I can highly recommend this book to anyone with children. Every child that reads loukoumi s good deeds will be doing a good deed. Loukoumi the lamb character from the loukoumi childrens book series and author nick katsoris also embarked on a school bus filled with children and. Featuring a bonus cd narrated by jennifer aniston and her father days of our lives star john aniston, the new book follows loukoumi through her day as she. We meet him in 1949, hes 28, fought in wwii, just released from prison for a crime he didnt commit and lands in poca city, a common dropoff for excons from carderock. The first book was written for fun after his son was born, but more than a decade later, there are 8 books in the series and katsoris has donated over 100,000 books. Loukoumis words, make someone smile, do a good deed, lend a hand to a friend in need, whatever you do, whatever you say, do something nice for someone today, have never had more meaning. Every time a child reads loukoumis good deeds they too will be performing a good deed. Loukoumis good deeds by nick katsoris release date april 1 is the new childrens book and cd narrated by jennifer aniston and john aniston. Discos gaynor lends voice to kids book i will survive was an anthem for the disco era.
Loukoumi, the fluffy, cuddly lamb, returns this spring with loukoumis good deeds dream day pressnk publications. Loukoumis good deeds by nick katsoris, jennifer aniston. Loukoumis good deeds, written by acclaimed author and practicing attorney nick katsoris, is the third book in the loukoumi childrens book series. The loukoumi make a difference movement started in 2009 with the release of the book, loukoumis good deeds, and its companion cd narrated by jennifer aniston. Over 20,000 kids at schools and youth organizations nationwide participated by reading the book, loukoumis good deeds, or listening to the cd narrated by jennifer aniston, and then going out on national make a difference day and pledging to do good deeds. The book follows in the footsteps of the critically acclaimed book, loukoumi s good deeds, released in april 2009, which is also narrated by the anistons.
Loukoumis good deeds narrated by jennifer aniston youtube. When did that begin to expand outside of the book series to real world action. The activities at fordham were part of the days events that included a park cleanup in queens and a loukoumi good deeds award presentation to the producers of come from away, the hit broadway musical about the citizens of a canadian town who embraced passengers from around the world who were stranded there after the september 11 attacks. Loukoumi in the basket with all proceeds benefitting the loukoumi make a difference foundation. In 2009, childrens book author nick katsoris released the book loukoumis good deeds narrated on cd by jennifer aniston. It comes with an audio cd narrated byjennifer aniston and john aniston and even better book proceeds go to benefit st. Loukoumis good deeds is an inspiring childrens book. Book series the loukoumi make a difference foundation. One of the best parts about this book is that it comes with a narration cd that features the voice.
Upcoming events celebrating the release of inspiring stories during make a difference with loukoumi week. The good deed movement began with loukoumis good deeds. The donner party expedition by rodman philbrick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The loukoumi good deed buses, inspired by the book loukoumis good deeds narrated by jennifer aniston, started in new york several years ago. Frank dicopoulos ethnicity of celebs what nationality. About make a difference with loukoumi day the loukoumi make. This time, john aniston victor, days of our lives and daughter, jennifer aniston, narrate the third book, loukoumis good deeds, in a cd that comes free with the purchase of the book. Loukoumis good deeds by nick katsoris release date april 1 is the new childrens book and cd narrated by jennifer aniston and john. Lionels 2008 loukoumi dream day with members of the new york red bulls and nick katsoris. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket if applicable included for hard covers.
