Sítio do Picapau Amarelo (2012 TV series) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sítio do Picapau Amarelo
Genre	Animated series
Created by	Monteiro Lobato Adapter animated series: Rodrigo Castilho
Based on	Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, by Monteiro Lobato
Voices of	Isabella Guarnieri Larissa Manoela Vini Takahashi César Marchetti Patrícia Scalvi Gessy Fonseca
Opening theme	Sítio do Picapau Amarelo theme
Country of origin	Brazil
Original language(s)	Portuguese
No. of seasons	3
No. of episodes	78
Production
Executive producer(s)	Eliane Ferreira Reynaldo Marchesini Fernanda Senatori João Daniel Tikhomiroff
Production company(s)	Rede Globo Mixer
Distributor	Globo Internacional Cartoon Network
Release
Original network	Rede Globo Cartoon Network Brazil Boomerang Latin America Teletoon
Picture format	HDTV 1080i
Original release	January 7, 2012 (2012-01-07) – September 26, 2016 (2016-09-26)

Sítio do Picapau Amarelo (which means Yellow Woodpecker Farm or Yellow Woodpecker Ranch) is a fun animated series. It is based on the famous books by Monteiro Lobato. The show first aired on January 7, 2012. It was made by Rede Globo and Mixer. Each episode took about five weeks to create. The stories were inspired by Lobato's 1931 book, Reinações Narizinho.

Making the Show

The animated series started being made in October 2010. Mixer Productions worked with Rede Globo to create it. A designer named Bruno Okada drew the first designs for the characters. He won a competition held by Rede Globo. Humberto Avelar directed the animation.

Life at Mrs. Benta's Farm

Original design of the characters in the books, illustrated by Manoel Victor Filho.

The Yellow Woodpecker Farm is home to Dona Benta, an older lady. Her two grandchildren, Lúcia (also called Narizinho) and Pedrinho, live there too. Other residents include Nastácia, the housemaid, and two talking puppets. One is Emília, a lively rag doll. The other is Visconde de Sabugosa, a very smart puppet made from a corncob.

Many animals also live on the farm. There's Rabicó, a big pig, and Conselheiro, a smart donkey. Quindim, a rhinoceros who escaped from a circus, is also hidden there by the children.

Most episodes are about the children playing and having adventures. They often use "pirlimpimpim," a magical sand. This sand lets them travel anywhere and anytime they can imagine. They usually visit the Kingdom of Clear Waters. This place has characters like Príncipe Escamado, a noble fish. There's also Dona Aranha, a spider who is a great seamstress. Doutor Caramujo, an old snail, lives there too. Characters from Brazilian folklore also appear, such as the alligator witch Cuca, the Saci, and Iara.

The TV show updates the stories for modern times. It shows characters eating spaghetti and popcorn. They also have milkshakes, wear modern swimsuits, and use cars.

Main Characters

The redesign of the characters in the animated series, created by designer Bruno Okada. Screenshot of the animated series.

• Emília: She is Lúcia's talking rag doll. She got her voice from a special pill made by Doctor Snail. Emília talks a lot and is very excited. She often learns important lessons because she sometimes tells lies. She acts before thinking and can be stubborn. Emília loves playing with her friends. She often mispronounces words, and Lúcia corrects her. Even though she's a rag doll, she can feel cold or get stung by insects.

• Lúcia "Narizinho" (Little Nose): Narizinho is a 7-year-old girl with a cute, turned-up nose. She is Dona Benta's granddaughter and Pedrinho's cousin. She is sweet and caring and loves going on adventures. Narizinho is Emília's owner, and they have a close, sister-like relationship.

• Pedrinho (Little Pete): He is a 9-year-old boy, Dona Benta's grandson, and Lúcia's cousin. Pedrinho is brave and loves adventures. He is good at acrobatics and inventing things. He often helps others and goes on journeys with the Captain of the Curassiers.

• Visconde de Sabugosa (Viscount of Corncob): Visconde is a very polite puppet made of corncob. He is super smart and loves all kinds of knowledge, especially science. He often teaches the children and corrects their stories. He spends most of his time reading books or inventing things.

