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The colorful balloons (Greek and English, bilingual edition) Paperback – November 21, 2021

by Kalliopi Raikou (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 11 ratings
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Being in a long distance family challenges your resilience. There are many emotions to manage and one finds himself in two cultures and two or more languages. However, there are always smart ways to improve communication. A grandma has found one to help herself and her grandkid keep track of their love, language and moments.


What did Jason and his grandma come up with? How is he going to count the months until they meet again? The feelings and the thoughts of a young boy who lives with his parents in Dubai. His grandma helps him enjoy his days there but also remind him of his roots.

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  1. Print length
    36 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Fylatos Publishing
  4. Publication date
    November 21, 2021
  5. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.09 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    9606581071
  7. ISBN-13
    978-9606581076
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Kalliopi Raikou was born in Athens in 1971. She studied Literature with Humanities, has a Diploma in Classical Studies and Education, and trained in Art Therapy in Special Education. Kalliopi is also a qualified teacher of Greek as a Foreign Language and now teaches Greek to students from all over the world. In 1997, Kalliopi was awarded the European Label "Stimulating Language Learning" from the European Union and the Greek Ministry of Education. She has also contributed to a book for kids of the Greek diaspora in Australia. Her two children - Orestes and Electra - help her carry on and observe life.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fylatos Publishing (November 21, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 36 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9606581071
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9606581076
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.84 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.09 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 11 ratings

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Kalliopi Raikou was born in Athens in 1971. She studied Literature with Humanities, has a Diploma in Classical Studies and Education, and trained in Art Therapy in Special Education. Kalliopi is also a qualified teacher of Greek as a Foreign Language and now teaches Greek to students from all over the world. In 1997, Kalliopi was awarded the European Label "Stimulating Language Learning" from the European Union and the Greek Ministry of Education. She has also contributed to a book for kids of the Greek diaspora in Australia. Her two children - Orestes and Electra - help her carry on and observe life.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Heart warming story!
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
The concepts of sending balloons to Grandma which then travel to different countries add a beautiful layer of connection and adventure of the story. It captures the boy's longing for his grandma and his imaginative way of staying connectedacross distances. distances.
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Deb
5.0 out of 5 stars What a wonderful story!
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
This bilingual book is an adventure in imagination, color, family relationships. I loved reading it. I like that it provides so many opportunities to explore different concepts: the calendar and passage of time, colors, places around the world, the depth of love between family members. The fact that it is written in English and Greek makes it extra special! This is a book that should be shared with every kid.
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Ausita
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully illustrated story.
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024
This is a beautiful bilingual story with lots of information great ideas that will help children find ways to keep contact with their loved once, be it grandparents, cousins or other relatives.
The illustrations are lovely, an interesting style and beautiful arts throughout the book.

I got a free digital copy from the author and unfortunately, it is of a quite poor quality. The resolution is poor and it is pity that I could not really enjoy the illustrations, they do look very nice. It looks like someone just took pictures of the book and uploaded them.
Another issue I found was the English text difficult to be read (I won't say anything about the Greek language here because I don't read it). I am totally fine with wordy stories, but I find that there should be at least 1.5 space between the lines in order to make them easy to be read.
And I also find this story more suitable for 6+ YO.
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randy
5.0 out of 5 stars cute
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
Cute book and nice illustrations. I like that each color balloon represents something special!
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Jennifer N.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Trip to Greece
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024
This cute story written from a child's perspective will make you fall in love with Greece. The story is written in two languages, Greek and English, with lovely pictures.
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geek mom
5.0 out of 5 stars Grandparents will love this
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
A sweet book, in English and Greek, about a boy trying to stay close to his grandparents who live far away in Greece. Charming illustrations complement the storytelling.
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MORENIKE O
5.0 out of 5 stars Moving book about the special bonds between a grandparent and grandchild!
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2023
This is one of the best children’s stories that I have read in a while. It’s well written and conveys perfectly the bond between a child and a grandparent who live in different countries. It portrays well the story of the global citizen who straddles more than one culture, country and heritage. It brings back poignant memories of the strong bonds that my children shared with my parents, especially my mother. The latter shuttled between England, Nigeria, and the US, where we live, until she died unexpectedly in 2020. It was always so wonderful when we got to see her every few months. Every time they spoke, my children would ask her, “Grandma, when are you coming?” as does the child in this story. The book also aptly describes Dubai, which I visited in 2019. I love the whimsical illustrations! I have to admit the ending made me cry.
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cassie
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for learning Greek as a second language
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2022
Kalliope’s book is a great tool for Greek/English learners. As a Greek learner myself, I appreciate having both languages present on each page so I can read and understand. Not only is this a great book for bilingual children, but for bilingual adults as well. A beautiful story and very well done!
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