- Theme: Mystery for children, Problem solving, Friendship, Penguins, Humor, Adventure
- Style: Funny, adventurous, full of twists, clever dialogues, and playful mood.
- Age: 3–6 years old
Pitsimpouinoi: My First Mysteries: The Great Pits Party – Who Stole the Cake?
The Pitsimpouinoi are preparing the perfect pits party, but... someone has other, sneaky (and greedy) plans!
Our friends, the Pitsimpouinoi, are eagerly awaiting the great pits party! They have prepared everything: balloons, games, and a delicious, huge cake. However, at the time of the party, the cake mysteriously disappears! Oh, who could be the culprit? The little detectives Pit and Posto immediately spring into action to solve the sweet mystery of the missing cake, following the clues (and the crumbs!).
- Theme: Mystery for children, Problem solving, Friendship, Penguins, Humor, Adventure
- Style: Funny, adventurous, full of twists, clever dialogues, and playful mood.
- Age: 3–6 years old
Suitable for:
Young readers who love mystery stories and funny detectives with amusing names! Ideal for children who enjoy stories with penguins and clever, funny animals that get involved in incredible adventures. It is a perfect way to encourage observational skills and inductive reasoning in an enjoyable and very entertaining way.
Why This Book Is Special:
- Introduces children to the world of mystery stories with a simple, understandable, and very humorous style.
- The Pitsimpouinoi are lovable, funny, and clever characters that children will adore and want to follow in their investigations.
- The lively, colorful, and humorous illustrations by Sofia Touliatou elevate the story and offer countless details for observation.
- Encourages children to search for clues on the pages and try to solve the mystery along with the heroes.
- It is a fun adventure that keeps the interest undiminished until the last page, with a solution that will surely surprise!
About the Series: Little Penguins: My First Mysteries
The book is part of the series "Pitsibouins: My First Mysteries". The series follows the hilarious adventures of the little penguin detectives Pit and Posto as they solve funny and incredible mysteries, ideal for introducing children to the concept of problem-solving and observation in the most entertaining way.
Suggestions for Use by Parents or Educators:
- Ideal for children to develop their observational skills, by searching for clues and details in the images that might help solve the mystery (who is missing? what is lying on the ground?).
- Can be used to talk about the importance of cooperation and exchanging ideas when trying to solve a problem or a mystery.
- Encourages critical thinking and the ability to draw simple conclusions based on the story's data.
Inspired by the book, you can:
- Discuss: Who did you think stole the cake at first? Why? How did the Pitsimbouins manage to find the culprit? What would you do if your party cake disappeared?
- Ask the child: Who is your favorite Pitsimbouin? What clues did the detectives find? What was the funniest part of the story? What is your favorite sweet at a party?
- Play: Set up your own "mystery" at home (e.g., hide an object and leave funny clues for the children to find it), make detective hats or penguin masks, or draw the Pitsimbouins in their attempt to solve the mystery of the missing treat!
A few words about the creators:
Eftychia Giannaki is an acclaimed author of crime fiction, who has brought her love of mystery into the world of children. Her children's books stand out for their plot and humor, having won the love of both young and adult readers.
Sofia Touliatou is one of the most recognizable and award-winning illustrators in Greece and abroad. She has been honored with EBGE awards and has been nominated for international distinctions, while her works are published in many countries, always bearing the mark of optimism and creativity.
Manufacturer
- Authors
- Eytychia Giannaki, Sofia Touliatou
- Publisher
- Ikaros
- Illustrator
- Sophia Touliatou
- Language
- Greek
- Subtitle
- The Big Pizza Party
- Theme
- Adventure & Fantasy, Educational
- Age
- from 3 years old years
- Popular Series
- Pitsimpouinoi
- Cover
- Hardcover
- Number of Pages
- 36
- Release Date
- 9/2020
- Publication Date
- 2020
- Dimensions
- 22x22 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9789605723576
Important information
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