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Promoted ContentAdventure stories (Children's/YA)January 2021
Four Princesses
by Oleksandra Orlova (Author), Anna Surgan (Illustrator)
We know that the daughters of Yaroslav the Wise all married European kings. But who were they really? The author imagined what the childhood of Kyiv princesses could have been. Clever, derisive, playful girls — and at the same time, future rulers that have to learn princely virtues and honor books. From 5 to 8 years, 5433 words Rightsholders: a.makhnyk@portalbooks.com.ua
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Promoted ContentChildren's & YAJanuary 2020
Country Uncultured Books
by Bogdana Tytariova (Author), Diana Strokan (Illustrator)
This is the debut book of the nine-year-old dreamer and imaginative soul Bogdana Tytariova, a book that will captivate children and adults alike. Together with the heroes of Bogdana’s exciting stories, readers of these funny tales will travel the world and encounter fantastical creatures and magical animals, finding themselves in the land of uncultured books. The work is recommended for family readings, and these adventures are definitely going to brighten up every family gathering. After all, every once in a while, parents need a reminder that they were children too! From years 5 to 8, years, 8360 words. Rightsholders: svidoma@ukr.net
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Trusted PartnerChildren's & YAJanuary 2022
The Rooster
by Zoryana Zhivka (Author), Olya Haidamaka (Illustrator)
In her later years a woman bought herself a chick. The chick was weak and a little sad, but the woman loved it and took care of it until it grew into a beautiful rooster. And that’s not the end of the story! No one could have guessed that, when enemies besieged the city where the woman lived, the rooster would be the one to save its inhabitants! From 3 to 5 years, 1971 words Rightsholders: Ivan Fedechko; ivan.fedechko@starlev.com.ua
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Trusted PartnerChildren's & YAJanuary 2021
Mailman
by Katerina Sad (Author), Katerina Sad (Illustrator)
Wolf works as a Mailman in the Big Forest. Everyone who lives in the Big Forest has a job: for example, Rook is a famous journalist, and Bee is a nurse. One day, Wolf the Mailman started to get strange letters, without an address or even a name. There were surprising things inside… Wolf didn’t stop searching for whoever might have been sending these letters until he uncovered the mystery. And when he found out, his heart became filled with joy and love, for he had opened the door to these feelings himself! From 3 to 5 years, 2102 words. Rightsholders: Ivan Fedechko, ivan.fedechko@starlev.com.ua
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Trusted PartnerChildren's & YA
Daddy's Book
by Volodymyr Vakulenko (Author), Natalie Gaida (Illustrator)
Although not every dad writes poems for his kids, everyone can read this book! Because these cheerful, playful poems, written by Volodymyr Vakulenko, a loving father, for his son, will undoubtedly become a favorite among many children. These poems are interesting, rhythmic, easy to remember and recite. From 3 to 5 years, 5788 words Rightsholders: Ivan Fedechko, ivan.fedechko@starlev.com.ua
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Trusted PartnerChildren's & YAJanuary 2022
Little Economy
by Ryta Lymanova (Author), Dmytro Kosteniuk (Illustrator)
This book will teach children the basics of rational economic thinking. The book presents important economic concepts and laws in an easily accessible and artistic form.Little Economy will inspire readers to dream of their own profitable business, and give them the foundations of entrepreneurial behavior. And maybe - who knows? — will raise a future outstanding economist.This work is ideal to be read by children of primary school age, and can be a useful support for their parents, educators, and teachers. From 5 to 8 years, 5339 words Rightsholders:info@bukrek.net
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Trusted PartnerChildren's & YAJanuary 2022
Let's Drink Some Water
by Iryna Fingerova (Author), Alina Zharikova (Illustrator)
Does your child like to drink water? Well, may be not really...But everyone in the world should drink enough water every day. Animals, insects, birds, plants, and, of course, people. Maybe you don't know how to get your kid to drink enough water, especially when your they suffer from a cold or throws up? We will be happy to help with this.How? Of course, with this Book. The interactive picture book by writer, doctor and mother Irina Fingerova Let's Drink Some Water will get your kid to drink. Children will help heroes in their adventures, get a smile out of it, and replenish themselves with water!So... Do not forget to prepare a glass of water before reading! From 2 to 5 years, 320 words. Rightsholders: t.zaplitna@gmail.com
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Trusted PartnerChildren's & YA2019
Hoverla