Loukoumi, the fluffy, cuddly lamb, returns with loukoumis good deeds, the third title in the award winning series of illustrated books by nick katsoris for children preschool and ages 48. Loukoumi s gift, by nick katsoris, will be released on national make a difference day, on which over 200 bookstores nationwide will host loukoumi s gift storytimes. In this latest adventure loukoumi meets the easter bunny and learns that the secret to happiness is in doing things for others. Loukoumi, the fluffy, cuddly lamb, returns with loukoumis good deeds, the third title in the award winning series of illustrated books by nick katsoris for children. The cd also hosts voices by grammy winner, gloria gaynor and oscar winner, olympia dukakis, and includes an original song by ms. The book encourages children to make a difference by pledging to do. Thats precisely the message in the new childrens book, loukoumis good deeds, which jennifer narrates on an accompanying cd that features the voice of john as loukoumis daddy. Katsoris also sponsors make a difference with loukoumi day, based on his book loukoumis good deeds narrated on cd by jennifer aniston, which rallies 100,000 kids each october to do a good deed on national make a difference day. Loukoumi make a difference foundation hosts dance party. Rajesh is the author of thiraikkadhai yezhuthalaam vaanga tamil 4. Not only does it teach children the value of being nice and doing nice things, but also has great illustrations any child would enjoy. Starting in 2008 with the release of the book loukoumis good deeds narrated by jennifer aniston, the loukoumi movement now unites over 100,000 children annually to. The project received a usa weekend national make a difference award in 2014 when katsoris also founded the loukoumi. It features a segment on make a difference day and teaching kids about good deeds based on the book loukoumis good deeds, a segment on bullying prevention featuring an animated cartoon of loukoumi and the schoolyard bully which was narrated by nia vardalos, morgan freeman as the schoolyard bully, character voices by olympia dukakis, gloria.
Were encouraging students to read loukoumis good deeds, and. The book teaches children to go out into the world and do something kind for someone else, to. Loukoumis good deeds loukoumis gift make someone smile growing up with loukoumi dream day winner version. Every time a child reads loukoumi s good deeds they too will be performing a good deed. The book encourages children to make a difference by pledging to do good in their communities. One good deed is the first of david baldaccis recent works that ive read, and it was a good choice since he introduces a new protagonist, aloysius archer, or simply archer. A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. Jude children s research hospital, internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Each year the nonprofit organization unites over 50,000 children and adults across the country to do good deeds a project that began in 2009 with the release of the childrens book, loukoumis good deeds narrated on cd by jennifer aniston. Nick katsoris, author of growing up with loukoumi includes narrated cd, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. Featuring john aniston, constantine maroulis, mary. As orthodox christians we seek to participate in ascetic practices prayer, fasting, reading scripture and spiritual literature, works of mercy, almsgiving, attending services, and participation in the mysteries sacraments to deepen our relationship with the. Loukoumi, the fluffy, cuddly lamb, returns with loukoumi s good deeds, the third title in the award winning series of illustrated books by nick katsoris for children. What started as a simple message has become a loukoumi good deed movement.
Based on the themes in his books, katsoris founded the loukoumi make a. Soapbox this week, weekend edition saturdays scott simon speaks with gloria gaynor about a new childrens book she helps narrate, loukoumis good deeds. The third book in the series, loukoumis good deeds, is the story that inspired the movement. Loukoumis good deeds celebrity book reading, 4409 youtube. The first stop on the 2016 loukoumi good deed bus tour was at the. Loukoumis celebrity cookbook loukoumis celebrity cookbook includes the 5th illustrated loukoumi storybook in which cat cora teaches kids how to cook followed by favorite childhood recipes from over 50 celebrities. John aniston spoke to us about the importance of the message of the new childrens book, loukoumis good deeds, in his life and in raising.
Come from away partners with the loukoumi foundation to. The book continues the adventures of loukoumi and her friends gus the. The loukoumi make a difference foundation united over 50,000 children across the country on national make a difference day, october 22, 2016, as part of its annual make a difference with loukoumi project. Frank dicopoulos frank, gl is doing good from the dog house in his newest offscreen adventure as the voice of dean the dog in loukoumis good deeds, the third installment of nick katsoriss. Each year the organization unites over 50,000 children and adults across the country to do good deeds a project that was inspired by the childrens book, loukoumis good deeds narrated on cd. Now gloria gaynor has a new message for the 21st century. Individually and collectively through our make a difference with loukoumi project, we proved that we can all make the world a better place.
Loukoumi, the fluffy, cuddly lamb, returns with loukoumi s good deeds, the third title in the award winning series of illustrated books by nick katsoris for children preschool and ages 48. Also, stay tuned for details for the second annual loukoumi dream day contest where kids will have the chance to live their dream career for one day. In 2009, nick released loukoumis good deeds, with an accompanying cd narrated by supporter and alist actress jennifer aniston. The loukoumi good deed buses, inspired by the book loukoumis good deeds narrated by jennifer aniston, started in new york several years ago and have spread to other cities, including chicago and boston, uniting over 100,000 children. The third book in nick katsoris loukoumi series showcases the lovable lambs discovery of the joy of doing nice things for others.
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