The Owl who could not make an owl

Author: FISSER ROBERT

Translation: ACHILLEAS KYRIAKIDIS

Mrs. Boufou cleared her throat to get her son's attention, and said, "Boo!" Boufakos looked at her strangely and said nothing. Mrs. Boufou cleared her throat again and repeated: "Boo!" Boufakos looked at her in wonder. Mr. Boufos fluttered impatiently and said, "My son, repeat after your mother, 'Boo.'" Boufakos opened his mouth, took a deep breath and, as Mrs. Boufos and Mr. Boufos waited longingly, said: "Nah?" The owl that could not boo contains four stories that help us ponder on issues that concern the human soul. Written in the form of a fairy tale that can be read by children, these stories help us to overcome our phobias, worries and doubts. Their message is clear: if we fill our soul with love, there is no room for fear ...