• Dona Benta (Mrs. Benta): She is 64 years old and owns the farm. Dona Benta is Pedrinho and Narizinho's grandmother and a mother figure to them. She is wise and loves telling stories at night. She usually stays at the farm and does housework. She cares deeply for the children.

• Tia Nastácia (Aunt Anastacia): She is Dona Benta's 66-year-old housemaid. Nastácia is a hard worker and likes to stick to routines. She is famous for being an amazing cook. She also has a special talent for making living dolls, like Visconde.

• Rabicó (Short-tail): Rabicó is a pig who loves to eat. He can be selfish, lazy, and a bit of a coward. He often gets into trouble but is generally friendly. He loves Nastácia's cooking more than anything.

• Cuca: Cuca is an alligator witch. She is tricky and often scares the children. She can use magic to create spikes or teleport. Even though she is scary, she sometimes wants affection and help.

• Príncipe Escamado (Scaly Prince): He is the kind ruler of the Kingdom of Clear Waters. He is thoughtful and generous to his friends and subjects. He seems to like Narizinho a lot.

• Dona Aranha (Miss Spider): She is the generous royal seamstress of the Kingdom of Clear Waters. She loves making dresses for her friends, especially Narizinho. She chose to continue being a seamstress because she enjoys it so much.

• Doutor Caramujo (Doctor Snail): He is an old, polite snail doctor. He is known in the Kingdom of Clear Waters for being able to cure anything. He has many special pills, like the one that made Emília talk.

• Tio Barnabé (Uncle Barnaby): He is a kind old man who works hard on Mrs. Benta's farm. He knows a lot about old folk stories and beliefs. He is not seen as often as the other characters.

• Saci-Pererê: Saci is a black, one-legged trickster elf. He travels by creating a small tornado. He protects the forest. If someone holds his special cowl (hat), they can command him. There are many Sacis, not just one.

Voice Actors

• Gessy Fonseca - Dona Benta
• Patrícia Scalvi - Tia Nastácia (Seasons 1-2)
• Patcia Pichamone - Tia Nastácia (Season 3)
• Larissa Manoela - Narizinho (Season 1)
• Luiza Telles Rosa - Narizinho (Seasons 2-3)
• Vini Takahashi - Pedrinho (Season 1)
• Pedro Volpato - Pedrinho (Season 2)
• Renato Cavalcante - Pedrinho (Season 3)
• Isabella Guarnieri - Emília
• César Marchetti - Visconde de Sabugosa / Tio Barnabé / Quindim
• Hugo Picchi - Rabicó / Doutor Caramujo
• Alessandra Araújo - Cuca
• Fernanda Bock - Saci
• Daniel Figueira - Príncipe Escamado
• Zayra Zordan - Dona Aranha

Episodes

Season 1 (2012)

• "Um Lugar Diferente (A Different Place)"
• "Um Grande Aventureiro (A Great Adventurer)"
• "As Promessas do Rabicó (The Promises of Short-Tail)"
• "O Bolo de Tia Nastácia (Aunt Anastacia's Cake)"
• "A Pílula do Doutor Caramujo (The Pill Doctor Snail)"
• "A Princesa do Reino das Águas Claras (The Princess of the Kingdom of Clear Waters)"
• "A Viagem de Dona Benta (The Voyage of Mrs. Benta)"
• "A Pipa da Emília (The Kite of Emilia)"
• "As Tarefas do Visconde (The Tasks of Viscount)"
• "A Fuga da Emília (The Trail of Emilia)"
• "O Amigo Invisível (The Invisible Friend)"
• "A História do Gato (The History of the Cat)"
• "A Sorte da Emília (The Luck of Emilia)"
• "O Circo do Pica-Pau Amarelo (The Yellow Woodpecker Circus)"
• "A Dieta do Rabicó (The Diet of Short-Tail)"
• "O Feitiço do Visconde (The Groundhog of Viscount)"
• "O Vestido Mais Bonito do Mundo (The World More Beautiful Dress)"
• "Os Carimbos da Emília (The Stamps of Emilia)"
• "A Marquesa de Rabicó (The Marquise of Short-Tail)"
• "O Polvo de Estimação (The Octopus Estimation)"
• "A Fábula de Tia Nastácia (The Fable of Aunt Anastacia)"
• "O Roubo do Pirlimpimpim (The Theft of Pirlimpimpim)"
• "A Fada do Sono (The Sleep Fairy)"
• "A Língua das Formigas (The Language of Ants)"
• "Uma Boneca Sem Paciência (A Doll Without Patience)"
• "O Outro Boneco (The Other Doll)"

