Online Catalogue :: Kitrino Patini Publishing

Category: Children’s books

  • Mardouk

    Mardouk

    A thrilling journey from Babylon to the stars· where science meets friendship and secrets reshape the universe. From video games to galaxies -οne boy’s bet leads to an unforgettable cosmic adventure.

    Awards & Recognition 🌟

    • Selected by the Eugenides Foundation Library for its Online Parent-Child Reading Club (Astronomy Series), featuring an innovative educational program inspired by reader’s theatre.
    • Chosen by the “Vivliodromies” Reading Contest, a renowned literacy initiative across Greece, Cyprus, and the Greek diaspora.
    • Nominated by IBBY Greece for the prestigious Fani Apostolidou Award (2010) as an outstanding middle-grade novel for upper elementary and junior high school readers.

    When eleven-year-old Marios Doukas —a sworn video game addict— hears about a school competition with a once-in-a-lifetime prize, everything changes. The winner gets a place at an elite space camp, and Marios wants it badly. But there’s a catch: he has just bet Athena, the smartest girl in his class, that he will win… and there’s no turning back now. With his friends by his side, and some unexpected help from his older sister, who’s secretly chatting with someone online, Marios dives headfirst into the challenge. Soon, a mysterious journey through time, an eccentric astronomer, and a Babylonian boy named Marduk lead him into an extraordinary adventure that blends science, history, and family secrets. A captivating middle-grade novel that explores astronomy, digital addiction, online safety, teamwork, and friendship —perfect for young readers who love science, mystery, and the thrill of discovery.

  • The Song of the Rain

    The Song of the Rain

    A poetic journey through rivers, seas, and rainbows

    Can a star turn into rain? And what must a cloud do if it doesn’t want to? So begins a fascinating adventure — the journey of the rain, a poetic exploration through serene lakes, murmuring rivers, and stormy seas. Along the way, little readers discover the mysteries hidden within the rainbow and the endless wonders of nature. A beautifully illustrated, lyrical picture book that invites children to dream, imagine, and ask the biggest questions: Does the journey of the rain ever truly end?
  • A Brave Dog

    A Brave Dog

    A story about the uniqueness of the relationship between humans and animals, their responsible guardianship and the right we all have to a roof over our heads. Wild, domesticated or pets, animals experience joys and sorrows just like us, they accompany us in earthly paradises and suffer the same in painful disasters. They deserve our respect, care and love, because we all share the same home, our Earth. Contains advice for responsible guardianship from Dr. Christos Karagiannis, a behavioral veterinarian.
  • Lea + Perla

    Lea + Perla

    Lea is inseparable from Perla, her favorite stuffed kitten. They play together, sleep together, dance together… And when Lea travels, she always has Perla with her! But an adventure teaches little Lea that she must be responsible and take care of what she loves. Especially if she wants to adopt a real animal one day… Because true friends are forever.
  • Stories and News

    Stories and News

    Truth or lies? Is there a way to distinguish true from false information? The children themselves will give the answer by writing their own stories and news. Because there are many kinds of stories. Some stories can become news. But not all stories are true, just as not all news is true. Greece is the second country in the world in the production of false news, that is, fake news. A guide for aspiring writers and journalists. For those who want to distinguish stories from news. Truth from lies. 
  • Spring Everywhere

    Spring Everywhere

    A fairy tale dedicated to the spring that nestles in our hearts! “Spring comes loaded with gifts. What shall we give it?” says the swallow. “Let’s all get together, and a brilliant idea will be born!” says the ladybug. A gift for spring? But what? What will the forest creatures think of to surprise her?
  • From just before to later on

    From just before to later on

    What happened just before the hunter shot the wolf to save the girl in red and her grandmother? And then? Did he finally shoot? If not, how could – or perhaps should – things have developed in the story of the – as we think – well-known fairy tale? And then what? Simply, there is nothing bad without something good emerging afterwards. Or as the wise men used to say: No evil without pure good.
  • I love you! Can you hear me?

    I love you! Can you hear me?

    I love you, can you hear me? Powerful words… Words that touch the hearts of young and old. I love you, can you hear me? Or maybe not? A fairy tale based on a true story, which speaks to young and old about childhood hearing loss or deafness, hearing aids, diversity, family and the power of love. A useful tool for parents, educators and hearing specialists, which also includes creative activities.
  • Just Like Me – A book for kids and animals

    Just Like Me – A book for kids and animals

    Animals play, learn, express themselves and love. Just like children do! A book with short, interesting information about the animal kingdom and real photos, which capture children’s attention and help them connect with nature. An invitation to explore for the little scientists of our lives! Includes suggested activities compatible with Montessori pedagogy and supporting material.
  • Mom, Make me a Witch

    Mom, Make me a Witch

    A piece of paper shares ideas like a walking tree. A pair of scissors takes its first steps. A knife defines the lines of a strange witch who drives away the darkness. And all together they tell us a story. Just one? Many! The occasion was a paper toy, made from an old newspaper. A witch, who travels on her broomstick, in space and time. A year with faded childhood memories. And the space, a small memory from a messy childhood room, of toys, pencils, crumpled papers, cut and painted papers, ready to become houses, ships, figures. All kept in the house of memories A small cone will be the body. A paper ball is her head. And her dress? Colorful little papers, in order and disorder, giving movement in the stillness.