Preschool children who are beginning to fear the dark, noises, or "monsters". This is the ideal book to show them in a funny way that our imagination sometimes plays tricks on us and that friendship is the best light in the darkness.
A funny story about the fear of the dark and the power of friendship!
Tik and Tela are playing hide and seek at home. But when Tik hides under the bed, he hears a scary noise... GRRR! It must be a big, hungry monster! Tik is very scared, but luckily Tela is there to help him face his fear. What will they finally discover under the bed?
The book "Tik and Tela: The Monster" by the much-loved Axel Scheffler is a tender and hilarious story that helps children manage their fears. In a simple way and with lots of humor, it shows that with a good friend by our side, even the scariest monsters may not be so scary after all!
Theme: Fear (of the dark/the unknown), Friendship, Courage
Tone: Humorous, tender, reassuring.
Age: 2+ years
Suitable for
Preschool children who are beginning to fear the dark, noises, or "monsters". This is the ideal book to show them in a funny way that our imagination sometimes plays tricks on us and that friendship is the best light in the darkness.
Why This Book Is Special:
- It addresses a classic childhood fear with humor and tenderness, without underestimating it.
- It shows the power of friendship and how friends help each other overcome difficulties.
- The twist at the end is hilarious and offers great relief to children.
- Axel Scheffler's illustrations are, as always, unique, expressive, and full of details that children love.
With the book you can:
- Discuss: What did Tik think he heard? What was it actually? What scares you sometimes?
- Play: Hide and seek inside the house or make funny sounds and guess where they come from.
- Read the story with a flashlight under the covers for a more atmospheric experience!
About the Creator:
Axel Scheffler is a world-renowned German illustrator and author, known for his collaboration with Julia Donaldson on phenomenon books such as "The Gruffalo." The "Pip and Posy" series, which he both writes and illustrates, has been loved by millions of children around the world for its lovable characters and tender stories that touch the heart of childhood.
Manufacturer
- Author
- Axel Scheffler
- Publisher
- Ikaros
- Original Title
- Pip and Posy
- Illustrator
- Axel Scheffler
- Language
- Greek
- Translation
- Philip Mandilaras
- Subtitle
- The Monster
- Theme
- Emotional Intelligence, Adventure & Fantasy
- Age
- from 1 year years
- Popular Series
- Tick and Tella
- Cover
- Hardcover
- Number of Pages
- 32
- Release Date
- 5/2012
- Publication Date
- 2012
- Dimensions
- 23x23 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9789609527385
Important information
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