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CONTENTS PRESCHOOL 04 15 42 56 62 PICTURE BOOKS ΝΟΝ FICTION FICTION GRAPHIC NOVELS
4 28 pages | 21x21cm | Board books Little squid & his friends: Once upon a time there was a little black squid who loved to play. He never had time to help his friends because he was in a hurry to go play. But he quickly realized that without friends the game was worthless... Little squid is looking for colors: Once upon a time there was a little black squid who lived in the sea and was alw because he had no colors. He didn’t want to be different from his colorful friends, so he searched everywhere to find colors. But in the end he realized something very important...colors are just colors and don’t make us who we are. Little squid series by Clair Georgelli illustrated by Clair Georgelli FOR AGES 2 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the series NEWTITLES PRESCHOOL Clair Georgelli studied in England, at the University of Reading, “Typography & Graphic Communication”, where she turned her interest to typography for children and children’s illustration. In 2008, she founded the creative agency polkadot design, which deals with the design of visual communication in the field of culture and has been distinguished in the European Design Awards, American Illustration, EBGE and German Design Awards. As a member of polkadot she has designed for the Athens Concert Hall, the Acropolis Museum and the Lincoln Center NY.
5 PRESCHOOL FOR AGES 2 AND UP 36 pages | 20x20cm | Hard padded covers An imaginative, funny series for preschoolers, that celebrates friendship and introduces the concepts of acceptance and co-operation. Piko and Lola, a dog and a bunny, are two very different but inseparable friends, ready to take you on adventures in their colored magic world! Also available: Piko and Lola At school, Piko and Lola Take care Piko and Lola The invention, Piko and Lola To the doctor Piko and Lola Dreams , Piko and Lola An unforgettable Easter Piko and Lola The Excursion, Piko and Lola I’m sorry Lola Piko and Lola On Holidays Piko and Lola by Lina Sotiropoulou illustrated by Natalia Kapatsoulia 4 activity books More than 88.000 copies sold in Greece CLICK HERE to see the series
6 PRESCHOOL FOR AGES 2 AND UP AGES 3 40 pages | 19.5x23.5cm | Paperbacks Jack will make up anything in order not to eat his food! Or not take a bath… or not clean his room! From a strawberry riding a truck to a country without water, his imagination runs wild! What’s a parent to do? Follow Jack to find out! Jack series by Alison Falkonakis illustrated by Clair Georgelli CLICK HERE to see the series κείμενο Άλισον Φαλκονάκη εικονογράφηση Κλαίρη Γεωργέλλη απόδοση Αντώνης Παπαθεοδούλου μη φοβάσαι! Αλέξη
Rights sold: China and Turkey 7 PRESCHOOL ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE FOR ALL BOOKS CLICK HERE to see the series
8 PRESCHOOL FOR AGES 3 AND UP 32 pages | 14x20,5cm | Paperbacks A best-selling series aiming to facilitate putting children to bed, by adding reading to their night time routine. Short stories that will accompany children’s dreams, written by awarded authors of children’s literature and beautifully illustrated by awarded artists. Ideal for read-alongs as well, they are the perfect complement to a goodnight kiss! Little Goodnights Little Goodnights
9 PRESCHOOL Short, soothing tales timed to last ten minutes More than 400.000 copies sold in Greece The series includes 54 titles so far NEWTITLE ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE CLICK HERE to see the series
10 PRESCHOOL 21x28cm | Paperbacks A best-selling series of books with simple, easy activities for preschoolers, designed to exercise fundamental skills and introduce basic concepts (fine motor skill, observation, spatial awareness, colors, shapes). Activities for preschoolers by Katerina Christogerou I’m old enough to… CLICK HERE to see the series BEST SELLER AUTHOR MORE THAN 300,000 COPIES SOLD IN GREECE
11 PRESCHOOL Activities for the summer Activities for Christmas holidays CLICK HERE to see the series CLICK HERE to see the series
12 PRESCHOOL 88 pages | 21x28cm | Softcover Concentration skills vary from child to child, but all children need support in order to practice focusing, an essential part of learning and time management. This book contains carefully selected activities that aim to improve the focus time on a given stimuli and improve audio-motor coordination, visual perception and memory, spatial orientation. 15 minutes focus: Activities to improve concentration by Katerina Christogerou illustrated by Ourania Lyberopoulou FOR AGES 3 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book WITH DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS
13 PRESCHOOL 160 pages | 17x22cm | Paperback 52 activities, one for each week of the year, for parents and teachers to boost every child’s confidence and strengthen familial and classroom bonds! The activities are designed to utilize simple materials readily at hand, with easy instructions, and are divided in three parts. Welcome to the world of can-do: 50+2 activities for empowering children by Μarios Mazaris illustrated by Missy Merida CLICK HERE to see the book FOR AGES 4 AND UP ENGLISH SAMPLE AVAILABLE
14 PRESCHOOL FOR AGES 3-6 104 pages | 21x28cm | Softcover Attention deficit, that may be accompanied by hyperactivity, impulsivity, carelessness or emotional outbursts, can impede the learning process and hinder children in their everyday commitments. This book contains activities and games targeted for preschoolers, designed to build skills that enhance focus and autonomy and improve everyday life. Learning how to focus through play by Tzeni Moraiti and Angeliki Maglara illustrated by Angeliki Relaki A VALUABLE TOOL FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS CLICK HERE to see the book
15 CLICK HERE to see the book 48 pages | 25x29cm | Hardback A whimsical tale of love and acceptance. This is a story about the essence from which each of us is made of; about our deepest selves, the need to belong and be reflected onto others. Written in a timeless voice; this book calls for a multitude of readings. Above all, this is a poetic ode to the healing power of compassion. silkboy by Kiriakos Haritos illustrated by Vassilis Koutsogiannis ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE FOR AGES 5 AND UP NEWTITLE Rights sold: Italy and Korea PICTURE BOOKS
