
Carta-prefacio
O violino maravilhoso
João no auge da alegria
Pelle d'urso
Aventuras de João-Pequenino
Os tres cabellos d'oiro do Diabo
O sapateiro e os gnomos
As tres pennas
O violinista
Indice
A bright assortment of short tales invites young ears into worlds where ordinary moments turn into sparkling adventures. Each story balances playful fantasy with gentle moral guidance, encouraging children to discover wonder in everyday objects—like a marvelous violin that sings its own story—or to travel far beyond their doorstep through the imagination of the narrator. The collection celebrates the richness of storytelling traditions while inviting fresh, lyrical voices that speak directly to a child’s curiosity.
One of the opening narratives follows a diligent young man raised by a stingy master. He greets each sunrise with purpose, embraces the hardest tasks without complaint, and finds contentment in simple honesty. Through his quiet perseverance, listeners glimpse the subtle tension between generosity and greed, while the tale leaves space for the child to wonder how the young man’s choices might ripple through his world.
Together these “pearls and diamonds” aim to nurture a love of reading, offering both amusement and a gentle invitation to reflect on kindness, courage, and the magic that lives in every heart.
Language
pt
Duration
~1 hours (75K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Pedro Saborano
Release date
2009-11-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1785–1863
Best known as one of the Brothers Grimm, he helped turn traditional tales into one of the world’s most enduring story collections. He was also a serious scholar whose work on language and mythology helped shape modern linguistics and folklore studies.
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1786–1859
Best known as one half of the Brothers Grimm, he helped preserve folk tales that became some of the world’s most enduring stories. He was also a serious scholar whose work in language and literature shaped the study of German tradition.
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by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm

by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm

by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm

by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm

by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm

by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm

by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm

by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm