, Salvador and little Teresinha, the five children of the Elias family. She also then meets Francisco, the children’s charming uncle. Nothing will ever be the same for her again…
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Hit the Road (vol. II)
The disappearance of Inês and Vicente leaves the Elias siblings under the care of Maria and Uncle Francisco. The two are growing increasingly close, but Célia is not going to make life easy for them…
Torn between her dream of studying singing in London and her desire to stay, what will Maria decide?
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Life Rewards the Brave of Heart (vol. III)
When Maria returns to the Elias family home, she has no idea what awaits her: Célia, Francisco’s ex-girlfriend, is willing to do anything to win him back and separate him from his nephews.
Will Maria be able to keep the family together? Unmask Célia? And still stand up to the powerful Antónia, an old nemesis of the Elias family?
For Maria, nothing is out of reach. And since life always rewards the brave, Maria will have her rewards too…
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My Diary
Do you ever feel like your life is sometimes like a TV show? Life at the Elias household is full of unexpected challenges and adventures. What about yours?
Do you face everything with optimism like Maria? Do you spend the day singing like Catarina? Or do you want to change the world like Leonor?
In this diary, you can share your experiences and emotions, while learning more about the heroes of your favourite TV show…
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"The Time Portal" Collection
The Secret Brotherhood (vol. I)
At the age of thirteen, Jaime receives an inheritance from his grandfather: an old watch that allows him to travel through time. At first, the young boy does not understand the potential of the old relique, which seems useless to him… But when he is taken into the future, everything changes.
After sharing his secret with his sister Laura and Daniel, his inseparable companions, the three young friends embark on a series of fantastic adventures that will change their lives forever.
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The Witchcraft of the Ravens (vol. II)
Jaime, Laura and Daniel embark on a new adventure, guided by the Time Portal. Moving between the future and the present, they begin to realise that Inês, cousin of Laura and Daniel, may not be as sincere as she seems…
Meanwhile, the black ravens continue to pose a threat. Could Inês be one of them? Or is she herself also the target of attacks by this malevolent force? Armed with the watch that allows them to travel through time, Inês, Daniel and Jaime become entangled in this complex mystery, leading them into yet another great adventure.
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The Grail of Eternal Sleep (vol. III)
The Brotherhood of Time is about to face the Alliance of the Black Ravens—a direct confrontation between the forces of Good and Evil. Armed with the Time Portal, Jaime, Inês and Daniel confront Gustavo, who threatens them with the terrible Grail of Eternal Sleep.
Will witchcraft prevail? And what about Inês—is she herself a witch, or a victim of the Black Ravens? Join the Brotherhood of Time on another mysterious adventure!
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Shattered Spell (vol. IV)
A magical watch, kept secret for several generations, is about to change the destiny of three young people forever. In a frantic race against time, they must gather three magical signs in order to awaken Inês from the Spell of Eternal Sleep.
From the shadows, the leader of the Black Ravens watches the Brotherhood’s every move, waiting for the right moment to strike back. Facing danger, the three friends must complete all their missions and obtain the magical signs before the next full moon. If they fail, Inês will remain asleep forever!
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"Playing Classics" Collection
The Meows
The first title in a new collection featuring free adaptations of classics from Portuguese literature for young readers (aged 8 and over). The aim is to give children their first introduction to some of the fundamental works of Portuguese literature – which they will later have to read and study at school -, helping them become familiar with the works and making them easier to approach at a later stage.
THE MEOWS
[A free adaptation of The Maias by Eça de Queirós]
The year was 1875. Men wore top hats along with canes, ladies wore corsets and crinoline skirts, and the cats…
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The Ship of Punishment
The second title in the collection launched in 2007, featuring free adaptations of classics from Portuguese literature for young readers (aged 8 and over).
What if Gil Vicente’s boats were given new colours and shapes and, instead of taking the men and women of the 16th century to Paradise or Hell, took today’s children on either a dream holiday or a punishment trip?
That is the premise of The Ship of Punishment, which allegorically brings to the dock a number of children who could be found in any school across the country…
[A free adaptation of The Play of the Ship of Hell by Gil Vicente]
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Eurico, the Insect
In a time when the Visigrilos ruled over all insects, a very special cricket named Eurico was trying to forget the little cricket who had stolen his heart. He removed his wings and joined the praying mantises, seeking a quiet and solitary life in the mountains.
