• Theme: True story, Faith, Devotion, Human-animal love, Japan, Dogs, Values
• Style: Touching, tender, instructive, based on true events, with simplicity and sensitivity.
• Age: 4–8 years

Children who love stories with animals, especially those based on true events and convey strong emotions. It is an excellent choice to talk about the deep and selfless relationship that can develop between humans and animals. Through the story of Hachiko, children can learn about one of the most famous and moving examples of loyalty worldwide.

• Presents the world-renowned and beloved true story of Hachiko in a tender, simple, and completely understandable way for children.
• The insightful narration by Manos Bonanos brings to life with respect and sensitivity the touching adventure of the loyal Akita dog.
• The illustrations by Maria Thymi capture with particular tenderness and expressiveness the emotions of the story and the atmosphere of the era.
• Teaches in the most direct way the value of love, faith, and devotion that can last forever, even in the most difficult circumstances.
• Belongs to the beautiful series "Stories from a Better World" by Papadopoulos Publications, which aims to inspire children with examples of morals, virtues, and strong emotions.

Book with a hardcover and 36 pages, featuring the beautiful and emotional illustrations by Maria Thymi, which ideally complement the tender and instructive narration of the true story of Hachiko.

The book belongs to the series "Stories from a Better World" by Papadopoulos Publications. This series presents touching and inspiring stories, true or fictional, aiming to convey important values to children such as friendship, devotion, solidarity, and love, showing them examples that can make our world a little better and more humane.

• Ideal for discussing animal welfare, the importance of respecting animals, and the responsibility we have towards them.
• It can serve as an opportunity for children to learn about Japan, the city of Tokyo (where the Hachiko statue is located), and elements of its culture.
• Helps cultivate empathy and understanding of deep emotions such as loyalty, love, the sorrow of loss, and hope.

Inspired by the book, you can:

• Discuss: How did Hachiko feel about his owner, Professor Ueno? Why do you think he continued to go to the station every day for so many years, even after his death? What does the word "devotion" mean to you?
• Ask the child: Do you have a pet or would you like to have one? How do you show your love to it, or how would you show it? How did you find Hachiko's story? What did it make you feel (e.g., joy, sadness, admiration)?
• Create: Draw Hachiko at Shibuya station, write a small letter to Hachiko expressing your feelings, or learn more about the Akita dog breed and their history.

• Author: Manos Bonanos Manos Bonanos was born in Athens in 1979. He studied History and Archaeology at the University of Athens, with postgraduate studies in Glasgow and the Hellenic Open University (Creative Writing). He works as a translator and editor of literary texts, while also writing short stories and books for children, conveying stories with sensitivity, knowledge, and a love for writing.

• Illustrator: Maria Thymi Maria Thymi was born in Athens in 1972. She is a graduate of the Graphic Design department of the TEI of Athens and a self-taught illustrator. Her work has been printed in many publications, magazines, and packaging. She collaborates with publishing houses, bringing children's stories to life with her characteristic, tender, and expressive style.