16 40 pages | 16x29cm | Hardback Imagine a world filled with the most fantastic things... Giant cats, matchbox schools, lazy suns, ballerina bears, singing breams. Worlds of needle and thread, streets of words, clouds of thoughts, stars of sugar. Shops that sell lightning, rivers that turn you back, mines that yield rare words. Imagine all of these fitting into one song. In a book. Just imagine... imagine that by Kiriakos Haritos illustrated by Daniela Stamatiadi 2023 STATE LITERARY AWARD 2023 ANAGNOSTIS MAGAZINE LITERARY AWARD PICTURE BOOKS FOR AGES 6 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book
17 44 pages | 25x25cm | Hardback A vibrant bus ride and an adventure ignited by lies and stolen glances. Through the eyes of a child, this story reveals the world around us as we’d wish it to be. When Mum Lied by Sophia Dartzali illustrated by Sandra Eleftheriou FOR AGES 4 AND UP 2017 GREEK IBBY AWARD FOR NEW CHILDREN’S AUTHORS PICTURE BOOKS CLICK HERE to see the book NEWTITLE ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE
18 PICTURE BOOKS 64 pages | 19x26cm | Hardback What happens inside a museum when no one’s around? When everybody leaves for the night… or when everybody leaves “for good”? Little Pedro has been living inside his painting for a long time. His painter was Spanish, like himself. He loves it when children visit his room, but now the museum will stay closed for a really long time! Where is everybody? “What happened to the museum?” he asks, but everyone gives a different answer. Until he meets Sinbad, who will take him on a journey aboard his raft… A journey to the land of friendship, truth and art with a powerful anti-war message. Where is everybody? by Sophia Dartzali illustrated by Vassilis Koutsogiannis FOR AGES 5 AND UP ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE CLICK HERE to see the book
19 ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE 40 pages | 21x28cm | Hardback Clocks measure time; that’s their job. A cuckoo clock, gifted by his grandfather, will become a boy’s best friend. The cuckoo watches the boy grow up, sharing his joys and sorrows and all of his moments. Until he wishes to stop the clock so they can stay together for ever… Will time obey? A book about moments, beginnings and endings, but most importantly continuum. The poetic language and intuitive illustrations make a beautiful, touching story about the circle of life. Do you have some time? by Sophia Dartzali illustrated by Sandra Eleftheriou FOR AGES 5 AND UP The illustrator, Sandra Eleftheriou was nominated for the 2020 Hans Christian Andersen Illustration Award, representing Cyprus, and has won the Cyprus State Prize for Illustration five times. SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 ANAGNOSTIS MAGAZINE LITERARY AWARD PICTURE BOOKS CLICK HERE to see the book
20 40 pages | 20x27cm | Hardback Harry’s mom can’t sleep, so she asks him to help her. She lies down and he begins to tell her the story about a boy and his dog. Suddenly, his mom remembers that she didn’t take a note for tomorrow’s groceries and that she didn’t put the food in the fridge and that she didn’t wash the dishes. Harry, however, does not let her get up and insists that she must close her eyes to fall asleep... Why aren’t you sleeping, mum? by Makis Tsitas illustrated by Yiota Kokosi FOR AGES 4 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book Acclaimed author: • Since 2012 he has been directing Diastixo.gr, a prominent portal on books and culture. • His novel God Is My Witness earned him the 2014 European Union Prize for Literature and is available in 13 European languages so far. PICTURE BOOKS NEWTITLE
21 PICTURE BOOKS ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE 40 pages | 21x28cm | Hardback Having a pet is awesome! Everyone knows that. So does Alexandros. The thing is that his own pet is not a dog, nor cat, not even a rabbit. His pet is named Charalabia and she is… a giraffe! But Charalabia is naughty and breaks a lot of stuff around the house, so much so that his parents start thinking about rehoming her. But then Alexandros takes matters into his own hands… A giraffe named Charalabia by Makis Tsitas illustrated by Sandra Eleftheriou FOR AGES 3 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book
22 PICTURE BOOKS FOR AGES 4 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book 40pages | 22x26 | Hardback Through a magical lens, we see new stars, reach ocean depths, meet strange elves, and hide inside volcanoes. But our hero seeks none of that. With his incredible lens, he makes the greatest discovery of all! A touching and humorous story that leads us to the most cherished treasures. Through magic lens, the world makes sense by Faidon Kyriakou illustrated by Emilia Konteu NEWTITLE
23 PICTURE BOOKS ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE 40 pages | 21x28cm | Hardback This story aims to represent otherness through a topic that concerns all children. Our hero is a boy who has a tooth come out and doesn’t know what to do with it. According to his country’s traditions, he can throw it on the roof tiles but his house doesn’t have any. In a cross-cultural context, the book then goes on to present different traditions around teeth, to conclude that we are not defined by these, but instead, we can choose what to do with our teeth and our bodies in general. Toothless by Despoina Kokkidou, illustrated by Angeliki Relaki, Eleni Margoudi FOR AGES 4 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book