But a plague of locusts would ultimately change his destiny, along with the destiny of his entire species…
Following the success of The Meows and The Ship of Punishment – adopted by schools throughout the country – comes this adaptation of the epic Eurico the Presbyter. A love story filled with adventure, transforming insects into characters capable of the boldest exploits. And even perhaps of falling in love…
[A free adaptation of Eurico, the Presbyter by Alexandre Herculano]
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A Sermon from the Fish to the Children
Once upon a time, there was a fish named António who tried to speak to children, explaining to them how precious our planet was and why it deserved to be protected.
Several centuries later, our planet is still precious and still deserves protection, but the destruction and pollution of our home, the home of all plants and animals, continues to grow. That is why another fish, named Vieira, decided to reach out to children and ask for their help once again. But why children? What is so special about them? And this time, will they be able to listen to a fish’s sermon? Better still, will they be able to help him save the planet?
Discover all the answers inside this book… and make your own contribution towards a better world.
[A free adaptation of Sermon of Saint Anthony to the Fish by Fr. António Vieira]
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Friar Booklet de Sousa
Can a writer love their books? But of course! Can a writer fall in love with the works of others to the point of wanting to rewrite, adapt, retell… or even finish them? Most definitely.
That is what Manuel Booklet de Sousa did when he finished the story of Dona Madalena: a book that Dom João had begun writing before disappearing on the battlefield and remaining unheard from for 21 long years.
When Dom João finally returns, disguised as a Pilgrim, to the pages of his Madalena and discovers that she has a children’s book written by another author, he decides to disappear forever. But the other author also decides to change his life and become Friar Booklet de Sousa.
[A free adaptation of Friar Luís de Sousa by Almeida Garrett]
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"Leo, the Circus Boy" Collection
The Lion Who Didn’t Know How to Be Mean
National Reading Plan – a book recommended for 3rd-grade students for independent reading.
Pongo is far too kind-hearted for the Firefly Circus. At least, that is what Miriam tries to make Don Pirilampo, the circus owner, believe. Leonardo, the lion tamer, is therefore faced with a difficult task: turning Pongo into a fierce and frightening lion.
Leo decides to help him, but not everything goes as planned, and everyone learns an important lesson…
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The Clown Who Couldn’t Make Anyone Laugh
National Reading Plan – a book recommended to support citizenship-related projects in Preschool and the 1st and 2nd grades.
For the first time in his life as a clown, Galhofas is unable to make a child laugh. He then decides to leave the Firefly Circus for good, but Leo tries to investigate why the child never laughs and discovers their secret.
With the help of his animal friends, he manages to convince the clown Galhofas to stay at the circus… and helps the child smile again!
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The Elephant Who Was Overweight
Indy had become very large and slow and could no longer perform his circus act. So much so that he risked being replaced by a more agile elephant!
Leo and the other animals at the Firefly Circus decide to help their friend lose weight and discover that, after all, the wicked Miriam was behind the whole affair.
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The Day of the Switcheroos
The members of the Firefly Circus get into a heated argument about who has the most difficult (and therefore the most important) act in the circus. So that everyone can understand the importance of each person’s role, Leo suggests that the circus performers swap places with one another. Only one thing is certain: it will be a day full of adventures.
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The Trapeze Artist Who Wanted to Fly
Cátia, the trapeze artist at the Firefly Circus, was about to celebrate her birthday. Just as she did every year, she wanted to perform a special act. But Miriam, jealous of all the attention Cátia received, challenged her to fly. Really fly, like a bird… With the help of his animal friends, Leo is the one who helps her overcome this challenge!
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The Zebra Who Lost Her Stripes
Sissi, the zebra at the Firefly Circus, hates taking baths because she thinks her stripes might disappear! But Leo knows how important it is to stay clean, so he gives Sissi a thorough bath.
But the next day… she wakes up without her stripes!
What could have happened? Was it really the bath’s fault? Or was it someone’s prank?
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Blue Activity Book
Each of these books is packed with activities that will keep any child entertained for hours! Always featuring Leo and his friends, each book contains 24 pages filled with everything from colouring pages and mazes to logic, observation and concentration exercises, among many others.
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Green Activity Book
Each of these books is packed with activities that will keep any child entertained for hours! Always featuring Leo and his friends, each book contains 24 pages filled with everything from colouring pages and mazes to logic, observation and concentration exercises, among many others.
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Red Activity Book
Each of these books is packed with activities that will keep any child entertained for hours! Always featuring Leo and his friends, each book contains 24 pages filled with everything from colouring pages and mazes to logic, observation and concentration exercises, among many others.
