The Boy Who Read Fairy Tales to the Hens (2018)
Text Sophia Mantouvalou
Illustration Kelly Matathia Kovo
Original language Greek
Publishing house Patakis Publications
Edition 2018, Greek
Awards or honours:
National Award for Children’s Literary Book, 2018.
Award «Pinelopi Maximou” of the Greek SECTION OF IBBY, for the year 2018.
Size 17 x 24
Pages 48
ISBN: 9789601673950
Available languages:
- Greek
Available translation:
Synopsis:
The grandmother tells fairy tales to the grandson, Nicolas, the hero of the book. What happened when the boy started reading fairy tales to the hens that were constantly underestimated by everyone? The hens started to think and fight. A story about gender equality, faith and strength that also underlines the significance of knowledge, imagination and creativity. The book is accompanied by a CD.
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