Fairy Tales

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Author: Christopher Denise

A chivalrous fairy tale, full of warmth and optimism, showing us the importance of cooperation and team spirit.

Another book featuring the hero Vagias, following the Caldecott award-winning...

A chivalrous fairy tale, full of warmth and optimism, showing us the importance of cooperation and team spirit.

Another book featuring the hero Vagias, following the Caldecott award-winning bestseller. 

A true knight, translated into 24 languages.

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  • Language Greek
  • Age Age from 3 years old years
  • Theme Theme Bedtime Stories, Adventure & Fantasy, Educational
  • Number of pages Number of pages 48
  • Cover Cover Hardcover
  • Year of publication Year of publication 2025
  • Publisher Publisher Metaichmio
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Description

Description

A chivalrous fairy tale, full of warmth and optimism, showing us the importance of cooperation and team spirit.

Another book featuring the hero Vagias, following the Caldecott award-winning bestseller. 

A true knight, translated into 24 languages.

A night full of responsibility and team spirit

  • Theme: Cooperation, Team Spirit, Friendship, Responsibility, Knights
  • Style: Tender, Optimistic, Encouraging
  • Age: 3+ years
  • Suitable for: Young children who love knightly adventures and stories about friendship and the importance of helping each other.

Why This Book Is Special:

  • Wonderful hero: Vagias is a lovable and brave character who becomes a role model.
  • Important messages: Teaches children the value of cooperation, responsibility, and team spirit in a simple and understandable way.
  • Enchanting illustration: The author himself, Christopher Denise, brings the story to life with his atmospheric and warm images.
  • Continuation of a beloved story: It is the continuation of the beloved and award-winning (Caldecott Honor) book "A True Knight".

The book has a hardcover and 48 pages. The author and illustrator is Christopher Denise.

About the series: The stories of Vaya

This book brings us a new adventure with the hero Vagia, the small but brave knight we met in the book "A True Knight". Vagia's stories are full of messages about friendship, courage, and the value of giving.

Suggestions for use by parents or educators:

  • Use the book as an opportunity to discuss the importance of cooperation in various everyday situations (e.g., at home, at school, in play).
  • Encourage children to think of ways they can help others.
  • Talk about how teamwork can make difficult tasks easier and more fun.
  • With the book you can:

  • Discuss: What did Vagias do to keep the castle safe? Why was it important for his friends to help him? How do we feel when we help someone or when we are helped?
  • Ask the child: What is your favorite task that you do with others? Have you ever helped a friend? How did you feel?
  • Play/Create/Imitate: Build your own "castle" with pillows and blankets and take on roles as knights of the night watch! Draw Vagias and his friends.
  • Read an excerpt

    "While the other knights slept, he lit the torches, patrolled the walls, and ensured that the fires were burning. All night long, Vagias made sure the castle was safe."

    A few words about the creator

    Christopher Denise is an award-winning author and illustrator of children's books. He is known for his warm and expressive illustrations that often depict lovable animal characters in tender or adventurous situations. His book "Knight Owl" received a Caldecott Honor and has been translated into many languages, capturing the hearts of young and adult readers worldwide. Denise creates stories that combine imagination with important values, such as friendship, courage, and cooperation.

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    Author
    Christopher Denise
    Publisher
    Metaichmio
    Illustrator
    Christopher Denise
    Language
    Greek
    Translation
    Maro Tavri
    Theme
    Bedtime Stories, Adventure & Fantasy, Educational
    Age
    from 3 years old years
    Cover
    Hardcover
    Number of Pages
    48
    Theme
    Princesses & Knights
    Release Date
    3/2025
    Publication Date
    2025
    Dimensions
    23x28 cm
    ISBN-13
    9786180343205

    Important information

    Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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    Description & Specifications

    A chivalrous fairy tale, full of warmth and optimism, showing us the importance of cooperation and team spirit.

    Another book featuring the hero Vagias, following the Caldecott award-winning bestseller. 

    A true knight, translated into 24 languages.

    A night full of responsibility and team spirit

    • Theme: Cooperation, Team Spirit, Friendship, Responsibility, Knights
    • Style: Tender, Optimistic, Encouraging
    • Age: 3+ years
    • Suitable for: Young children who love knightly adventures and stories about friendship and the importance of helping each other.

    Why This Book Is Special:

    • Wonderful hero: Vagias is a lovable and brave character who becomes a role model.
    • Important messages: Teaches children the value of cooperation, responsibility, and team spirit in a simple and understandable way.
    • Enchanting illustration: The author himself, Christopher Denise, brings the story to life with his atmospheric and warm images.
    • Continuation of a beloved story: It is the continuation of the beloved and award-winning (Caldecott Honor) book "A True Knight".

    The book has a hardcover and 48 pages. The author and illustrator is Christopher Denise.

    About the series: The stories of Vaya

    This book brings us a new adventure with the hero Vagia, the small but brave knight we met in the book "A True Knight". Vagia's stories are full of messages about friendship, courage, and the value of giving.

    Suggestions for use by parents or educators:

  • Use the book as an opportunity to discuss the importance of cooperation in various everyday situations (e.g., at home, at school, in play).
  • Encourage children to think of ways they can help others.
  • Talk about how teamwork can make difficult tasks easier and more fun.
  • With the book you can:

  • Discuss: What did Vagias do to keep the castle safe? Why was it important for his friends to help him? How do we feel when we help someone or when we are helped?
  • Ask the child: What is your favorite task that you do with others? Have you ever helped a friend? How did you feel?
  • Play/Create/Imitate: Build your own "castle" with pillows and blankets and take on roles as knights of the night watch! Draw Vagias and his friends.
  • Read an excerpt

    "While the other knights slept, he lit the torches, patrolled the walls, and ensured that the fires were burning. All night long, Vagias made sure the castle was safe."

    A few words about the creator

    Christopher Denise is an award-winning author and illustrator of children's books. He is known for his warm and expressive illustrations that often depict lovable animal characters in tender or adventurous situations. His book "Knight Owl" received a Caldecott Honor and has been translated into many languages, capturing the hearts of young and adult readers worldwide. Denise creates stories that combine imagination with important values, such as friendship, courage, and cooperation.

    Manufacturer

    Product Guides

    Book Excerpt

    Author
    Christopher Denise
    Publisher
    Metaichmio
    Illustrator
    Christopher Denise
    Language
    Greek
    Translation
    Maro Tavri
    Theme
    Bedtime Stories, Adventure & Fantasy, Educational
    Age
    from 3 years old years
    Cover
    Hardcover
    Number of Pages
    48
    Theme
    Princesses & Knights
    Release Date
    3/2025
    Publication Date
    2025
    Dimensions
    23x28 cm
    ISBN-13
    9786180343205

    Important information

    Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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