Grandma Strawaridis – the most incredible Grandmother in the World
comes to the Rescue of Humans and Animals alike
USD 35,99
Format: 17 x 24
Number of Pages: 160
ISBN: 978-3-99130-994-9
Release Date: 08.07.2026
Grandma Strawaridis, who can speak with animals, sets out with her grandson Leo Strawaridis, the clever raven Felix, the proud cat Tawny, and a merry band of helpers to rescue creatures and people in need. Heartwarming tales to be read aloud — or on your own …
WHAT I’D LIKE TO TELL YOU ABOUT GRANDMA STRAWARIDIS
Grandma Strawaridis is fifty years young and full of zest for life. She’s funny, fiery, confident, and knows exactly what she wants. A fearless animal rescuer with a heart of gold, she doesn’t let anything or anyone stand in her way. When Grandma Strawaridis sets her mind to something, you can be sure it’s getting done. She’s of medium height, slim, walks tall, and zips from place to place with a spring in her step.
She always tucks a flower into her wavy, almost shoulder-length red hair symbolizing her love of nature. Her face beams with a genuine smile that’s downright contagious, brightening the mood wherever she goes.
Her gray-green eyes sparkle, while her round glasses give her face a gentle, soft appearance. She absolutely loves to wear bright, colorful clothes and they reflect her cheerful personality perfectly. Sturdy shoes and red gloves keep her dry and safe from injuries during her daring animal rescue missions.
Grandma Strawaridis was born with a very special gift. Everyone who knows her is fully aware that she can talk to animals. Animals have always been her buddies, and when everything’s quiet, she can even hear the whispers of trees and plants. But shhh… that’s a secret she shares only with her ten-year-old grandson, Leo Strawaridis. Grandma Strawaridis absolutely adores spending time with him. He’s her beloved little sidekick, learning the art of communicating with animals from her and going along on animal rescue missions. Leo Strawaridis is a joyful, lively, and adventurous kid with a wild imagination. With his round face, sparkling light blue eyes and golden-red hair, he’s got a smile that lights up the room and freckles that add an extra dash of lovable charm to his face. His favorite outfit? A pair of brown pants and a blue T-shirt. To him, Grandma Strawaridis is the ultimate role model. He knows she’s got his back, no matter what.
One of Grandma Strawaridis’ oldest, most loyal and dearest friends is Felix the raven. When the sun hits just right, his jet-black feathers shimmer like a sparkling gemstone. His bright orange beak glows with hints of soft yellow, and his shining blue eyes sparkle with life. Thanks to his trusty headset, Felix is connected to every animal on Earth and is always up to date on the latest happenings around the globe. Whenever an animal needs help, Felix picks up the distress call immediately and rushes—flapping and squawking with excitement—to give Grandma Strawaridis a full report on the situation.
Grandma Strawaridis lives in a charming hundred-year-old farmhouse with 20-inch-thick walls. Fragrant pink roses and blooming blue lavender adorn the entrance area. Her garden is pure magic. Towering old oak and beech trees with thick trunks and deep roots tell wise stories to anyone who’ll listen, while birds and squirrels flit about the trees they call home. A winding little stream meanders through the property, and a big pond with a wooden dock provides aquatic creatures with a cozy home. Dragonflies, newts, garter snakes and frogs have all found their home there.
Right in the heart of this nature-filled wonderland, Grandma Strawaridis has created a sanctuary for animals in need—built with her love and tireless efforts. Every beautiful shelter is tailored to the animals’ natural needs and was created to include suitable plants, plenty of room to roam and safe hideaways to retreat into. Each little home has a brightly painted sign on the door with the name of its resident animal. And keeping everything in check? That would be Tawny—a big, chunky tabby cat. She’s the undisputed leader of Grandma Strawaridis’ animal community.
