This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Α few words about me...
Once upon a time, somewhere in the most beautiful country of the world, Greece, I was born and grew up in a traditional, ordinary family.
Because of my father's work, we used to travel around the country very often so I had the opportunity to meet new people all the time.
The thing that inspired me to create fairy tales was the long conversations I had with all these old and wise people, who I met in my travels.
To be honest, I have not studied to write fairy tales. "The only thing that somebody needs to write a fairy tale is imagination and nobody can teach you about imagination" a little wise girl said once.
I would like to thank all of you, who choose my stories, because I created them with a lot of love. I hope that you are going to hug them like you hug your babies at nights.
I wish your "little monsters" have always sweet dreams..!
Faithfully yours, Katerina Mparma
Reviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite
Tell Me Granny: Tales Distilled and Crafted by a Greek Teller is a children's story written by Katerina Mparmpa and illustrated by Orestis Diamantis. The author grew up in Greece and traveled throughout the country with her family. She learned many traditional Greek tales and fables, which she's now presenting for an English-speaking audience. Tell Me Granny is a story told to a grandmother's small grandson when he's visiting with her. The two of them are sitting on a couch before a wood-burning stove. As they watch the flames flickering and dancing, Granny tells the story of how the earth, water and sky were made. They were once brothers, she explains, who lived together for thousands of years until the sky had an idea.
Katerina Mparmpa's children's fable, Tell Me Granny: Tales Distilled and Crafted by a Greek Teller is hauntingly lovely and magical. The author creates a warm and enticing space in that little room where Granny sits with her grandchild, and the story she tells him had me instantly entranced. Diamantis' illustrations are marvelous! Each panel is richly colored and fits the story-line perfectly. The pictures of the earth, sky and sea changing and adapting to their new roles are imaginative and joyous, and those scenes of Granny and her grandson sitting by the fire are unforgettably poignant. Tell Me Granny reminded me somewhat of some traditional Native American myths, but with its own distinct flair and background. This is a special book for bedtime or a visit with a grandchild. Tell Me Granny: Tales Distilled and Crafted by a Greek Teller is most highly recommended.
