Greek / Greece
Parti sto potami
(A party on the river)
Apostolidē, Christina
(Apostolidi, Christina)
(text)
Strumpēs, Seraphēm
(Stroumbis, Serafim)
(illus.)
Athēna: Psychogios, 2022. – 45 p.
(Series: Phraoulitsa; 125. 5-6 etōn – Eueliktē zōnē: Philanagnōsia)
ISBN 978-618-01-4569-4
Adoption | Family | Diversity | Outsider | Tolerance
Reading age: 5+
White Ravens issue: 2023
The last dinosaur on earth, the one-eyed snake, and the tailless platypus live happily together along the river, despite the malicious talk of the other animals. Their unusual family life becomes even larger and more colourful when they adopt a foundling, a pterodactylus they name Fteroti because of her feathers. She feels well-cared for by her three fathers: Papa Dino takes her on exciting excursions, Papa Platypus cooks the most delicious meals, and Papa Snake tells the best stories. Time passes, and when the first day of school arrives, all four are brimming with excitement. But at school Fteroti is treated as an outcast. Even though the papas do their best to console her, nothing changes – until they come up with the idea of throwing a party on the river! The topic of family diversity is approached here by showing that every family, no matter how it is made up, is based on love and caring. The expressive, simple illustrations in warm-toned colours enhance the world of emotions conveyed in the text. [TA]