Upon arrival, each animal is warmly welcomed by Tawny and informed about the seven rules of conduct:
Tawny’s
7 Rules
1 NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO GO NEAR TAWNY’S FOOD BOWL.
2 NO STEALING EGGS FROM THE CHICKEN COOP.
3 CHASING DUCKS IS OFF-LIMITS.
4 THE MAIL CARRIER IS NOT A CHEW TOY. NO BITING ALLOWED.
5 THROWING DYNAMITE IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN—OTHERWISE THERE WILL BE A BIG BOOM!
6 CHEWING ON GRANDMA STRAWARIDIS’ TRACTOR OR CAR CABLES IS A BIG NO-NO.
7 NO SQUABBLING, SCRATCHING OR SHOUTING—WE’RE HERE FOR EACH OTHER, WITH OUR HEARTS AND KINDNESS.
After reviewing the house rules, Tawny takes the newest arrivals to their new home. With her white paws and matching white face, Tawny has a charm all her own. Perched on her nose is a tiny, rimless oval pair of glasses. She’s well-fed, very proud and endlessly curious. Back in the day, Tawny was the leader of a cat gang at a campground in Italy. However, when autumn rolled in and the vacationers packed up, the cats could no longer find any food. That’s when Felix caught wind of their plight and flew straight to Grandma Strawaridis with the news. She didn’t hesitate—and brought the whole cat crew in need home with her. Each cat was given a beautiful, cozy little cat house, and Tawny, now the official leader of the animal family, was given the biggest one of all.
Next to the house is a large barn where hay and straw are stored, along with the tractor, the cleaning machine, the sickle-bar mower, the lawn mower and the hay turning machine.
Grandma Strawaridis gets plenty of help from her thirteen trusty team members: Manny, Max, Otto, Phil, Sandy, Carl, Andy, Luke, Nick, Gus, George, Alex and Chris. Each one has been given their own cozy little cottage with a porch right on Grandma Strawaridis’ property, where they live happily and contentedly—either alone or with their families. Together, they care for the people, animals, and plants with joy and devotion. A winding, paved red stone path leads to the homes of the dedicated helpers and to an inviting gravel area with a large fire pit surrounded by wooden benches arranged in a circle. Everyone likes to gather there on balmy summer evenings. Grandma Strawaridis then grabs her guitar and enthusiastically puts on a rock concert. There’s singing, laughing and dancing—even the animals join in, chiming along to the music with cheerful sounds of their own.
Grandma Strawaridis’ two neighbors, the mayor and deputy mayor, also help her. But it wasn’t always that way. At first, they were strongly opposed to the creation of an animal rescue center and tried everything they could to prevent Grandma Strawaridis from helping the animals. Then she found a way to reach their hearts. She sent them a video of a little dolphin named Finn, tangled in a fishing net and desperately crying out for help. Finn was all alone, and no one seemed to care or want to help. The video struck a chord, touching their hearts—and made them realize just how important Grandma Strawaridis’ mission truly was.
With tears in their eyes, they came to her and vowed from that moment on to devote all their strength to protecting the animals of this earth. One neighbor gave Grandma Strawaridis a vast forest, while another gifted her a sweeping meadow filled with bright flowers and fragrant elder bushes lining the path to the woods.
The deputy mayor, who was head of a large construction company, passionately joined Grandma Strawaridis; helping to organize rescue missions and offering his excavators, cranes, and trucks to build shelters for the animals. The mayor, however, was a pilot and owned a solar-powered airplane that could soar at supersonic speed. It had two decks and could fly as fast as 3,100 miles per hour.
From that day on, he flew Grandma Strawaridis and her team without hesitation to every corner of the earth where an animal was in need of their help. Now you have a little glimpse of Grandma Strawaridis and her team. May you find great joy in their adventures.
GRANDMA STRAWARIDIS PICKS UP LEO STRAWARIDIS FROM THE HOSPITAL
It was already late in the afternoon when Grandma Strawaridis received a call from her grandson Leo Strawaridis. “Grandma, Grandma, I’m in the hospital—please come quickly, I need your help!” His voice sounded agitated, and a soft sob escaped him. “I’m feeling much better now—the fever is gone, and even the cough is getting better,” he added hastily. “But the doctors still won’t let me go home. I begged Mom and Dad to take me to you and to my friends, the animals, because I know I’ll heal so much faster with you.”
