Still a Child

The writing duo collaborates with Petros Bouloubassis to introduce us to a wonderful hero: a boy who dreams of one day becoming a knight, and does his utmost to acquire all the necessary equipment: shield, sword, helmet. But when the girl needs his help, he will realise that the real equipment is willpower, effort and perseverance.

The quiet village of ants is thrown into turmoil by an unexpected, literally sky-sent gift. Next door, a bear with a sweet tooth and an irresistible itch wanders unsuspectingly through the forest. But how are all these things connected? Take a guess! With a drop of honey…

Can you describe happiness? Can you draw it? Can you see it? Is there a book that explains what happiness looks like? In this book, the young protagonist shares secrets with you on how to make the people you love happy! Come and discover moments that bring happiness in our everyday lives. Thodoris Papaioannou has penned yet another wonderful, symbolic story, and Petros Bouloubassis takes us on a journey with illustrations that look as though they’ve been taken straight from an art exhibition.

Still a Child is a rare collection of metrical poems, which strikes a marvellous balance not only between the serious and the humorous sides of life but also between childlike and adult wisdom. Themes such as time, fear, school, mistakes and flaws are presented with such disarming honesty, simplicity and humour that, by the end, we’ll all want to make mistakes, rush off to the dentist and build chaotic windmills! Waking up in the morning, a visit to the dentist, how to train your dog, nightmares, mischief, clouds of sadness – everything seems happier and more hopeful when you’re still a child! Could anyone wish for anything more magical? The author identifies with children’s innocent questions and everyday worries. She tackles all the issues that concern children and is determined to find solutions, even if they are absolutely hilarious!

What can you do with a book? In this book, Stavroula Pagona and Daniela Stamatiaidi suggest many ideas and uses for our favourite books. A short guide to books, with little Eddie guiding us through the pages so we can discover books in ways we’ve never imagined before!

Still a Child is a rare collection of metrical poems, which strikes a marvellous balance not only between the serious and the humorous sides of life but also between childlike and adult wisdom. Themes such as time, fear, school, mistakes and flaws are presented with such disarming honesty, simplicity and humour that, by the end, we’ll all want to make mistakes, rush off to the dentist and build chaotic windmills! Waking up in the morning, a visit to the dentist, how to train your dog, nightmares, mischief, clouds of sadness – everything seems happier and more hopeful when you’re still a child! Could anyone wish for anything more magical? The author identifies with children’s innocent questions and everyday worries. She tackles all the issues that concern children and is determined to find solutions, even if they are absolutely hilarious!