Almanaque da Mônica

A beloved Brazilian anthology series published by Editora Abril throughout its decade-long run, Almanaque da Mônica (1976–1986) collected classic adventures of Mauricio de Sousa's iconic characters—led by the perpetually smiling Mônica—in a durable, magazine-style format. For thirty-one issues, the almanac served as a perfect entry point for young readers, bundling reprints of the most popular stories from the main Mônica line alongside puzzles and activities. Its enduring popularity helped cement the character's status as a national cultural icon in Brazil, making these issues treasured artifacts of childhood for a generation.