My Grandpa
Patakis Publications | 2019 | Illustration: Lila Kalogeri
“My grandpa is special.And he is certainly the best!
I know it, but so does everyone else.
With him everything is wonderful and exciting!
If you read this book, you will know why.”
Critical Reviews
“In his books, M. Tsitas raises the issues that affect and address the many and multifaceted needs of children. His points are relevant and well-aimed, so as to provoke, as much as possible, positive and creative acts, which are also revealed in the successful illustrations that, in turn, stoke the colorful, youthful imagination.”
Niki Salpadimou, Noumas newspaper, December 2019
“Makis Tsitas’ sweet story deals with the special relationship between grandfather and grandchild, motivating its young readers to find things that make their own grandfather special and to share them, while not forgetting to say: ‘I love you.’”
Athinorama, 10/07/19
“Once again, Makis Tsitas manages to reach the hearts of young readers. This time in the form of a beloved grandfather, focusing on everything that a grandfather can offer his grandchild. Things that are apparent, but by no means given.”
Erika Athanasiou, kifisianews.gr, July 2019
“The main thing that characterizes Makis Tsitas’ writing in his children’s books is the particular, disarming and extremely unique style that is purely primal.
Without forcing impressions. The total simplicity of expressed emotions. The purity of the language. The elemental.
He does not care for pretense, but rather delves into the psyche of his heroes, their relationships and views, their behavior towards the world around them.”
Eleni Choreanthi, fractalart.gr, 03/07/19
“Through simple and subtle humor, the author talks about the love of a grandfather we would all like to have. But he also speaks of the grandfathers we all have… The activities at the end of the book help children discover things about their own grandfathers…”
Kostas Stoforos, literature.gr, 30/06/19
"Makis Tsitas describes the perfect grandfather, always present, always ready to play and travel, always ready for adventures and stories, always ready to share and show support, and always ready to spend quality time with his grandson. With short and sharp texts, carefully measured words and cinematic close-ups of select and representative moments, grandfather and grandson reveal the ingredients that make up a wonderful relationship.”
Apostolos Pappos, elniplex.gr, 09/06/19