24 44 pages | 25,5 x 23 | Hardcover Ι wanted to know the world. I asked the wise man, he didn’t answer. I asked the rock. “Can you tell me about the world?” “It’s rough,” said the rock. “But it gets polished with time.” “The world is deep. You have to dig in” whispered the mud. And the tree said: “The world is firmly rooted. Fear not. Lay under my shade.” An illustrated work of art and words. On our timeless quest for knowledge. I want to know the world by Katerina Zontanou Illustrated by Kelly Matathia-Covo FOR AGES 5 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE Kelly Matathia- Covo has studied Graphic Design and Illustration at the Neri Bloomfield Academy of Art and Design in Haifa, Israel. She enjoys illustrating children’ s books and recently she wrote and illustrated a story of her own. Her work has won awards and distinctions and much praise from critics. This is her 9th book. PICTURE BOOKS
25 ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE 48 pages | 21x28cm | Hardback In a land far far away, where the sky touches the earth, Asim has taken up the job of his ancestors: By day he is tending to fairy tales, and by night he recounts the stories to humans. But one day the new king forbids him from continuing his work. And a very real dragon comes to nestle outside the king’s castle… A unique fairy tale about fairy tales, how they work and how they spread. Asim and the king’s dragon by Katerina Zontanou illustrated by Sandra Eleftheriou FOR AGES 5 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book Katerina Zontanou has studied Physics in AuTh. She is a mother of two who currently lives in Kalamata working as an education coach. Her first book Do you speak plutonic? was awarded the Greek section of IBBY’s New Writer Award. PICTURE BOOKS
26 FOR AGES 4 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE 40 pages | 22.5x26 | Hardcover Per is like every child: she wonders, she hesitates, she gets confused, but mostly she has feelings, needs and boundaries that protect her. What she needs from us is guidance, a loving guide so she will learn what is good for her and what not. To learn how to trust people and herself, her instincts and her boundaries. A new behavioral book to build and strengthen our children’s boundaries in a safe environment. Per decides Me and the others by Marietta Kontou illustrated by Chrysa Spiridonos PICTURE BOOKS Marietta Kontou has a BA in Psychology and an MBA in Couples and Family Therapy. Her children’s book The little cobbler’s magic hands (Metaichmio) won the 2016 Greek IBBY award.
27 ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE 40 pages | 21x28cm | Hardback The giant was strong, scary and very very angry. Whenever he encountered any humans he would become furious. So of course everyone was afraid of the giant… But who would have ever thought that the giant was also afraid of the humans? The scaredy giant by Dimitris Bogdanos illustrated by Katerina Veroutsou FOR AGES 3 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book Dimitris Bogdanos lives in Thessaloniki. He has published eight children’s books from Metaichmio Publications. PICTURE BOOKS
28 FOR AGES 5 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE 44 pages | 23x26 cm | Hardcover What is steady as a rock and what is suspended? What’s certain and what’s uncertain? Maybe there’s not an answer, or maybe we just need more time to tell. This is a story about a family’s uncertainties, split into two, and all the suspended things that don’t need to know they are suspended, as long as they know how rocks look like. suspended by Marios Mazaris illustrated by Vassilis Koutsogiannis Marios Mazaris is a primary school teacher for 17 years. He aims to be the teacher he never had, showing children that everything is possible. Through his Instagram account with more than 196,000 followers he shares activities on how to make teaching more engaging, fun and ultimately more effective. PICTURE BOOKS
29 ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE 36 pages | 24x27 cm | Hardback A child tries to interpret his tears with images from the world around him. He takes materials from stormy seas and salty rivers, rushing waterfalls and dark caves, isolates himself in lonely places and burrows into tender embraces. Is it the end of summer, the bursting balloon or the stepping on of a sea urchin? Everyone can cry, young and old, openly or secretly. Even nature and its creatures. And if tears are the human rain, then the rainbow cannot but show itself. A book about the redemptive power of crying that frees children to recognize and manage their emotions by understanding that it’s okay to cry! When I cry by Lina Moussioni illustrated by Christos Kourtoglou FOR AGES 4 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book PICTURE BOOKS NEWTITLE
30 FOR AGES 3 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE SPANISH TEXT AVAILABLE 36 pages | 17x24cm | Hardback A modern fairytale, moving, tender and timely, that talks about the power of words and the importance of communication. The 10-year anniversary edition celebrates this unique book with extra activities, games, and a custom-made board game. The little tailor of words by Antonis Papatheodoulou illustrated by Iris Samartzi Multi-awarded author: • Two Greek State Prizes for Illustrated children’s books • 2016 International Compostela Prize • Two Greek IBBY Awards • Six inclusions in the White Ravens Catalogue PICTURE BOOKS More than 80.000 copies sold
31 ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE 32 pages | 21x28cm | Hardback At the mouse village, everyone is anticipating the new collection of their favorite tailor. But the tailor mouse is under no hurry… He is seeking the best inspiration, the most exquisite fabrics, the most original patterns. Will he manage to make his collection as unique as he wants? What is the secret to gain the audience’s applause? The tailor mouse by Katerina Christogerou illustrated by Marianna Fragouli FOR AGES 3 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book PICTURE BOOKS
32 PICTURE BOOKS CLICK HERE to see the series 32 pages | 17x21cm | Paperbacks Aesop’s town adapted by Ioanna Babeta illustrated by Giorgos Petridis FOR AGES 2 AND UP Aesop lived in a little town in the midst of forests and fields, rivers and lakes, mountains and sea. From the window of his home he would watch the animals talk, fight, have fun… and then he would pick up his quill, and a new story would come alive in the paper. What can the animals teach us? Discover Aesop’s ever relevant fables in a new series of modern adaptations!