Season 2 (2013–2014)

• "O Saci (The Saci)"
• "O Tratamento de Beleza da Cuca (Cuca's Beauty Treatment)"
• "O Segredo da Emília (Emilia's Secret)"
• "Um Sabugo Muito Estranho (A Very Strange Corncob)"
• "A Batalha dos Piratas (Battle Pirates)"
• "O Bobo da Corte (The Court Jester)"
• "A Varinha de Condão (The Magic Wand)"
• "Uma Visita para Narizinho (A Visit to Little Nose)"
• "O Futuro do Rabicó (The Future of Short-Tail)"
• "O Aniversário da Cuca (The Cuca's Birthday)"
• "A Serpente do Mar (The Sea Serpent)"
• "A Escola da Emília (Emilia's School)"
• "A Máquina de Risadas (The Laughter Machine)"
• "O Protetor da Floresta (The Protector of the Forest)"
• "A Coragem do Rabicó (The Courage of Short-Tail)"
• "O Mistério do Reino das Águas Claras (The Mystery of the Kingdom of Clear Waters)"
• "A Cura da Emília (The Emilia's Cure)"
• "A Fonte de Pirlimpimpim (The Fountain of Pirlimpimpim)"
• "O Dia Perfeito (The Perfect Day)"
• "O Clone do Visconde (The Clone Viscount)"
• "A Festa de São João (The São João Party)"
• "O Melhor Lugar do Mundo (The Best Place in the World)"
• "A Família do Visconde (The Family of Viscount)"
• "Os Borboletogramas da Emília (Emilia's Butterflygrams)"
• "A Namorada do Saci (The Saci's Girlfriend)"
• "O Rapto do Príncipe Escamado (The Kidnapping of the Scaly Prince)"

Season 3 (2015–2016)

• "O Quindim (The Quindim)"
• "O Álbum de Figurinhas (The Sticker Album)"
• "A Corrida de Cavalos-Marinhos (The Seahorse Race)"
• "A Última Chance do Rabicó (The Last Chance of Short-Tail)"
• "As Histórias de Dona Benta (Mrs. Benta's Stories)"
• "O Banho da Emília (Emilia's Bath)"
• "A Paixão do Rabicó (The Short-Tail Passion)"
• "A Onça Pintada (The Jaguar)"
• "Uma Boneca Muito Famosa (A Very Famous Doll)"
• "A Inteligência do Rabicó (The Short-Tail's Intelligence)"
• "O Mistério da Sereia (The Mystery of the Mermaid)"
• "As Medalhas da Emília (Emilia's Medals)"
• "O Gênio da Lâmpada (The Lamp Genie)"
• "O Super Porco (The Super Pig)"
• "A Máquina de Ler Pensamento (The Thoughts Reading Machine)"
• "O Quarto do Quindim (The Quindim Room)"
• "O Show de Horror (The Horror Show)"
• "A Reforma da Natureza (The Reform of Nature)"
• "O Lobisomem (The Werewolf)"
• "O Anjo da Emília (Emilia's Angel)"
• "A Escola dos Sacis (The School of Sacis)"
• "A Gincana da Emília (The Gymkhana of Emilia)"
• "O Cavaleiro Andante (The Knight Andante)"
• "O Casamento da Cuca (Cuca's Marriage)"
• "A Caça ao Tesouro (The Treasure Hunt)"
• "Um Lugar Especial (A Special Place)"

See also

In Spanish: El Rancho del Pájaro Amarillo (animación) para niños