Children’s books at Ikaros Publications

Ikaros Publications is delighted to announce the publication of books aimed at children.In Ikaros’s long history, amongst the books by great poets and prose writers, there are two books illustrated by Spyros Vassiliou that were aimed at young readers: Minos Dounias’s Children’s Songs (1948) and the folk tale Dili-Dili (1948).  In 2006, Dili-Dili was reprinted and rediscovered by readers, and in October 2010 it was released as a free app for iPhone and iPad devices. To date, more than 2,500 readers have downloaded the app.Today, we are announcing Ikaros’s entry into the children’s book market with a significant number of titles. A new logo has been designed for these books, reminiscent of the classic ‘Ikaros’ logo.  The publishing schedule runs from February 2012 until the end of the year. The books are as follows: Alexis Kyritsopoulos, Series: ‘If I Read’ – poets of the 1930s generation Co-published with the Benaki Museum This series serves, in a way, as a bridge between Ikaros’s classic books and children’s books. Alexis Kyritsopoulos draws inspiration from the poems of the great poets of the 1930s generation and writes a new fairy tale, illustrated by himself.Alexis Kyritsopoulos, Just a Little MoreA fairy tale inspired by the poems of Giorgos Seferis.Alexis Kyritsopoulos, BengaliA fairy tale inspired by the poems of Nikos Engonopoulos.♦Eugenios Trivizas, undoubtedly the best-known and most beloved children’s author, could not be missing from Ikaros’s catalogue of children’s books, especially from its very beginnings. Eugenios Trivizas,  Joe & Tsiou, illustrated by Liza IliouA humorous adaptation of the well-known English story Curious George, which overturns the image we have had until now of the famous little monkey, whilst emphasising freedom and respect for the environment.  The book will also be published in a special bilingual edition (English – Amharic) for children in Ethiopia. Joe and ChiuEugene Trivizas, The Camel’s Complaint, illustrated by Nikos KoutsisAhmet Hamamet, the solitary Bedouin, has a camel that tirelessly accompanies him on all his journeys. She is his comfort, his hope and his only companion. So, when the camel confides in him her dream of becoming as light as a gazelle and asks him to rid her of her hump, the Bedouin does not hesitate for a moment. Eugene Trivizas’s wild imagination and Nikos Koutsis’s skilled pen bring to life, in a thrilling way, the bustling Arab bazaars, the seedy harbours, the misty streets of London, the waiting rooms of cosmetic surgeons, the enchanting oases, the raging sandstorms and the bewildering optical illusions that make up this hilarious yet tragic allegory. The Camel’s ComplaintAntonis Dimitrakopoulos, The Dewdrop, illustrated by Ersi SpathopoulouThe Dewdrop wanders through nature trying to find an answer to her question: Do you know my name? A tender story by debut author Antonis Dimitrakopoulos, brought to life by the dreamlike illustrations of Ersi Spathopoulou.The catalogue will also include translated books from the international market, carefully selected for their high aesthetic quality and educational value.Axel Scheffler, series: Tick and TellaTranslated into Greek by: Philippos MandilarasThe multi-award-winning Axel Scheffler, creator of The Gruffalo, is the author of the Tick and Tella series. Two little rabbits learn to overcome their obstacles and fears through tender everyday stories.Tick and Tella - The Super SkateboardTick and Tella - The Little PondTick and Tella - The MonsterLeigh Hodgkinson, Goldilocks and Just One BearWe all know that when Goldilocks turned the three bears’ house upside down, they said goodbye to her with great relief. But have you ever wondered what happened next? Years later, the little bear gets lost in the big city, and guess who he meets! A clever and funny sequel to a much-loved fairy tale, by an award-winning illustrator. Simon Puttock, What a Strange Baby! Grrr!, illustrated by Nadia Shireen Mr and Mrs Deer didn’t have a baby of their own but they would have loved to… Just imagine their joy when one day they found a tiny little baby on their doorstep.  But – how strange! – this baby wouldn’t stop growling… They called their friends to help them, but, one by one, they vanished… How strange! Helen Stephens, How to Hide a LionWhere can a little girl hide a huge lion? It’s not easy, but Ellie has to do her best. Because Mum and Dad aren’t too keen on having lions in the house. Will Ellie be able to hide her lion forever?♦Birdie Black, A Gift for Everyone, illustrated by Rosalind BeardshawHow many gifts can you make with a roll of fabric that’s red, warm and so, so Christmassy? Countless! A warm, tender story about the value of giving and the joy we all feel when we give, with wonderful illustrations by the acclaimed illustrator Rosalind Beardshaw. A book destined to become a classic.♦Play & Read seriesCorina Fletcher & Britta Teckentrup, Play & Read on the FarmAn original pop-up book that transforms into a three-dimensional farm for endless play. Play & Read on the FarmOliver Jeffers, Oops... It Got StuckIkaros Publications presents, for the first time in Greece, the multi-award-winning illustrator and children’s book author, Oliver Jeffers. In the first book to be released, titled Oops... It’s Stuck, Floyd’s kite gets stuck in the branches of a tree. His attempts to get it down lead to hilarious scenes!