Loukoumi


Book Description

Loukoumi is a children's book about a Little lamb named Loukoumi who was supposed to go to America with her family, but she got on the wrong plane and then the wrong train and then the wrong boat. In this international journey through Greece, France, Italy and Morocco, Loukoumi meets Fistiki the cat, Dean the dog and Marika the monkey, each helping Loukoumi find her way home. Come meet Loukoumi and friends as they embark on their very special adventure. For a celebrity narration of the book including the voices of Oscar winner Olympia Dukakis, Grammy winner Gloria Gaynor, American Idol's Constantine Maroulis, Guiding Light star Frank Dicopoulos and CBS News Anchor Alexis Christoforous check out the new book "Growing Up With Loukoumi," which includes narrations of both books.




Loukoumi's Good Deeds


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iParenting Media Outstanding Book Award Winner Narrated by Emmy Award winner Jennifer Aniston. Loukoumi, the fluffy, cuddly lamb, returns with Loukoumi s Good Deeds, the third title in the award winning series of illustrated books by Nick Katsoris for children preschool and ages 4-8. Loukoumi's Good Deeds follows Loukoumi through her day as she discovers how easy it is to make other people happy by doing something nice. Loukoumi's Good Deeds continues the adventures of Loukoumi and her friends Gus the Bear, Fistiki the Cat, Dean the Dog and Marika the Monkey. Whether it s cleaning the house, lending a helping hand or showing your grandparents how much you love them, kids will find that each good deed is unique in its own special way and can make a huge difference in the lives of those around them.




Loukoumi and the Schoolyard Bully


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"Loukoumi is about to have a baby brother. When her friends discuss what to name him, schoolyard bully, Igor the Alligator, makes fun of Loukoumi's name. During the course of the day, however, Igor realizes that bullying is not cool, and although Loukoumi's name is different, everyone is really the same."--Page 4 of cover.




Inspiring Stories That Make a Difference by 75 Kids Who Changed Their Worlds


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Inspired by Nick Katsoris’ children’s book series about a fluffy little lamb named Loukoumi, The Loukoumi Make A Difference Foundation teaches children to make a difference in their lives and the lives of others, uniting over 100,000 children annually to do good deeds. Come From Away is the award-winning musical about how during the week of 9/11, 7,000 stranded airline passengers found a safe harbor in Newfoundland, and were embraced by the people of Gander, while the world around them was thrown into chaos. Together The Loukoumi Foundation and Come From Away have partnered to share their joint message of kindness through the stories of 75 children, who are having fun paying it forward for causes that mean something to them. Get ready to be inspired by these extraordinary kids who are changing the world one good deed at a time, and join us in making a difference!




Growing Up with Loukoumi


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A tale of a young lamb who wonders what she will be when she grows up.




Loukoumi in the Basket


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"On this magical journey, Loukoumi meets the Easter Bunny and learns that the secret to happiness is in doing things for others."--Page 4 of cover.




Loukoumi's Gift


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Loukoumi, the fluffy cuddly lamb returns with Loukoumi's Gift, the fourth title in the award winning series of illustrated books by Nick Katsoris for children 4-8. Featuring a bonus download of the story narrated by Jennifer Aniston and Days of Our Lives star John Aniston, the new book follows Loukoumi through her day as she discovers that the perfect gift need not cost a lot of money, but instead can come straight from the heart. (The CD Narration is available as a free download on the website Loukoumi.com as well as on the companion CD of the related book, Loukoumi's Good Deeds). The story is inspired by the real life experience when Daisy gave Katsoris a pair of gold cufflinks because he said Good Morning to her every day. The part of Daisy on the CD is voiced by Jennifer Aniston. Every time a child reads Loukoumi's Gift they too will be performing a good deed. $2.00 from the sale of each book will be donated to St. Jude Children s Research Hospital.




Food from Many Greek Kitchens


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Tessa Kiros presents a beautiful collection of traditional and modern Greek recipes, complete with stunning photography from the country, in her signature style.




An Invisible Thread


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A Parents’ Choice Recommended Award Winner A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection From New York Times bestselling authors Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski comes the young readers edition of an unbelievable memoir about an unlikely friendship that forever changed the lives of a busy sales executive and a hungry eleven-year-old boy. On one rainy afternoon, on a crowded New York City street corner, eleven-year-old Maurice met Laura. Maurice asked Laura for spare change because he was hungry, and something made Laura stop and ask Maurice if she could take him to lunch. Maurice and Laura went to lunch together, and also bought ice cream cones and played video games. It was the beginning of an unlikely and magical friendship that changed both of their lives forever. An Invisible Thread is the true story of the bond between an eleven-year-old boy and a busy sales executive; a heartwarming journey of hope, kindness, adventure, and love—and the power of fate to help us find our way.




Manjhi Moves a Mountain


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For 20 years, Dashrath Manjhi used a hammer and chisel, grit and determination to carve a path through the mountain separating his poor village from the nearby village with schools, markets, and a hospital. This inspirational story shows how everyone can make a difference if their heart is big enough. Full color.