Monteiro Lobato books in order
Brazilian writer
- Lived
- 1882–1948
- Country
- Brazil
- Books
- 3
Monteiro Lobato published 3 novels, beginning with Urupês (1918).
Updated September 2026
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Urupês
Monteiro Lobato's most-read book.
Monteiro Lobato books in order of publication
Urupês (1918)
Jéca Tatuzinho (1924)
O Presidente Negro (1926)
About Monteiro Lobato
José Bento Renato Monteiro Lobato was one of Brazil's most influential writers, mostly for his children's books set in the fictional Sítio do Picapau Amarelo but he had been previously a prolific writer of fiction, a translator and an art critic. He also founded one of Brazil's first publishing houses and was a supporter of nationalism.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Monteiro Lobato FAQ
- How many books has Monteiro Lobato written?
- Monteiro Lobato published 3 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Monteiro Lobato's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Urupês.
- What is Monteiro Lobato's last book?
- O Presidente Negro (1926).
- What is Monteiro Lobato's most famous book?
- Urupês (1918) is Monteiro Lobato's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.