33 PICTURE BOOKS 40 pages | 24x22cm | Hardbacks Discover monumental works of Western literature adapted for a younger audience by the most acclaimed Greek authors of children’s fiction. These bright colored, humorous, adventurous stories will make literature a fascinating experience for young readers and also for those who never give up reading! Introduces children to literary treasures by Mark Twain, Alexandre Dumas, Hector Marlot, William Shakespeare, Jonathan Swift, Charles Dickens, Homer and many more! My first literature series FOR AGES 4 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the series MORE THAN 100.000 COPIES SOLD MORE THAN 20 TITLES AVAILABLE
34 FOR AGES 4 AND UP ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE CLICK HERE to see the book Eleni Katsouli is a certified preschool teacher who loves cooking. In 2020, she combined her two passions and created Little hands, a successful Instagram account, that surpassed 55 thousand followers. It has since expanded into a kids food site and a Youtube channel. Rights sold: Bulgaria PICTURE BOOKS 64 pages | 21x24cm | Hardback Adventures in the kitchen with Paris Recipes for little hands by Eleni Katsouli illustrated by Sandra Eleftheriou An original, fully illustrated book for children aged 4 and up with 8 unique, age appropriate narrated recipes. Little Paris, always with the help of an adult, executes each recipe and he learns how cooking can become the best hobby of every child! Also available:
35 ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE FOR AGES 4 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book An educational, age-appropriate tale on preventing child sexual abuse. Touching boundaries is an action group focusing on educating on Sexual Education and Child Sexual Abuse Prevention, consisting of dedicated phycologists, teachers and lawyers. PICTURE BOOKS INCLUDES AN EXTENSIVE TEACHING GUIDE ON HOW TO UTILIZE THE BOOK IN THE CLASSROOM OR AT HOME. 48 pages | 23x22cm | Softcover Little Seashell lives with her mother on the shore of a deep sea. One day, Mr. Crab invites her to play together, and at first all is great. But when they go in the deep, Little Seashell doesn’t like it at all! Mr. Crab is not smiling anymore and something is very wrong… Fortunately, Little Seashell runs away from him and tells her mother all about it. And her mother is there to teach her that she should always share with her, and that this isn’t her fault. Little seashell, it’s not your fault! by Touching Boundaries Action Group illustrated by Villy Karabatzia
36 Myths and Legends of modern times by Angeliki Darlasi The series invites us to remember and be enchanted again by the words of old times, words that comforted people and kept them company, words that tried to explain whatever scared or charmed them in the past and passed on orally from one generation to another. Myths and legends to share with our children, now that we don’t narrate stories the way people did in the past. Nominated for the 2024 Hans Christian Andersen Award Greek State Prize for Children’s/Youth Literature International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) Honour List Two Greek State Prizes for Children’s and Youth Theatre Three Greek IBBY Awards Best seller author 2010 White Ravens Catalogue PICTURE BOOKS
37 FOR AGES 5 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the series ENGLISH TEXTS AVAILABLE Also available: • The lyrist and the fairies • The fair maiden’s castle PICTURE BOOKS
PICTURE BOOKS FOR AGES 5 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE 52 pages | 20x28cm | Hardback Once a year, on April 2nd, a statue is emerging from the waters of Odense’s port in Denmark. Or that’s what the storytellers say. But a child could also collaborate that – a child that loved fairy tales and disliked reality, and then took a magical stroll with one of the greatest storytellers of all time. If you also follow along, you’ll discover that life just might be the most beautiful fairy tale… Inspired by Jens Galschiot’s Andersen statue, this is a story celebrating the power of imagination and storytelling, taking us all for a magical journey. The child and the statue of Andersen by Angeliki Darlasi illustrated by Vassilis Koutsogiannis 38
39 FOR AGES 7 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book 52 pages | 19x26cm | Paperback There was once a plain that was different than other plains. What made it unique was that it had a beautiful, grand, robust tree at the center. And what made this tree unique was its loneliness. But one day that changed: A hatchling came to rest on its branches, a young bird starting to discover the world. Can the birds grow roots, and can trees grow wings? Yes, they can! A story for children and adults alike, about the power of love that transforms reality into a fairytale. The tree that had wings by Angeliki Darlasi illustrated by Vassilis Koutsogiannis ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE PICTURE BOOKS
PICTURE BOOKS FOR AGES 5 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE 48 pages | 24x27,5cm | Hardback The most beautiful Christmas ornament by Angeliki Darlasi illustrated by Alexia Othoneou This is the story of a unique ornament, that hangs from a Christmas tree somewhere in the world. This is also the story of a unique truce amidst a great war, when little Christmas trees sprang up among the trenches, on Christmas Eve of 1914, and Christmas magic engulfed the West Front. 40
41 40 pages | 24x28 cm | Hardback Is the old time passing away, or is it… most of the time passing? What happens in a village on Christmas Eve when the great clock stops? Will time stop with it or does life has to continue preparations for the big celebration? And what is this celebration after all, a simple turning of the minute-hand or something more? A magical story that may not be as magical as the everyday and talks about everyone’s lives and their relationship with time. Wear your best, not only on Eve, but also every day, any day you want, because the celebration is in our hands and it doesn’t need so many preparations, just a little... time. The Christmas key by Marios Mazaris illustrated by Vassilis Koutsogiannis FOR AGES 5 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book PICTURE BOOKS NEWTITLE 25.000 SOLD IN CHRISTMAS 2024
42 FOR AGES 4 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE NON FICTION 40 pages | 23x22cm | Paperback Is Yiannis ok? A children’s guide to autism by Ada Stamatatou illustrated by Angeliki Relaki Yiannis is four years old and he is different than other children: he is autistic. Autism is not a disease; you cannot get it like measles… This book it’s a children’s guide about autism. Through Yiannis daily stories you get to know him and understand his strange behaviour. The way he reacts when he wakes up, the way he behaves at school, on the street, in the restaurant. How difficult it is for him to expresses his feelings or to communicate in a world so confusing in his eyes.