by Kateryna Mikhalitsyna (Author), Svitlana Balukh (Illustrator)
Hoverla is the tallest mountain in Ukraine. Many people climb it every year. But what do we know about it? Where does its name come from? Where does the Prut waterfall flow? Why is it so important not to trample down the moutain slopes? The story is told by the mountain itself, and many interesting facts and beautiful illustrations will introduce the readers to the diverse world of Hoverla and its inhabitants. Hoverla shows that everything has its unique voice, even the stones if you know how to listen. From 5 to 10 years, 820 words Rightsholders: Nargis Gafurova and Anna Tiurina; crocus.publishers@gmail.com
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Trusted PartnerChildren's & YAJanuary 2019
The War and Little Veera
by Julia Kosivchik (Author), Julia Kosivchik (Illustrator)
The War and Little Veera tells of the monster War, who brazenly interferes in the lives of children and feeds on their toys and laughter. Nonetheless, little Veera still manages to defeat the horror. The monster War representes the events of Russia's military aggression in the eastern regions of Ukraine in 2014, and the book is full of optimism and confidence that light will always come after the darkness. To further celebrate young readers the book is full of interesting games and tasks. It is an ideal reading for children of preschool and primary school age. From 5 to 8 years , 4841 words. Rightsholders: info@bukrek.net
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Trusted PartnerChildren's & YAJanuary 2021
How Avo Was Searching for Cado
by Kateryna Perkonos (Author), Antonina Yurchenko (Illustrator)
Avo is half of an avocado, and he's searching for Cado, his other half. It turns out that there are many characters that resemble Cado from a distance. However, they are all different upon closer inspection: everybody has their own temperament, dreams, and aspirations. While Avo has found many friends along the way, will he manage to find Cado? An unusual die-cut cardboard book, How Avo Was Searching for Cado, will teach children how to compare shapes, sizes, colors, and temperaments. Most importantly, it will teach them how to search for and find true friends. From 3 to 5 years, 430 words Rights holders: Alex Sharlai, alex.sharlay@gmail.com
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Trusted PartnerChildren's & YAJanuary 2022
Keksyk Defender
by Inna Kurylo (Author), Oleksandra Kondratenko (Illustrator)
Not only people, but also pets stood up for the defense of Ukraine in the war against Russia! Together with his animal friends, Keksyk the cat organized a Territorial Defense force for the yard and helped people as best as he could. Together with Keksyk, many animals protect Ukraine: the dog Shustryk, the crow Ksenia, the pigeon Stepan, geese and bees. And now that you know of Keksyk do you want to learn why the missile system is called "Stugna"? And why the enemies were unable to overcome the Zmiev ramparts and disappeared without a trace in Chornobayivka? Then, the adventures of Keksyk and his friends bravely defending their native country are right for you! And while you read, remember that these tales are based on real events. From 5 to 8 years, 8596 words Rightsholders: svidoma@ukr.net
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Trusted PartnerChildren's & YAJanuary 2020
I Don't Need a Dog
by Tais Zolotkovska (Author), Yulyia Vus (Illustrator)
Max moves from the city to the countryside with his parents. He didn’t want to move, and now he is sitting with his phone in a dark bedroom, without helping his parents unpacking his things! They promised him that here, in the countryside, he will get a dog, but he says he doesn’t need one. Suddenly, his phone's screen goes out and he has to look for a charger. He goes down to the courtyard and sees a dog named Rosa. Rosa notices him and immediately runs away. He tries to befriend her, and Rosa runs away again. Max sees Rose`s escape as a challenge. From 5 to 8 years, 4580 words. Rightsholders: hanna.bulhakova@ranok-school.com
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Trusted PartnerChildren's & YANovember 2024
The Man Who Liked To Count Birds
Finding a purpose can be challenging, but we must not give up, as it leads to greater happiness
by Author — Slava Svitova, Illustrator — Halyna Verheles
5+ It is a story of self-discovery and finding one's place in the world—a metaphor for the search for happiness and connection with life. Through creative energy and responsibility, a person transforms a rocky island into a beautiful garden. - A journey of self-discovery, finding one’s purpose, and experiencing happiness through trying new things.- Patience, perseverance, and keen observation pave the way to achieving goals, even those as elusive as happiness.- Modern illustrations in soft pastel tones that appeal to both children and adults.- Highlights a rare profession — ognithologist — and its unique challenges.- Draws attention to endangered species and the importance of their preservation.