Leo Strawaridis sighed deeply. “But Mom and Dad said the doctors only want the very best for me, and that I must be patient. They hugged me goodbye and then went home. Now I’m here all alone, and I feel so lonely in the hospital. Please, please, Grandma, come and get me out quickly—you said that whenever I needed you, you would help me!” he cried in despair. Grandma - Strawaridis’ heart was pounding and her eyes sparkled. She knew right away what had to be done. “Don’t worry, my dear Leo Strawaridis—I’m on my way!”, she shouted into the phone before hanging up. For her, only one thing mattered: helping her grandson as quickly as she could. In a flash, she packed her bag and climbed into her car, which proudly had the words “I am an animal rescuer” written on it. With a mighty roar, the engine sprang to life, and Grandma Strawaridis sped off with determined eyes and tires squealing.
Dust swirled through the air, wrapping the curious neighbor who peered toward Grandma Strawaridis in a sudden cloud of it, until he could no longer see anything—like being swallowed by a thick fog.
Out on the highway, a small blue car crept along in front of her, moving at a snail’s pace. Such sluggishness did not fit at all into Grandma Strawaridis’ daring rescue plan.
She honked wildly, set the wipers to their fastest speed, switched on the hazard lights, and with her homemade flashing blue light and a loud “Nee-naw, nee-naw!” she flew past the leisurely moving little blue car. The driver, eyes wide open, shook his head in disbelief, while Grandma Strawaridis, who successfully passed the car, waved cheerfully and sped on her way.
In the city where the hospital was located, her thoughts were already entirely focused on Leo Strawaridis. From afar she saw the traffic light turn red. But instead of slowing down, she roared through the intersection with her engine howling and her wavy red hair standing on end like a fiery crown. At the next light, which was green, she suddenly slammed on the brakes, forcing the driver behind her to hit his brakes hard and nearly have a heart attack. And then it dawned on Grandma Strawaridis: in her excitement, she had mixed up red and green! Relieved that no one had been hurt, she whispered softly to herself: “That must never happen again—especially not when I’m on a rescue mission!”
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Grandma Strawaridis is fifty years young and full of zest for life. She’s funny, fiery, confident, and knows exactly what she wants. A fearless animal rescuer with a heart of gold, she doesn’t let anything or anyone stand in her way. When Grandma Strawaridis sets her mind to something, you can be sure it’s getting done. She’s of medium height, slim, walks tall, and zips from place to place with a spring in her step.
She always tucks a flower into her wavy, almost shoulder-length red hair symbolizing her love of nature. Her face beams with a genuine smile that’s downright contagious, brightening the mood wherever she goes.
Her gray-green eyes sparkle, while her round glasses give her face a gentle, soft appearance. She absolutely loves to wear bright, colorful clothes and they reflect her cheerful personality perfectly. Sturdy shoes and red gloves keep her dry and safe from injuries during her daring animal rescue missions.
Grandma Strawaridis was born with a very special gift. Everyone who knows her is fully aware that she can talk to animals. Animals have always been her buddies, and when everything’s quiet, she can even hear the whispers of trees and plants. But shhh… that’s a secret she shares only with her ten-year-old grandson, Leo Strawaridis. Grandma Strawaridis absolutely adores spending time with him. He’s her beloved little sidekick, learning the art of communicating with animals from her and going along on animal rescue missions. Leo Strawaridis is a joyful, lively, and adventurous kid with a wild imagination. With his round face, sparkling light blue eyes and golden-red hair, he’s got a smile that lights up the room and freckles that add an extra dash of lovable charm to his face. His favorite outfit? A pair of brown pants and a blue T-shirt. To him, Grandma Strawaridis is the ultimate role model. He knows she’s got his back, no matter what.
