{"product_id":"our-very-greek-summer-and-a-very-greek-baptism-hardcover","title":"Our Very Greek Summer: and a Very Greek Baptism - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKassi Psifogeorgou\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLaura Mocelin\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner 2023 STORY MONSTERS APPROVED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Our Very Greek Easter award-winning author comes a new book about summer and baptism in Greece.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e***Alina and her mom have been invited to a baptism in Greece over the summer by their close friends, the Papadopoulos family.***\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet ready for an enchanting journey through this stunningly illustrated story, and read about world-famous Greek hospitality! Learn about a traditional Greek baptism, from the godparents' important role to the celebratory feast and dancing called \"gledi\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is not just about the summer holidays but about the celebration of family and\u003cstrong\u003e the joy we feel when we gather together! \u003c\/strong\u003eIt's a reminder that no matter where we are in the world, \u003cstrong\u003ewe can always maintain the traditions that define us as people\u003c\/strong\u003e. A beautiful keepsake gift that children can enjoy all over the world focused on the \u003cstrong\u003eGreek 'philoxenia' and the Greek Orthodox Baptism.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisit the author's page for a video representation and more illustrations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Very Greek Summer is aimed at children aged 7-12 years and is written in playful fonts. However, reading ability is very subjective; what will be right for one child won't necessarily be right for another of the same age. The vocabulary is extensive, with many adverbs and adjectives and a rich telling. As children grow older, they can re-read the story, discover new meanings and enjoy it as much as the first time they read it. It may well be suitable for older children, depending on how enthusiastic they are about the theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther books in the series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Very Greek Easter: Orthodox Easter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 05, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51749299257632,"sku":"9781738440535","price":32.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4d7425c47aeb63ab8694eb0f2a87b166.webp?v=1779929369","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/our-very-greek-summer-and-a-very-greek-baptism-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}