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Trusted PartnerChildren's & YAJanuary 2011
The Turnip
by Ivan Franko (Author), Art Studio Agrafka (Illustrator)
The Turnip is a classic Ukrainian folktale by Ivan Franko which has now found a creative and illustrative embodiment in the project of the art studio Agrafka (Romana Romanyshyn and Andriy Lesiv, Lviv). The text of the book is now adapted to modern Ukrainian language while preserving all the linguistic features of the original. The publication also provides a dictionary of archaisms, which facilitates reading for young children. From 3 to 5 years, 532 words Rightsholders: Diana Semak; bohdanbooksco@gmail.com
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Trusted PartnerChildren's & YAJanuary 2020
The First Journey
by Yuliya Sharlay (Author), Helena Jastremska (Illustrator)
Myshka lived for herself. And she was... a cow! Yes, yes, the most amazing cow in the world! Not just a cow, but a dreaming cow. Mishka dreamed of traveling, but her cow girlfriends did not understand her at all. Only the girl Kira understood perfectly. And Kira prepared a grand surprise for Mishka - a trip in a hot air balloon! And to keep Myshka company, Doc the pigeon was ready to go along for the trip. What’s going to happen to these two travellers? Will they see new lands? Will they meet new friends? Only one thing is certain: no matter the journey, travellers should be ready for adventures and challenges. And if you want to go on the aerial trip of a cow and a pigeon, you better get ready for many of those! From 3 to 5 years, 2890 words Rightsholders: Alex Sharlai, alex.sharlay@gmail.com
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Trusted PartnerChildren's & YAJanuary 2022
My Home
by Kateryna Tykhozora (Author), Oleksandr Prodan (Illustrator)
The protagonist of this story is a boy who, together with his family, is on his way from his destroyed house to another country. On the way, he tries to understand where his home is now. At the end of the book, he finds out that home is always in your heart and is waiting for you. The book is written and drawn by Ukrainian authors who personally experienced the horrors of war and will be interesting for all people who have lost or left their homes, or for those who are not afraid to know the truth about the war in Ukraine. From 5 to 8 years, 456 words Rightsholders: hanna.bulhakova@ranok-school.com
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Trusted PartnerChildren's & YA2020
You and Malevich
by Oksana Sadovenko (Author), Oksana Sadovenko (Illustrator)
You and Malevich is a doodle book with creative tasks, stickers and pages to colour, which allows 5-to-13-years olds to imagine themselves being Kazemir Malevich’s students. Each spread page is dedicated to one of the major ideas of the artist and encourages children to create their own version of the Black Square, of Suprematist Composition, of the Houses of the Future proejct... while discovering primary elements, objectlessness, and overall understanding Malevich’s characters through personal engagement with the artist's works and techniques. This doodle book does not want to give comprehensive answers to children, and is instead designed to guide them on their own way to art. From 5 to 13 years Rightsholders: Alina Mekhed; alina@chasmaistriv.com.ua
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Trusted PartnerChildren's & YAJanuary 2021
Yakyv and the Wet Evening
by Kateryna Mikhalitsyna (Author), Grasya Oliyko (Illustrator)
The earthworm Yakyv got out of his hole in a good mood and crawled around to find his dinner. But on the way he came across a snail, some woodlice, a butterfly and a stag beetle, all crying. Yakyv got angry because he could not understand why they were crying. But soon, Yakyv himself was brought to tears. The book Yakyv and the Wet Evening will help the child understand why we sometimes cry and that crying is nothing to be ahsamed of. The book offers exercises at the end that help children make sense of their own emotions and understand the feelings of others. From 3 to 5 years, 1532 words. Rightsholders: Ivan Fedechko; ivan.fedechko@starlev.com.ua
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Trusted PartnerChildren's & YAJanuary 2020
Let's Make Friends
by Anastasia Merenkova (Author), Kateryna Razin’kova (Illustrator)
This is the story of a little wolf. One day, the wolf's mother gave two candies to the little cub, one for him and one for a new friend, that he had yet to find. But he did not understand why he needed to find friends to share candies with. After all, he did not like to share, and he loved sweets very much! In the end, no one wants to be friends with a selfish animal, so how can our wolf cub even find one? Maybe he has to learn that happiness does not only mean candies? From 3 to 5 years, 606 words. Rightsholders: hanna.bulhakova@ranok-school.com
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Trusted PartnerChildren's & YAJanuary 2012
In the Zoo: Poem-Game
by Oksana Krotiuk (Author), Yuliia Polishchuk (Illustrator)
In the Zoo: poem-game is a beautiful folding book about animals with educational poems for little children. From 3 to 5 years, 113 words Rightsholders: Diana Semak, bohdanbooksco@gmail.com