Irene Kamaratou– Giallousi was born in Karpathos and grew up in Pireas -Greece.
She is married to the doctor V. Giallousis and is the mother of two children. She taught English and she studied Italian while living in Italy.
She is currently in charge of MENSA’s Gifted Children sector and she writes articles for a local newspaper. She is a full member of Hellenic Society for the Educational provision for the Creative / Gifted / Talented Children and Adolescents (Δη. Χα. Τα. Π.Ε.)
Through her books, she tries to simplify each difficult concept that a child may come across by making use of fable.
Beyond children’s books, in 1999 she entered a different literary genre for adults, with her novel “OPENINGS”.
Several fairy tales of hers have been staged by many schools, and they have also been adapted for dance performances.
The books of Irene Kamaratou – Giallousi have been honored with numerous distinctions.
The writer herself often lectures in schools, specifically on subjects concerning child education. She has taken part in broadcast panel discussions regarding children’s books and the way in which these should be approached by children, as well as their parents.
The internationally renowned Greek painter Alekos Fasianos has graced her books with his wonderful illustrations.
Her book "The tree of happiness" (illustration by A. Fasianos) became a part of the collection in the library of the KLINGSPOR - museum of modern books in Germany.
Her last book ,"Animals' Races", was published (2002) for the Olympic Games and it is an official "Athens 2004" product. Through the allegory of the fable, concepts such as "antagonism" and "keen competion" are clarified for the children.
Since then, she has written 43 books. Her last book is "Stubborn Rose" published by psichogios.
She is married to the doctor V. Giallousis and is the mother of two children. She taught English and she studied Italian while living in Italy.
She is currently in charge of MENSA’s Gifted Children sector and she writes articles for a local newspaper. She is a full member of Hellenic Society for the Educational provision for the Creative / Gifted / Talented Children and Adolescents (Δη. Χα. Τα. Π.Ε.)
Through her books, she tries to simplify each difficult concept that a child may come across by making use of fable.
Beyond children’s books, in 1999 she entered a different literary genre for adults, with her novel “OPENINGS”.
Several fairy tales of hers have been staged by many schools, and they have also been adapted for dance performances.
The books of Irene Kamaratou – Giallousi have been honored with numerous distinctions.
The writer herself often lectures in schools, specifically on subjects concerning child education. She has taken part in broadcast panel discussions regarding children’s books and the way in which these should be approached by children, as well as their parents.
The internationally renowned Greek painter Alekos Fasianos has graced her books with his wonderful illustrations.
Her book "The tree of happiness" (illustration by A. Fasianos) became a part of the collection in the library of the KLINGSPOR - museum of modern books in Germany.
Her last book ,"Animals' Races", was published (2002) for the Olympic Games and it is an official "Athens 2004" product. Through the allegory of the fable, concepts such as "antagonism" and "keen competion" are clarified for the children.
Since then, she has written 43 books. Her last book is "Stubborn Rose" published by psichogios.
- JUDGE PIGEON Published by Lotus – Ellinika Grammata
- THE STRANGE ORCHARD Published by Pergamini
- THE STONE BIRD Published by Athina
- THE GOLDEN PRISON Published by Athina
- THE BOY AND THE HOPE Published by Athina
- "Being Lazy" Published by psichogios
- "Jealous Anthony" Published by psichogios
- NURSERY SCHOOL: THREE COURSEWORK BOOKS Published by Kastaniotis
- THE SHY GIRL Published by psichogios
- DO I LOOK LIKE A MONKEY? Published by psichogios
- ANGRY THIMIOULIS Published by psichogios
- ............................................... Published by Mikri Militos
- THE BANGLES OF THE BIRDS, illustration by Alekos Fasianos
Published by Taxideutis - ........................................... Published by Mikri Militos
- The robot with the real diamond Published by Mikri Militos
- MY DOLL THE BRIDE Published by psichogios
- Bouboukobibikia Published by Kedros
- THE MAGIC TEARS OF THE LITTLE FOX Published by Lotus – Ellinika Grammata
- THE MAGIC PALETTE Published by Kastor
- MR LIFE-BELT HAHAHA Published by Synchroni Epochi
- THE TREE OF HAPPINESS , illustration by Alekos Fasianos Published byPeripllous
- OPENINGS (A novel) , illustration by Alekos Fasianos, Published by Lotus – Ellinika Grammata
- THE RED FRUIT , Published by Lotus – Ellinika Grammata
- THE FLOWER STRANGER , Published by Synchroni Epochi
THE EXTRA -TERRESTRIAL’S BIRDS , Published by Lotus-Ellinika Grammata- ........................................, Published by Mikri Militos
- THE BOY WITH THE BIG NOSE, Published by psichogios
- THE JOURNEY OF THE SMART AND THE SLY SEEDS , published by Synchroni Epochi
- LITTLE LIAR , Published by psichogios
- NAUGHTY BOY , Published by psichogios
- Kazantsakis , Published by Taxideftis
- "Theofilos" Published by Taxideftis
- "Aristotle" Published by Taxideftis
- "Socrates" , Published by Taxideftis
- Crafty Mikey, Published by psichogios
- Stubborn Rose , Published by psichogios
- THE NAGGING GIRL, Published by psichogios
- JUDGE PIGEON , Published by "Agyra"
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