{"product_id":"sky-cloud-city-maria-kamoulakou-9781732475885","title":"Sky Cloud City: (a fun adventure inspired by Greek mythology and an ancient Greek play -\"The Birds\"- by Aristophanes)","description":"An award-winning chapter book inspired by an ancient Greek comedy (The Birds, \u003cem\u003eOrnithes\u003c\/em\u003e) by Aristophanes.\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen two young friends purchase a pair of talking birds, an adventure set in ancient Greece begins! The two friends -Hope and Trusty- embark on a journey to the Land of the Birds, accompanied by two caged crows and a couple of stray dogs. There they meet a colorful king and address a hostile assembly of birds. With skill, eloquence and courage, the two friends end up uniting the birds in a common goal: to erect a huge city high up in the clouds. The founding of this city shakes up humankind and humbles Zeus and the Olympian gods. It triggers a series of events that benefit the birds and improves their status in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by a Greek archaeologist, this \u003cstrong\u003efun retelling\u003c\/strong\u003e of a popular ancient Greek play is an ode to friendship and to promises kept. It highlights the benefits of brotherhood, unity, democracy and peace. The story sends out a very \u003cstrong\u003epositive message\u003c\/strong\u003e to young readers: \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003enever hesitate to dream big\u003c\/em\u003e. Seemingly impossible goals CAN be reached with hard work and collaboration. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe skillful artwork by accomplished Greek artist, Natalia Kapatsoulia, brings the story to life, rendering the book appealing to kids and parents alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSky Cloud City is a short chapter book for ages 7+, grades 2-4 and for the young at heart...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn absolute must-have for the kids who LOVE Greek mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards, \u003c\/strong\u003eEarly Reader-First Chapter Books: \u003cem\u003eBronze Medal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Maria Kamoulakou\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1732475881\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781732475885\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Little Centaur Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/10\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.81lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.31d","brand":"Maria Kamoulakou","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44051525206271,"sku":"9781732475885","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6163b0c6-2500-484e-8021-4f7f5d7a28a5.jpg?v=1685013618","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sky-cloud-city-maria-kamoulakou-9781732475885","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}