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Yellow Activity Book
Each of these books is packed with activities that will keep any child entertained for hours! Always featuring Leo and his friends, each book contains 24 pages filled with everything from colouring pages and mazes to logic, observation and concentration exercises, among many others.
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"Maria e Sebastião" Collection
Visit the Rainbow Kingdom and Learn the Colours
Maria and Sebastião, aged 5 and 3 respectively, are two siblings who love exploring the world at naptime. When their mother puts them to bed and closes the door, their bed grows wings and takes them on an adventure. Maria and Sebastião are visited by a very special little fairy and travel with her to the Rainbow Kingdom. But when they arrive, they are in for a big surprise: the rainbow has lost its colours!
To solve the problem, Maria and Sebastião must restore each of the rainbow’s seven colours by searching for them in nature. And along the way, they learn the colours themselves!
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Explore the Universe and Learn About Shapes
Maria and Sebastião, aged 5 and 3 respectively, are two siblings who love exploring the world at naptime. When their mother puts them to bed and closes the bedroom door, their bed grows wings and takes them on an adventure.
Maria and Sebastião find an alien hiding beneath their bed who became separated from his parents while his family was travelling through space.
Shapey – as the alien in our story is called – asks Maria and Sebastião to help him return home, the Galaxy of Shapes, where every planet has a different shape!
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Explore the Jungle and Learn to Count
Recommended by the National Reading Plan (PNL 2027) for children aged 3–5 – Pre-reading.
As usual, Maria and Sebastião were taking their afternoon nap. But as soon as their mother closes the bedroom door, they see a vine coming through the open window and waste no time: they tie it to the bed, which takes them on another adventure-filled journey! This time, they travel to the jungle, where the two siblings encounter various animals, each of whom joins them on their journey aboard the bed. As the bed gradually fills with passengers, our friends count them one by one.
And that is how they learn how to count!
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Visit a Distant Kingdom and Learn Good Manners
This time, Maria and Sebastião receive a very special visitor: the court jester of the Kingdom of Joy, who has come at the request of his queen. His visit has a very specific purpose: to ask the two siblings to accompany him and teach the children of his kingdom good manners! Of course, Maria and Sebastião immediately set off in their magical bed, accompanied by the jester and the Blue Cat. In the end, after teaching the children of the Kingdom of Joy some basic rules of good behaviour, the queen orders a grand celebration to be held in their honour!
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100 Stories from Another World
To write these 100 stories, the author tells us that she created “100 worlds, populated by different creatures, with shapes and colours as we have never seen, and flavours we have never tasted. Worlds turned upside down, where existence takes on entirely different forms.” Inviting readers to “dream and embark on this interplanetary adventure,” the author ultimately challenges them to imagine even odder worlds beyond the 100 presented here. “You can go wherever your imagination takes you…,” she encourages. Complemented by fantastic illustrations by Carla Nazareth, these 100 Stories are, therefore, just as many “little interplanetary journeys aboard the imagination.”
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Floribella's Tales
"Morangos com Açúcar" Collection
Ana Luísa’s Confessions
Did you know that being in love is a good reason to start writing a diary? At least, that’s what happened to Ana Luísa.
After meeting Simão, she finally decided to start writing in the diary she had neglected for so long, discovering that the only reason she hadn’t done so before was because, until then, nothing had seemed important enough to be recorded for posterity.
But Ana Luísa won’t just be writing about Simão; there is also swooping schools, her family – whom she loves dearly but sometimes gave her enormous headaches – and the sports competitions…
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Epicentre in the Azores
At around three in the morning, Bia woke up startled and confused. But what on earth was happening? Her bed was shaking, the floor too—in fact, the entire house! Suddenly, she realised it was an earthquake!
Meanwhile, Matilde, immersed in a deep and romantic dream, noticed nothing and could barely be dragged out of bed. The following day, inevitably, everyone was talking about the earthquake that had struck during the night, whose epicentre had been in the Azores.
And on that very same day, Tiago receives an invitation from a friend to…
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The Last Verse
Tojó and Crómio can hardly believe their luck. Michael, a friend of theirs, had just sent them a postcard from Taizé inviting them to spend a week with him. Tojó immediately starts fantasizing about all the foreign girls they are going to meet. Marta and Daniela, however, are not amused by these “fantasies.” Hurt by their boyfriends’ behaviour, they decide to embark on a journey across Europe on their own. What they don’t know is that, at Santa Apolónia Station, they are about to embark on an unparalleled adventure…
Full of humour, action and mystery…
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