• Topic: Ancient Athens, Daily Life in Antiquity, History for Kids, Culture, Ancient Greece
• Style: Educational, narrative, lively, with historical accuracy adapted to children's understanding.
• Age: 6–10 years old

Children who love history and want to learn how people—and especially children—lived in ancient Greece. It is ideal for young readers to get to know the daily life, customs, festivals, and habits of ancient Athens in a way that will captivate them. It is an excellent choice to complement and enrich the school history curriculum in an enjoyable and experiential way.

• It presents ancient Athens through the eyes of a child, Myrrini, making history accessible, familiar, and extremely interesting for young readers.
• The author, Katerina Servi, is an archaeologist, ensuring the historical accuracy and authenticity of the information presented.
• The detailed and vibrant illustrations by Lela Stroutsi faithfully depict the era, buildings, costumes, and everyday scenes, taking children back in time.
• It belongs to the beloved and award-winning series "My Ancient Friends", which has been loved by children, parents, and educators for its unique way of bringing children closer to Greek history.
• It helps children understand that life in antiquity, although very different, had its own joys, activities, games, and challenges, making the past more tangible.

Book with a hardcover and 36 pages, with rich, colorful illustrations by Lela Stroutsi that bring ancient Athens to life.

The book belongs to the successful and award-winning series "My Ancient Friends" by Patakis Publishers, written by archaeologist Katerina Servi. Each book in the series introduces us to a child from a different period or region of the ancient Greek world (such as Glaucus the Minoan, Alexandra the Mycenaean, Leon the Spartan), bringing to life their daily life, adventures, and world in a unique way.

• Ideal for accompanying or preparing a visit to archaeological sites such as the Acropolis and the Ancient Agora, or to archaeological museums.
• It can serve as a trigger for creative activities in the classroom or at home, such as painting scenes from ancient Athens, making simple objects inspired by the era, or even small theatrical performances.
• Helps in the development of historical perception, empathy, and understanding of the past, connecting it with a child's experience.

Inspired by the book you can:

• Discuss: What was Myrrhine's house like? What did ancient Athenians eat? What games did children play back then? What were the differences in the lives of boys and girls in ancient Athens?
• Ask the child: What impressed you most about Myrrhine's life? Would you like to live in ancient Athens for a day? What would you do? Which festival or custom would you like to see up close?
• Play: Imagine you are Myrrhine and her friends and play in the "ancient market," hold a "procession for the Panathenaea," or design vases with scenes from daily life.

• Author: Katerina Servi Katerina Servi is an archaeologist and author, with a special love for history and the way it can become accessible to children. Through her award-winning series "My Ancient Friends" (Patakis Publications) and other books, she manages to transport young readers to distant eras, bringing the past to life in an exciting, accurate, and thoroughly educational manner.

• Illustrator: Lela Stroutsi Lela Stroutsi is a talented and multi-award-winning children's book illustrator. Although her initial studies were in economics, her great love for painting led her to the magical world of illustration. She has collaborated with many authors and publishing houses, giving form to countless heroes and stories with her vivid and expressive style, including the successful series "My Ancient Friends".