by Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen · Figueirinhas · tapa dura · ISBN 9789726611929
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«A noite de Natal» is a children's story by Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen, published by Figueirinhas in hardback (32 pages, in Portuguese).
On Christmas Eve, Joana's house overflows with abundance and joy, but the girl remembers her friend Manuel, who will have no gifts or a special dinner. She then decides to share what she has received with him and, guided by a star, discovers the true meaning of Christmas in generosity and friendship.
The Figueirinhas edition dates from 2003; the work was originally published in 1975 and includes illustrations by Júlio Resende.
Recommended for early readers and for those who want to approach a classic of Portuguese children's literature.
Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen was a Portuguese poet and writer. Considered one of the most important Portuguese poets of the 20th century, she published fourteen poetry books between 1944 and 1997, covering themes such as the natural world, the search for justice, Ancient Greece and the importance of poetry. As a novelist, she published several children's books, which she wrote for her own children, mainly in the 1950s and 1960s. She also wrote essays and theatre plays.
