“Armando had never seen a book in his life. But one day, the time came for him to step into a story of his own and wander through the wondrous library of a distant city. In the company of legendary heroes, he journeyed beyond the rainbow to the land of books, where he learned to see past even the mist that veiled the horizon. At last, Armando fulfilled his dream: he built a great library in his little town, so that, among countless pages and a thousand colors, everyone could discover the heart of books.”
On Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:00 (Athens time), Voice of Greece’s “Narratives – Stories and Fairy Tales for Children and Grown-Ups” presents an allegorical environmental tale for listeners of all ages: the first part of “Armando and the heart of books” by author Giannis P. Papadatos, published by Kalentis.
The author tells children and adults the story of Armando, a young hero who dreams of building a great library in his little town. The book’s allegorical themes take on vivid emotional form through the illustrations of award-winning artist Fotini Stefanidi, whose pencil drawings create a world of magical realism for the story’s readers.
The book is part of the “Literary Narratives” series, which explores the love of reading, nature, and the environment through works by Greek authors that help shape children’s understanding of the world around them.
Children and adults are invited to tune in to ERT’s international radio service for an allegorical tale about nature, animals, humanity, and the joy of discovery.
Produced and presented by Maria Karagiannaki Iona
Broadcast: Saturday 18 July 2026, 19:00 Athens time
