Our Very Greek Summer

<p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>★ </em><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)><em>2023 </em>Royal Dragonfly Book Award</strong></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>A Greek summer to remember! For anyone with roots memories or dreams of Greece</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Alina and her mom are off to Greece for the summer invited by their close friends the Papadopoulos family. From sun-drenched village streets to lively family gatherings Alina is immersed in Greek traditions delicious food and the warmth of true hospitality. But the highlight of her trip is witnessing a traditional Greek baptism-where she begins to understand the deeper meaning of culture and connection.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>This picture book introduces children to:</strong></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>- The Greek Orthodox baptism through the eyes of a child</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>- The beauty of Greek traditions and family customs</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>- The joy of exploring your roots and heritage</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>- A warm relatable story set in a Greek village</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>More in the Our Very Greek series:</strong></p><ul><li><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Our Very Greek Easter</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> - a journey through Holy Week traditions</span></li><li><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Our Very Greek Traditions & A Few Superstitions</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> - a playful guide to everyday customs</span></li></ul><p></p>