43 Ada Stamatatou is a marathon runner and an Open Water Swimmer, an activist for autism awareness aiming to raise public awareness globally about autism spectrum disorder, as well as the needs of autistic individuals and their families. She has finished four out of six World Marathons Majors, always wearing the logo for autism awareness. She is also the founder and chairman of the non-profit organization “Race for Autism Gr”. In 2020 she published her first book “Raising an autistic child” based on her popular facebook page that shares her daily life stories with her son Yiannis. If you wish to learn more about her work visit: raceforautism.gr. In the future if you see someone that resembles Yiannis’ behaviour remember what you have learned in this book. Everyone is different, and that’s what makes our world unique. By embracing diversity and offering empathy, we can build together a society of acceptance and solidarity. NON FICTION
44 FOR AGES 9 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book 144 pages | 20x21cm | Paperback Children explore the work and techniques of six great painters, understand geometric concepts, and create art inspired by these masters. This book serves multiple purposes: children learn geometry in an easy and engaging way, become acquainted with great painters, and express themselves artistically. Math through art by Dimitris Chassapis NON FICTION NEWTITLE
45 Namely, children will learn about the following artists and the associated geometric concepts: 1. Mondrian: Vertical and parallel lines 2. Malevich: Quadrilateral geometric shapes 3. Escher: Symmetry 4. Klee: Equality and similarity of shapes 5. Kandinsky: Geometry of the circle 6. De Chirico: Geometry of perspective Dimitris Chassapis is an Emeritus Professor of Mathematics Education in the Department of Early Childhood Education at the University of Athens. NON FICTION
46 FOR AGES 5 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the series ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE 80 pages | 17x24cm | Paperbacks Acclaimed astrophysicist Dionysis Simopoulos takes children on a journey to the Moon! Learn about how the technology was developed, the various space missions, the first landing on the moon, our natural satellite’s beauty and what the future may bring next. Tell us, grandpa… by Dionysis P. Simopoulos illustrated by Ourania Lyberopoulou How we got to the Moon: The story of space exploration INCLUDES QR CODES FOR EXTRA INFO AND MATERIAL! SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2021 ANAGNOSTIS MAGAZINE LITERARY AWARD PUBLIC BOOKSTORES AWARD BEST CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR NON FICTION
47 Why do the stars shine? How are they born? Do they last forever? Discover all the secrets of space through a fascinating journey to the lives of stars! • Dionysis Simopoulos was Eugenides Planetarium’s director emeritus. • He published 26 popular science books, more than 250 show scripts, and gave more than 500 lectures on science and Astrophysics. • He received the Hellenic Physics Society Lifetime Achievement Award and the Academy of Athens Science Award. How the stars are born: The life journey of stars Also available: Which is the Sun’s family? A journey to the planets of our solar system NON FICTION
48 Rights sold: Sweden and Korea FOR AGES 5 AND UP ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE CLICK HERE to see the book 32 pages | 17x21cm | Paperbacks What is democracy by Marisa De Castro illustrated by Christos Kourtoglou What is democracy? Did we always have democracy? What role do the citizens have to play in democracy? Young readers will find all the answers in this illustrated volume, by an acclaimed educational books’ author. 2021 GREEK VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN AWARD FOR ILLUSTRATION NON FICTION
49 NON FICTION ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE CLICK HERE to see the book CLICK HERE to see the book 40 pages | 20x20cm | Hardback 40 pages | 20x20cm | Hardback Where do the rights come from? by Marisa De Castro illustrated by Ana Matejic Money – what is it? by Marisa De Castro illustrated by Philippos Photiadis On a visit to Constitution Square, the symbol of modern Greek democracy, the book’s young heroes start talking about laws, how they are made, what are the citizens’ rights and obligations, and how are the rights protected by the Constitution. Why do we need money? Where do we find it? Who made it up? And what were people doing before we had money? This book will give you all the answers you need to understand the role of money and economy in our lives. FOR AGES 5 AND UP FOR AGES 5 AND UP
50 NON FICTION FOR AGES 5 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book 40 pages | 22x26cm | Hardback Jason and the Argonauts by Eleni Svoronou illustrated by Vassilis Koutsogiannis Back in the old days, when mountains, seas and forests were full of dangers, and travels to distant lands were unthinkable, a boy was born. He was a prince, but his kingdom was stolen from him. The only way to reclaim it, was to travel far far away and bring back the biggest treasure in the world. So Jason and the Argonauts sail away on their mighty ship Argo. Will Jason win back his throne? Who deserves really to become a king? And who does the treasure belongs to? There’s a place for you in Argo, follow the journey to find out!
