title
the little frog and the water bubble
author
apostolos apostolou
illustrator emmanuela Kakavia
translation
ocelotos Publishing
Co Pyright© 2023
apostolos apostolou
first P ublished in g ree K June 2018
first P ublished in english June 2023
isbn 978-618-205-445-1
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Apostolos Apostolou
In memory of my father who passed away too soon.
once upon a time, in a faraway forest, there lived a little frog. all the frog did all day was play with the other small creatures of the forest, eat, and explore under the dense foliage. you see, the frog loved discovering new places and things!
one day, as it was wandering around, it found itself in a place it had never seen before. i t was a clearing full of colorful flowers, and in the middle of it was a small pond that shimmered as if there were thousands of tiny diamonds inside it. the sight was magical!
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“What a beautiful place! how did i not discover it all this time?” wondered the frog. i t sat on the edge of the pond for a while, marveling at the magnificent landscape, and then decided that it was time to return home. however, just as it was about to leave, it heard a gentle female voice coming from the lake, saying, “don’t leave, stay a little longer.”
the frog turned around, surprised, and saw something truly unbelievable... above the water of the pond was an enormous water bubble, which had a face and was alive!
as soon as the frog saw this strange creature, it took a step back, ready to leave. but the water bubble, with a sweet and gentle voice, said again, “don’t leave! there’s no need to be afraid. i won’t harm you. all i want is some company.”
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Once upon a time, deep within a magical forest, there lived a tiny frog brimming with dreams. One day, while hopping along the tranquil waters, the frog’s path crossed with a solitary water bubble. Little did they know, an extraordinary and unbreakable bond was about to be forged.
«The Frog and the Water Bubble» is a captivating fairy tale that celebrates the essence of true friendship and the power of selfless sacrifice.
