The history of Cyprus from its mythical beginnings to the present, presented in simple, fun verses that help children make their first acquaintance with the island, its tumultuous history, and its culture...

“The god of the sea gets angry and suddenly gives a blow, scattering a piece of Asia in the Mediterranean. And so, they say, Cyprus was formed, a stone left in the sea by the god's strike.”

... with colorful, lighthearted, and humorous illustrations by Natalia Kapatsoulia.