51 FOR AGES 5 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book 40 pages | 22x26cm | Hardback Daedalus and Icarus by Eleni Svoronou illustrated by Vassilis Koutsogiannis Back in the old days, one of the most beautiful palaces ever built stood high and proud above the ground: the Knossos palace. Below ground, it hid a dark labyrinth. The house of the great monster Minotaur, that was created by the ingenious architect and inventor Daedalus. But Daedalus, along with his son Icarus, were sentenced to live the rest of their lives in the labyrinth, imprisoned in his own creation. Now they have to find a way to escape. What amazing contraction will Daedalus invent? How difficult will it be for Icarus to follow his instructions? Sky is the limit when you are young… Acclaimed author: • Eleni Svoronou is in charge for Environmental Education in WWF Greece. • Her books have been shortlisted for the State Literature prize, the Anagnostis literary magazine prize, and the Public readers’ award. • Her book Hard nut was included in the 2016 White Ravens catalogue. NON FICTION
NON FICTION FOR AGES 4 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book 168 pages | 17x24cm | Hardbacks The labours of Hercules by Maria Angelidou illustrated by Iris Samartzi Tales from the Greek myths Volume1 | Includes the stories: •The Nemean Lion • The Lernaean Hydra •The Erymanthian Boar •The Ceryneian Hind •The Stymphalian Birds •The Stables of Augeas Volume 2 | Includes the stories: •The Cretan Bull •The Horses of Diomedes •The Girdle of Hippolyta •The Cattle of Geryon •The Capture of Cerberus •The Apples of the Hesperides Also available in 12 individual editions: 40 pages | 14x20.5cm | Paperbacks This series offers a new reading of the ancient Greek myths. They are not old, worn-out stories, but gripping tales of timeless human adventures, containing all the fears and joys that have marked and continue to mark the human soul. 52 ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE
53 FOR AGES 4 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book 144 pages | 17x24cm | Hardback Monsters of Greek mythology by Kostas Poulos illustrated by Sofia Papadopoulou We, the monsters of Greek mythology, have decided to make our voices heard. To finally put an end to all the lies and slander. The time has come for our truth to be heard: who we are, what we do, what we want. We are not like you humans. We are different. Very different indeed. But we are definitely not monsters! Includes the stories: •The Minotaur and the Labyrinth •The Riddle of the Sphinx •The Song of the Sirens •In Centaurs’ Shadow •Enceladus’ Fury Also available in 5 individual editions: 40 pages | 14x20.5cm | Paperbacks NON FICTION ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE
ENGLISH TEXTS AVAILABLE CLICK HERE to see the series 168 pages | 17x24cm | Hardbacks 168 pages | 17x24cm | Hardbacks 40 pages | 14x20,5cm | Paperbacks I am a god by Kostas Poulos illustrated by Sofia Papadopoulou I am a goddess by Kostas Poulos illustrated by Sofia Papadopoulou Also available in 12 individual editions: Who are the gods of Greek mythology? Discover the stories of Zeus, Apollo, Hephaestus, Ares, Poseidon and Hermes in their own words! Who are the goddesses of the Greek mythology? Discover the stories of Hera, Demeter, Artemis, Athena, Aphrodite and Hestia in their own words! FOR AGES 4 AND UP Tales from the Greek myths 54 NON FICTION
55 ENGLISH TEXTS AVAILABLE CLICK HERE to see the series 40 pages | 14x20.5cm | Paperbacks 40 pages | 14x20.5cm | Paperbacksks Transformations by Antonis Papatheodoulou illustrated by Vassilis Grivas Love stories by Calliope Kyrdi illustrated by Sandra Eleftheriou Also available: •Danaë and the rain •Hades and Persephone •Peleus and Thetis Gods have the power of transformation. They take various forms and get involved in the lives of mortals. Their adventures are then transformed into myths. Just look at the stories of Arachne and Callisto… The world was born out of love, and it was out of love that it almost perished. Not just once. At the dawn of time, the love that gods and mortals felt for each other was so strong and powerful that it could defy the laws of nature. Such was the love Orpheus felt for his sweetheart Eurydice… FOR AGES 4 AND UP NON FICTION
56 FICTION CLICK HERE to see the series Reading stories series A series designed to attract young readers with short, engaging stories, tailored according to their reading level. Targeted towards four different age groups, it’s the best vehicle to introduce literature to children and make them love reading. 6+ 7+ 8+ 9+ Original tales by acclaimed authors and illustrators Supplementary educational activities available More than 100 titles published so far 14x20.5cm | Paperbacks
57 FICTION 8+ • Short Narrative Award from IBBY’s Circle of the Greek Children’s Book Awards 2024 CLICK HERE to see the book Tangled up by Simoni Dimotrakopoulou illustrated by Petrula Krigkou A story about hair and tangles. For hair that gets tangled, for misunderstandings that unravel, for a dad with superpowers, for a classroom with the power of love, for mocking laughter that becomes laughter of friendship, for an uninvited baby and a hug from mom that invites the whole world. A story about tangles of the mind untangled with the help of the heart. NEWTITLE
