Ziraldo Alves (Caratinga, October 24, 1932) is Brazilian cartoonist, painter, playwright, writer, chronicler, draftsman and journalist. He is the creator of famous characters, such as “Menino Maluquinho” (Crazy Boy), and is currently one of the best-known and acclaimed children’s writer in Brazil.
Source: http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ziraldo