star.gr and Georgia Harda present new releases of children’s books with a variety of topics and wonderful illustrations. Books for great musicians, fairy tales that cultivate empathy and explain to children through excellent texts and images how important music, love, creation are, but also how loss and illness are part of the cycle of life.
20 books we’re reading right now
“Looking for Beethoven” by Youlas Michael
Diaplasis publications present Beethoven’s work Für Elise (For Elise) in the “The Great Musicians” series. In this original biography Eliza, fully alive, seeks to learn details about the life of her creator. Her search leads her to an old rehearsal room with abandoned period instruments. He wakes them up and they, more willing than ever, recount their experiences with Beethoven. Eliza will experience shocking moments with the stories that the cello, the piano, the violin will tell her… How about you experience them with her? Young readers can listen to the story’s narration and soundtrack.
“Cooking with Rossini” by Youlas Michael
In an original way, young readers will get to know the famous composer Rossini. The idea is original. You enter the cellar of an expensive restaurant and in the company of the old pots you learn the life story of the Italian composer Gioachino Rossini. The opera composer was also an excellent cook. Cooking and good food inspired him to write his famous works. His old pots will tell you everything. And if you’re hungry, they’ll cook you something to eat too! Young readers can listen to the story’s narration and soundtrack.
“The Exciting Day of Zafiroula and Katsaroulis” by Caroline Dall’Ava
Two very good friends, the mouse Zafiroula and the dog Katsaroulis, set out to go for a walk to eat sweets, but end up taking a trip to different times and places, where they see a lot of different creatures and things! Look to find the little Zafiroula, who is all lost, but also all the strange things that the two heroes encounter on their way.
“Looking for the bright path” by Giorgia Tsiakou
Educator and writer Giorgia Tsiakou presents a beautiful “bright” story about what is really important in children’s lives, with three beavers as protagonists. The little protagonists get close to nature and express their feelings. In this way they also learn to control them. The title of the book symbolizes the development of spirituality which is related to the virtues. The path to the light ..the good, the pure, the simple and the beautiful. Where one can discover joy, happiness and fulfillment of the soul.
Come along
together with Ya
on an exciting journey
path search
of the four seasons in nature.
Find out with him what that is
that has real value
to feel happy
and happy!
A pleasant but at the same time
didactic reading.
Published by Ocelotos publications.
“The Spider Potato” by Jory John
This particular potato doesn’t feel like taking a single step. She has everything as close to her as possible so she never has to get up from the dented sofa cushion. But isn’t that the best way to spend her life? Are you saying that sunlight and fresh air are better than what he sees on TV?
One of the biggest pedagogical dilemmas today concerns the time children spend in front of screens and how parents should manage this.
But maybe the solution is a power outage. Something that will get the little potato spider off her couch and push her into real life.
We don’t have to be on the edge: either screens only, or outside only. There is always a middle ground. The balance. It is published by Diaplasi publications.
New York Times Best Seller
“The Cool Bean” by Jory John
The school is full of cool beans, but our hero is not one of them. He used to hang out with them, but then things changed. Now everything is going wrong for him and he doesn’t feel cool at all. But one day something amazing happens to him. Something that will make him understand that kindness and kindness make you cooler than looks.
If the child’s first socialization group is the family, the second is the school. And from the age of six or seven onwards, school, classmates, social status inside and outside the classroom become of enormous importance to children. Mainly because they learn there how they will stand in the wider social groups in the future, build or destroy their self-confidence, self-esteem, teamwork and solidarity.
So does our bean: he wants to belong to the cool bean group. But what is cool? Is it the appearance? The talents? Sports skills? It is published by Diaplasi publications.
“Grandma’s recipe” by Afroula Berea
Grandma’s Recipe is a tender and nostalgic story for all ages. Through a wonderful illustration it presents us with memories from childhood, the years of innocence. Through this fairy tale, the author helps children to manage the loss of loved ones. Through the book, young readers will be able to understand what it’s like to manage the loss of a loved one and realize how important it is to be grateful to people who truly loved you. It is published by Enastron publications.
“It’s enough that I remember” by Irini-Georgia Galani
The tale of Irene-Georgia Galani is a touching story about a particularly sensitive subject: Alzheimer’s disease in the elderly. With this book, children’s emotional intelligence develops.
“My grandfather sometimes confuses my name with my mother’s and I don’t understand why he does that… Dad doesn’t let him drive anymore and when we cook he forgets if he put garlic or onion. How strange! Grandpa, don’t worry about anything, I’ll be here to remind you of everything!” It is published by Enastron publications.
A Strange Lady Called Dyslexia by Maros Theodorakis
A special book by Maros Theodorakis about Dyslexia. Through the story the readers that helps to develop the emotional intelligence of children, projecting healthy educational standards.
“One day a strange lady called Dyslexia comes to my class. Letters began to be lost and words to tumble. One person only knew how to help me and that was the SOS lady! Her design is amazing and believe me, Mrs. Dyslexia doesn’t catch one in front of her! What is this, so amazing? You will find out by flipping through this book!” It is published by Enastron publications.
Peppa Pig: The Easter Bunny Peppa
Author: Lauren Holowaty
Anubis publications present an Easter story starring Peppa.
This is a fantastic Easter egg hunt. Her friends will go crazy with this surprise hunt
and with George the chicken…but even more so with an unexpected and very special Easter Bunny!
A holiday story with game pages at the end of the book!
In the same series, “Easter with Pepa” and “Going to school?”