58 FOR AGES 12 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book 256 pages | 14x20,5cm | Paperback When we hid an angel by Angeliki Darlasi 256 pages | 14x20,5cm | Paperback “I just saw an angel fall from the sky. Maybe the rain led them astray” said Ralou, but we ignored her as usual – Toto and I were busy counting raindrops. The following day, we found the angel in the cornfields. A tale of travel and magical realism with cinematic suspense that captivates its readers, in this otherworldly landscape that becomes breathtaking. Action and lyricism are woven beautifully to create a deeply humanitarian, anti-war story. It has been honored with the Best Book Award for older children from the Greek section of IBBY – The Circle of the Greek Children’s Book. Its theatrical adaptation was also honored with the State Prize. Multi-awarded author: • Nominated for the 2024 Hans Christian Andersen Award • Greek State Prize for Children’s/Youth Literature • International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) Honour List • 2010 White Ravens Catalogue • Two Greek State Prizes for Children’s and Youth Theatre • Three Greek IBBY Awards FICTION
59 FICTION FOR AGES 12 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book 304 pages | 14x20,5cm | Paperback With eyes closed by Angeliki Darlasi After the accident of her best friend Alex, fourteen year-old Lou remains with her eyes closed, unknown why. Nine-year-old Dodo is eager to get to know her, since he has a secret plan for both her and him. A road story, full of quest and mystery. A story about unusual friendships, about what family really means, about stereotypes and abuse, about being yourself; about hidden and even difficult truths that hurt, but also for those that make life truly beautiful that they set one free if one only trusts and follows them... even with eyes closed.
60 FOR AGES 12 AND UP ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE CLICK HERE to see the book 224 pages | 14x20,5cm | Paperback When the statues went away by Angeliki Darlasi The statues of the museum come alive at night. Angelina knows this because they are her best friends: with her having one and a half hand, she looks just like them. Her only real, flesh-and-blood friend is Tiko who, despite being short sighted, can estimate the beauty of the statues. It is October 1940, when World War II starts for Greece. And in the museum starts a grand, secret operation to hide the ancient statues under the floors. The two children will help as much as they can despite their disabilities, trying to protect the statues in their neighborhood. Angeliki Darlasi offers a unique anti-war story about identity, friendship, resistance and kindness, which unfolds revealing a little-known part of history – the heroic effort to hide and secure the statues of the Greek National Archeological Museum during World War II. FICTION
61 FOR AGES 12 AND UP ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE CLICK HERE to see the book 200 pages | 14x20,5cm | Paperback The boy in the loge by Angeliki Darlasi It is 1922, the year of the Asia Minor Catastrophe. Drosos and his sister Areti arrive at the Municipal Theater of Athens that offers accommodation to refugees. “It looks like a doll-house”, says Areti when she sees their new home. However, Areti is not keen on dollhouses so she hides herself inside a trunk until one day she disappears… Drosos makes new friends and they all try to find his sister… • 2018 GREEK SECTION OF IBBY YOUNG ADULTS’ BOOK AWARD • SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2018 STATE PRIZE • ADAPTED INTO A PLAY FOR THE GREEK NATIONAL THEATRE FOR ITS 2022 PROGRAM. Rights sold: North Macedonia ΗAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF 20 TITLES THAT SHOULD BE TRANSLATED IN EVERY LANGUAGE BY THE HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN AWARD. FICTION
FOR AGES 10 AND UP ENGLISH TEXT AVAILABLE FRENCH TEXT AVAILABLE CLICK HERE to see the book 168 pages | 21x28cm | Paperback Petros’ War adapted by Angeliki Darlasi illustration by Dimitris Mastoros Nine-year-old Petros knows about war from his books. He is thrilled by heroes, shields, swords and victories. But then his mother wakes him up on the 28th of October 1940: “Can’t you hear the sirens?”. Greece has just entered World War II. How is war like in reality? Petros lives the war, occupation and resistance together with his parents, his sister, his grandfather and his turtle, Theodore. We follow him on his long walk through all the real adventures that take place between October 1940 and October 1944, when Greece was liberated. “It is a book well worth having on school and public library shelves and deserves wide readership in the 10 to 13 age range.” Michael Thomas, The Times Educational Supplement 62 Rights sold: France GRAPHIC NOVELS
63 GREEK IBBY ILLUSTRATION AWARD 2021 GRAPHIC NOVELS
64 GRAPHIC NOVELS Alki Zei, the legendary novelist, has shaped modern Greek literature and children’s fiction like no other. Petros’ war, one of her monumental novels, that has been translated in 12 languages, is being transformed into a graphic novel, with her own blessing before her recent passing. With respect to the original text and its spirit and atmosphere, Angeliki Darlasi and Dimitris Mastoros adapt this classic work of Greek literature for the new generation. Dimitris Mastoros studied illustration and comic design at the Saint-Luc Institute in Brussels. His first graphic novel “Exarcheia: The bitter orange” was translated to French (Futuropolis, 2016).
