Theme: Christmas, Music, Humor, Good triumphs over evil 

Style: Funny, rhythmic and imaginative, with strong elements of a fairy tale. Age: 4–8 years

It is the ideal choice to introduce your child to the spirit of Christmas in an unconventional, humorous way, far from the classic sugary fairy tales. It is perfect for children who love wordplay and funny stories, and it is great for lively and theatrical readings, especially during the holiday season.

• The Magic of Trivizas: The book is signed by Eugene Trivizas, who is the most imaginative Greek storyteller, full of ingenuity and humor.

• Theatrical Approach: The story has become a successful theatrical performance for many years, thanks to the liveliness of its dialogues and characters.

• Timeless Message: It playfully teaches that joy, music, and kindness can transform even the most "dark" hearts.

• Delightful Illustration: Kelly Stamoulaki's illustrations bring life and color to both the dreadful and cheerful characters, enhancing the comic element.

The edition has a hardcover and contains 48 pages, with rich, colorful illustrations that perfectly complement Trivizas' text. The large font and vibrant images make it an easy and attractive read for young readers and parents.

Fricantela is one of the most beloved creations of Eugene Trivizas, the author who gifted Greek children's literature with iconic characters. It belongs to a series of stories that combine fantasy with Greek elements, twists, and humor, just like the famous "Trakatruka, the whale that eats fairy tales".

• Use the book as an opportunity to sing carols or other Christmas songs and discuss the importance of music.

• Encourage the child to act out the terrible expressions of Frikantela or the joy of the children singing, enhancing emotional expression.

• Focus on the imaginative words and phrases of Trivizas and ask the child to invent their own "terrible" or funny words.

• Discuss: "Why did Frikantela hate carols so much? What made her change her mind?" or "What is the most horrible thing a witch could do?"

• Ask the child: "If you heard the carols, what would be the first wish you would make?"

• Play/Create/Imitate: Make Christmas cards or ornaments and play music loudly, just like the children in the story did to defeat the witch.

Eugenios Trivizas is one of the most important and prolific Greek authors of children's books, an academic and professor of sociology. His work is distinguished by its exemplary humor, inventiveness, and subversive ideas. He has been honored with numerous awards and is considered the author who opened new paths in Greek children's literature. Kelly Stamoulaki is an actress, director, and author, known for her contribution to children's theater. Her collaboration with Trivizas and the illustration of "Frikantela" highlight the cinematic and theatrical dimension of the fairy tale.