Dora and the cat that was called Ulysses
Minoas Publications | 2020 | Illustrations: Renia Metallinou
I was completely alone until one day Dad and Mom gave me the most beautiful gift: a kitten from the Stray Animal Shelter.
Ulysses was handsome, small and sweet. I immediately became his mom and he was my baby, who I loved very much. We had a great time together!
But suddenly, Ulysses started doing mischief. And he was causing a lot of problems.
Meanwhile, Frixos, an unlikely hamster, also appeared. And then, then...
Critical reviews
This is a children’s story intended to raise the awareness of young readers, from an early age, to both the wonderful and the not so pleasant moments that come with living with a pet. It is something that will enable kids to become responsible adults, to behave properly with their fellow humans as well as with animals.
By this book and enjoy it! Kids who love to read and love four-legged creatures will adore it!
Olympia Katseni, matia.gr, 03/11/20
“Thus, the all-new ‘Dora and the cat named Ulysses’ combines ‘recreation and education’, making it an optimistic, pleasant, exciting and tender read, with subtle humor. It is a book that will be appreciated by young and old alike.”
Eleni Choreanthi, periou.gr, 21/03/20
“A book like this shows what genuine love for animals means [...] I confess that, now that my children have grown up, I enjoy reading stories like this on my own. I eagerly await Dora’s next adventure. I hope that Makis Tsitas will do me the favor!”
Kostas Stoforos, literature.gr, 20/03/20
“First of all, this particular book will communicate to your children the value of caring for animals and will make them love animals, even if they fear them. In reading the book, they will learn that we should not easily abandon human relationships with our friends and family. Animals are friends of man and we should protect and love them rather than abandon them at the first opportunity. Pets need patience and love. Makis Tsitas’ book teaches all of the above and should be read by every child!”
Maria Brenta, mariabrenta.blogspot.com, 10/03/20
“It is a wonderful book that (small) children will love.”
Panagiotis Diamadis, Εφημερίδα των Συντακτών, 14/03/20