Quirky poem in an illustrated children's book by Greek Australian artists

An illustration from the book 'I think I have swallowed Butterflies'

An illustration from the book 'I think I have swallowed Butterflies' Source: Supplied: Con Constantinou

This independently produced book is the first collaboration between author, Monika Athanasiou, and illustrator, Con Constantinou. Made in Melbourne and published by George Athanasiou. Con Constantinou speaks to SBS Greek.


Enriched by vibrant illustrations, this quirky poem tells the story of a boy, who visits the Butterfly House at the

Zoo with his class. He is fascinated! Bursting with questions, he opens his mouth, but then something surprising happens... 

An illustration from the book 'I think I have swallowed Butterflies'
An illustration from the book 'I think I have swallowed Butterflies' Source: Supplied: Con Constantinou

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