Wilson Rocha

Nascido no Rio de Janeiro em 1931, Wilson Rocha era formado em Direito e trabalhava como autor, diretor e roteirista de teatro, cinema e televisão, contratado pela Rede Globo desde a década de 60. Na televisão, escreveu episódios do Sítio do Picapau Amarelo e envolveu-se em projetos como as novelas Seu Quequé e Olhai os lírios do campo, os especiais infantis Pirlimpimpim e Plunct-plact-zuum, além de documentários.

Portanto, quando chegou ao mundo dos livros infantis, o autor já tinha experiência com o fantástico e fantasioso mundo das crianças. Seus primeiros livros para esse público foram Sorte é sorte, A história de Leo, O piano pirado, O que vou ser quando crescer. Pela editora Ediouro, lançou os livros Até quando caras pintadas? e Códig

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