One of Grandma Strawaridis’ oldest, most loyal and dearest friends is Felix the raven. When the sun hits just right, his jet-black feathers shimmer like a sparkling gemstone. His bright orange beak glows with hints of soft yellow, and his shining blue eyes sparkle with life. Thanks to his trusty headset, Felix is connected to every animal on Earth and is always up to date on the latest happenings around the globe. Whenever an animal needs help, Felix picks up the distress call immediately and rushes—flapping and squawking with excitement—to give Grandma Strawaridis a full report on the situation.
Grandma Strawaridis lives in a charming hundred-year-old farmhouse with 20-inch-thick walls. Fragrant pink roses and blooming blue lavender adorn the entrance area. Her garden is pure magic. Towering old oak and beech trees with thick trunks and deep roots tell wise stories to anyone who’ll listen, while birds and squirrels flit about the trees they call home. A winding little stream meanders through the property, and a big pond with a wooden dock provides aquatic creatures with a cozy home. Dragonflies, newts, garter snakes and frogs have all found their home there.
Right in the heart of this nature-filled wonderland, Grandma Strawaridis has created a sanctuary for animals in need—built with her love and tireless efforts. Every beautiful shelter is tailored to the animals’ natural needs and was created to include suitable plants, plenty of room to roam and safe hideaways to retreat into. Each little home has a brightly painted sign on the door with the name of its resident animal. And keeping everything in check? That would be Tawny—a big, chunky tabby cat. She’s the undisputed leader of Grandma Strawaridis’ animal community.
Upon arrival, each animal is warmly welcomed by Tawny and informed about the seven rules of conduct:
Tawny’s
7 Rules
1 NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO GO NEAR TAWNY’S FOOD BOWL.
2 NO STEALING EGGS FROM THE CHICKEN COOP.
3 CHASING DUCKS IS OFF-LIMITS.
4 THE MAIL CARRIER IS NOT A CHEW TOY. NO BITING ALLOWED.
5 THROWING DYNAMITE IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN—OTHERWISE THERE WILL BE A BIG BOOM!
6 CHEWING ON GRANDMA STRAWARIDIS’ TRACTOR OR CAR CABLES IS A BIG NO-NO.
7 NO SQUABBLING, SCRATCHING OR SHOUTING—WE’RE HERE FOR EACH OTHER, WITH OUR HEARTS AND KINDNESS.
After reviewing the house rules, Tawny takes the newest arrivals to their new home. With her white paws and matching white face, Tawny has a charm all her own. Perched on her nose is a tiny, rimless oval pair of glasses. She’s well-fed, very proud and endlessly curious. Back in the day, Tawny was the leader of a cat gang at a campground in Italy. However, when autumn rolled in and the vacationers packed up, the cats could no longer find any food. That’s when Felix caught wind of their plight and flew straight to Grandma Strawaridis with the news. She didn’t hesitate—and brought the whole cat crew in need home with her. Each cat was given a beautiful, cozy little cat house, and Tawny, now the official leader of the animal family, was given the biggest one of all.
Next to the house is a large barn where hay and straw are stored, along with the tractor, the cleaning machine, the sickle-bar mower, the lawn mower and the hay turning machine.
Grandma Strawaridis gets plenty of help from her thirteen trusty team members: Manny, Max, Otto, Phil, Sandy, Carl, Andy, Luke, Nick, Gus, George, Alex and Chris. Each one has been given their own cozy little cottage with a porch right on Grandma Strawaridis’ property, where they live happily and contentedly—either alone or with their families. Together, they care for the people, animals, and plants with joy and devotion. A winding, paved red stone path leads to the homes of the dedicated helpers and to an inviting gravel area with a large fire pit surrounded by wooden benches arranged in a circle. Everyone likes to gather there on balmy summer evenings. Grandma Strawaridis then grabs her guitar and enthusiastically puts on a rock concert. There’s singing, laughing and dancing—even the animals join in, chiming along to the music with cheerful sounds of their own.
