Sítio do Picapau Amarelo is a Brazilian children's television series, which aired on Rede Globo from 1977 to 1986. It was produced in partnership with TVE and the Brazilian Ministry of Education, It was the fourth television adaptation of the homonymous work by Monteiro Lobato, after the first version shown by Rede Tupi between 1952 and 1963, the second version shown by TV Cultura in 1964 and 1965 and the third version shown by Band between 1967 and 1969.
Plot
Dona Benta is an old lady who lives in Sítio do Pica-Pau Amarelo, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. With her live Tia Anastácia, who cooks delicacies for everyone, and her granddaughter Lúcia, better known as Narizinho. Living alone and having only two elderly women for company, the girl creates a world of fantasies, in which the main character is her doll Emília, made by Tia Anastácia with scraps of cloth. Old Uncle Barnabé and his helpers Zé Carneiro and Malazarte, who are responsible for maintaining the site, also live on the site.
One day Narizinho meets Príncipe Escamado, sovereign of the Kingdom of Águas Claras, which, by coincidence, is located on the riverside of the site. The Prince is delighted with the girl and invites her to visit her kingdom. There, she is introduced to the most prominent subjects, such as the sour Carochinha, responsible for administering the fairy tales, and determined to keep Little Thumb trapped in her books. Also Dr. Caramujo, a renowned scientist, who gives Emília the talking pill. After taking the medicine, Emília starts talking and doesn't stop.
During school holidays, Narizinho is accompanied by his cousin Pedrinho, who studies in the big city where he lives with his mother. The Boy also has a friend built by Aunt Anastácia, the Viscount of Sabugosa, made from an old corn cob, which also comes to life. For having been forgotten, for a long time among the books, the Viscount acquired an admirable wisdom, becoming an intellectual and scientist.
At Sítio do Pica-Pau Amarelo, everything is possible. Fantasy mixes with reality, becoming part of Narizinho's and her cousin Pedrinho's daily life. And it is with adult characters that children share their adventures in a fantastic world where the doll Emília, Visconde de Sabugosa, Saci Pererê, Cuca, Iara and other fantasy characters transit.