Pagineborn 1931 · São Paulo, Brazil
📖 Best for: K–2nd grade (ages 5–8) · Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11)
Ruth Rocha books in order · Borrow free (Open Library & your library) · Free books like these
Ruth Rocha is one of Brazil’s most-read children’s authors. Marcelo, marmelo, martelo (1976), about a boy who invents his own names for things, has sold millions of copies.
New to Ruth Rocha? Start with Marcelo, marmelo, martelo.
Ruth Rocha’s books are under copyright, so Pagine doesn’t host them — but you can borrow every title below free. Tap Local library to see which libraries near you have it, Libby / OverDrive to borrow the ebook or audiobook with your library card, or Open Library for free online lending.
Most public libraries lend ebooks and audiobooks free with a library card — ask at the desk or sign up online.
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Ruth Rocha is one of Brazil’s most-read children’s authors. Marcelo, marmelo, martelo (1976), about a boy who invents his own names for things, has sold millions of copies.
Marcelo, marmelo, martelo is a great place to start; other favourites include O reizinho mandão.
Ruth Rocha’s books are best for k–2nd grade (ages 5–8) · grades 3–5 (ages 8–11).
Ruth Rocha’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download. You can borrow them free: from your public library (search WorldCat), as ebooks and audiobooks with a library card through Libby/OverDrive, or from Open Library’s free lending. Pagine links to each below, and suggests similar books you can read free right now.
Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend Ruth Rocha ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.