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66 FOR AGES 10 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book 152 pages | 21x28cm | Paperback Wildcat under glass by Alki Zei adapted and illustrated by Georgia Zachari and Stella Stergiou Wildcat under glass has been translated in more than 20 languages and is internationally acclaimed as a classic work of children’s fiction. With respect to the original text and its spirit and atmosphere, it is now being adapted into a graphic novel for a new generation of readers. BEST COMIC OF 2022 BY THE GREEK COMICS AWARDS SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 ANAGNOSTIS MAGAZINE LITERARY AWARD GRAPHIC NOVELS
67 GRAPHIC NOVELS Melia and Myrto are two sisters living on an Aegean island. They have their own secret code of communication, they love hearing their grandpa’s stories, they look forward to be reunited with their summer friends in a few months… But what they really love the most are the magical stories of the wildcat’s adventures, that their cousin Nikos recounts. The magic wildcat is a stuffed feline that stays locked in the living room inside a glass cabinet. He has one blue glass eye and one black, and he uses one or the other depending on whether it’s in a good mood or not. One summer day, something will happen that will upend all of their lives. Who might want to harm the wildcat? Set on a Greek island during the 1930’s as the nation is forced into a Fascist dictatorship, the story is told through the eyes of a young girl, who relates the experiences of her family as they are forced to accept life under a repressive government. The liveliness of the dialogue through a child’s perspective is combined with the seriousness and depth of the theme, to form a timeless, universal story about humanity, democracy and freedom.
68 GRAPHIC NOVELS Alki Zei (1925-2020), the legendary novelist, has shaped modern Greek literature and children’s fiction like no other. One of the most famous, multi-awarded and beloved contemporary Greek authors, she studied philosophy, drama and screenwriting. She lived an important part of her life as a political refugee in the Soviet Union and in Paris, until the reconstitution of the parliamentary republic in Greece in 1974. Her numerous awards and nominations include: • Children’s Literature Greek State Prize • Nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award • Nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for Literature • Italy’s Premio Andersen for Wildcat under glass • ALSC Mildred Batchelder for Wildcat under glass • Academy of Athens Award for her body of work • Decorated by the President of the Greek Republic with the Golden Cross of the Order of Honour • Commander of the Order of Arts & Letters by the French Ministry of Culture For more information on her life and work visit alkizei.com Georgia Zachari (1994) studied History of Art and in 2018 won the Greek Comics Award for Best New Artist. Stella Stergiou (1992) studied Architecture at the National Technical University of Athens and now works as an illustrator in Belgium.
69 GRAPHIC NOVELS ΕΪ Ι Ι Ι ! ΝΑ ΔΕΙΤΕ ΤΙ ΣΟΒΑΡΗ ΘΑ ΓΙΝΩ! ΜΑΡΗ ΑΡΤΕΜΗ! ΤΙ ΟΜΟΡΦΟ! ΚΑΛΕ ΠΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΩΣΑΤΕ ΕΤΣΙ ΟΛΑ! ΘΑ ΣΑΣ ΒΡΩ ΣΤΑ ΒΡΑΧΑΚΙΑ! Ο ΝΟΛΗΣ ΑΣ ΜΕΙΝΕΙ ΝΑ ΜΕ ΒΟΗΘΗΣΕΙ ΝΑ ΞΕΜΠΕΡΔΕΨΩ ΠΙΟ ΓΡΗΓΟΡΑ.
70 FOR AGES 10 AND UP CLICK HERE to see the book 152 pages | 21x28 | Paperback Near the rail tracks by Alki Zei adapted and illustrated by Stella Stergiou, Georgia Zachari GREEK IBBY AWARD 2024 FOR ADAPTION OF LITERARY WORKS FROM GREEK OR WORLD LITERATURE BOOK ADAPTION AWARD AT THE GREEK COMIC AWARD 2024 COMMENDATION FOR BEST ILLUSTRATION AT THE EBGE AWARD 2023 Adapted and illustrated by Stella Stergiou and Georgia Zachari, this graphic novel edition of Alki Zei’s masterpiece, Near the rail tracks, breathes new life our beloved characters. Having won several awards in Greece, this graphic novel has successfully captured the nostalgic wonder of Alki Zei’s novel, while allowing new generations of readers to fall in love with the story anew. GRAPHIC NOVELS ENGLISH SAMPLE AVAILABLE
71 GRAPHIC NOVELS Ten-year-old Sasha looks at the rails that “lead” to a new life every day from her window. Pith, as her father calls her, is looking for answers to thousands of questions that pop up like mushrooms in her head every now and then. Who will answer her questions? Her mom doesn’t have much patience for explanations. Her only hope is her father who listens to her carefully and in his little free time explains to her what she thirsts to know. Sesames—that’s what his daughter calls him—is a doctor and he doesn’t distinguish between the sick and the rich, nor between Russians and Poles or Jews. With these values, Sasha grows up in pre-revolutionary Russia, managing to stand up to injustice and learn what it means to be a true hero. She watches what is happening around her and waits with longing and excitement for the big change that knocks on her door.
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