Grandma Strawaridis’ two neighbors, the mayor and deputy mayor, also help her. But it wasn’t always that way. At first, they were strongly opposed to the creation of an animal rescue center and tried everything they could to prevent Grandma Strawaridis from helping the animals. Then she found a way to reach their hearts. She sent them a video of a little dolphin named Finn, tangled in a fishing net and desperately crying out for help. Finn was all alone, and no one seemed to care or want to help. The video struck a chord, touching their hearts—and made them realize just how important Grandma Strawaridis’ mission truly was.
With tears in their eyes, they came to her and vowed from that moment on to devote all their strength to protecting the animals of this earth. One neighbor gave Grandma Strawaridis a vast forest, while another gifted her a sweeping meadow filled with bright flowers and fragrant elder bushes lining the path to the woods.
The deputy mayor, who was head of a large construction company, passionately joined Grandma Strawaridis; helping to organize rescue missions and offering his excavators, cranes, and trucks to build shelters for the animals. The mayor, however, was a pilot and owned a solar-powered airplane that could soar at supersonic speed. It had two decks and could fly as fast as 3,100 miles per hour.
From that day on, he flew Grandma Strawaridis and her team without hesitation to every corner of the earth where an animal was in need of their help. Now you have a little glimpse of Grandma Strawaridis and her team. May you find great joy in their adventures.
GRANDMA STRAWARIDIS PICKS UP LEO STRAWARIDIS FROM THE HOSPITAL
It was already late in the afternoon when Grandma Strawaridis received a call from her grandson Leo Strawaridis. “Grandma, Grandma, I’m in the hospital—please come quickly, I need your help!” His voice sounded agitated, and a soft sob escaped him. “I’m feeling much better now—the fever is gone, and even the cough is getting better,” he added hastily. “But the doctors still won’t let me go home. I begged Mom and Dad to take me to you and to my friends, the animals, because I know I’ll heal so much faster with you.”
Leo Strawaridis sighed deeply. “But Mom and Dad said the doctors only want the very best for me, and that I must be patient. They hugged me goodbye and then went home. Now I’m here all alone, and I feel so lonely in the hospital. Please, please, Grandma, come and get me out quickly—you said that whenever I needed you, you would help me!” he cried in despair. Grandma - Strawaridis’ heart was pounding and her eyes sparkled. She knew right away what had to be done. “Don’t worry, my dear Leo Strawaridis—I’m on my way!”, she shouted into the phone before hanging up. For her, only one thing mattered: helping her grandson as quickly as she could. In a flash, she packed her bag and climbed into her car, which proudly had the words “I am an animal rescuer” written on it. With a mighty roar, the engine sprang to life, and Grandma Strawaridis sped off with determined eyes and tires squealing.
Dust swirled through the air, wrapping the curious neighbor who peered toward Grandma Strawaridis in a sudden cloud of it, until he could no longer see anything—like being swallowed by a thick fog.
Out on the highway, a small blue car crept along in front of her, moving at a snail’s pace. Such sluggishness did not fit at all into Grandma Strawaridis’ daring rescue plan.
She honked wildly, set the wipers to their fastest speed, switched on the hazard lights, and with her homemade flashing blue light and a loud “Nee-naw, nee-naw!” she flew past the leisurely moving little blue car. The driver, eyes wide open, shook his head in disbelief, while Grandma Strawaridis, who successfully passed the car, waved cheerfully and sped on her way.
In the city where the hospital was located, her thoughts were already entirely focused on Leo Strawaridis. From afar she saw the traffic light turn red. But instead of slowing down, she roared through the intersection with her engine howling and her wavy red hair standing on end like a fiery crown. At the next light, which was green, she suddenly slammed on the brakes, forcing the driver behind her to hit his brakes hard and nearly have a heart attack. And then it dawned on Grandma Strawaridis: in her excitement, she had mixed up red and green! Relieved that no one had been hurt, she whispered softly to herself: “That must never happen again—especially not when I’m on a rescue mission!”
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