Have you ever thought about what all the heroes you love have in common?

Just before the festive season, we have an original story to tell you about little Icarus, filled with the books we loved this year! Open the festive envelope now! Once upon a time, there was little Ikaros. ‘I love colouring cards and envelopes,’ he mused as he prepared a present for his friend. He was going to give her the biggest book about Families. Suddenly, he heard the clock in the living room ticking insistently. “Oh! I’m late for our friend Rosie’s surprise party!” he thought. “I must set off now! It’s a long way to her house.” As he was going, he thought of calling some of his other friends, but discovered that Kuku Vau was having a carnival party, his beloved Tsio Tsio was looking for the Easter Bunny, and Tik and Tela and their new friend had other plans. Just before he arrived, he also found Xylarakis. ‘Do you want to come with me?’ asked little Ikaros. ‘I’ve been looking for the way home all day and I can’t find it,’ he replied. ‘But I’m going anyway,’ he thought. ‘Rosie is waiting for me!’He arrived, and what did he see: all his friends were there and the surprise party was actually for him! So, the friends on the hill played their hearts out and had a great time. Even the Nutcracker was there – what joy!We know full well that authentic stories inspire us and open up new worlds, the discovery of which fills us with even greater satisfaction! The Ikaros team wishes you a happy new year and hopes that 2017 will be shaped by the authentic stories you love.