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Children's & YA2022The Big Book of Curiosities
by Julia Kislitsyna (Author), Hanna Nekrasova (Author), Stanislav Dvornitskyi (Author), Julia Budnik (Author), Iryna Rutylo (Illustrator)
This book is a real treasure for young readers, who are constantly asking “why?” and are curious about absolutely everything that surrounds them. This visually astonishing volume takes children on a journey through different facts about our World. - Who can hold its breath for the longest time under water? - Why is plastic dangerous? - Which tree is the biggest on the Earth? - Who are the members of a symphony orchestra? - When will we be able to fly into space? Young readers can find answers to all these questions — and more — in The Big Book of Curiosities. From 5 to 12 years, 9000 words Rightsholders: Olga Popovych, olga@kalamar.ua
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Poetry2020Stonegardenwoods
by Iryna Shuvalova
The title Iryna Shuvalova’s book Stonegardenwoods brings to mind the magic happening in an alchemist's retort. Likewise, in her poems, people break down into elements, and the world of things suddenly echoes with human voices. Eliminating the gaps not only between words but also between things, the author explores the phenomenon of memory at its deepest, most organic levels, where relatives and strangers interlace by circulatory systems, like trees with roots. This book is about belonging to time, place, and people and the inability to relate to any one of them.
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Literature: history & criticism2020Rebels: New woman and modern nation
by Vira Aheieva, Iryna Borysiuk, Oksana Pashko, Olena Peleshenko, Olga Poliukhovych, Oksana Schur
This book is about true rebels: late 19th and early 20th century Ukrainian female writers. They find their own voices in literature and start to defend theis own space, both private and public. 12 stories of life and work of Marko Vovchok, Lesia Ukrainka, Olha Kobylianska, Iryna Vilde, Sophia Yablonska and others.
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Children's & YA2021The City Is Me
by Iryna Ozymok
“The City is Me” is an interactive picture book. It explains how cities function, how they change, and how technology, consumption, climate, and the computer revolution influence them. It’s a kind of guidelines for readers to help understand the city, allowing them to rethink their role in the community and realise whom they choose to be – responsible citisens or bystanders absently observing city processes. The book does not only uncover city mechanisms, but also encourages readers to participate in quality changes in our cities.
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History of art & design styles: from c 1900 -2021Art Nouveau. The Ukrainian Art Styles of 20th century
by Iryna Mahdysh
The twentieth century saw an outbreak of new styles in world art, among which Art Nouveau was the first chronologically. Ukraine absorbed all-new European creative ideas, filling them with Ukrainian meanings and forms. For those unfamiliar with Ukrainian art, this book will be a handy and attractive starting entry point to the world of Ukrainian visual culture. Art experts will be able to look at their field from a new angle: to see images of rare works of Ukrainian art nouveau from regional museums and trace the links between national and world trends in the art of the twentieth century.
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True stories2020ISOLATION. Secret prisons of Donbas in the stories by people saved from torture and death
by Daria Bura, Iryna Vovk
The book of recollections of those, who went through hell and survived: prisoners of Donetsk and Luhansk prisoners, infamous "Isolation", Donbas colonies. These are the stories of those who were exchanged as prisoners of war on December 29, 2019, those who kissed the Ukrainian land at the "Maiorsk" checkpoint. Despite the controversy over the exchange itself, those who sacrificed their lives, families, peace, and health returned home. Ukrainian soldiers, journalists, bloggers, military aides, doctors, and locals talk about the life "before" and "after", about the life of Donbas during the war, about the atrocities and crimes of militants, about the horrors and tortures in captivity.
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Children's & YAWinged Stories. At the Heart of the Plane
by Iryna Lazutkina (Author), Nataliia Oliinyk (Illustrator)
This captivating edition centered around airplanes that conquer the skies. In collaboration with the renowned Antonov State Enterprise, responsible for designing globally recognized aircraft like Mriya and Ruslan, we have crafted stories that introduce children to real airplane features, such as skis or water tanks, through entertaining and heartwarming adventures.Much like children, airplanes too can grapple with fear of the unknown and lack of confidence in their capabilities at times, but they are always eager for new adventures and discoveries, not to mention the friends they make along the way.• Preparing in partnership with Antonov State Enterprise.• The book imparts a valuable lesson to children about embracing their uniqueness. It emphasizes that being different is not a flaw but a unique trait that sets individuals apart and makes them special.• Through its narrative, the book encourages children to take their first steps into the future, pursue their dreams, and summon courage for their own sake and for the betterment of the world. From 3 to 6 years, 11 000 words Rightsholders: n.miroshnyk@vivat.factor.ua
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Children's & YAJanuary 2022Let'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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Travel & Transport2021Jewish addresses of Ukraine. Guidebook.
by Marharyta Yehorchenko, Iryna Berliand, Ihor Vynokurov (compilers)
This guidebook leads you through the locations in cities and villages of Ukraine that are closely connected to the history and culture of Ukrainian Jewish Community. The book is based on the geographical principle, i.e. each chapter describes a particular region of Ukraine. The illustrative material allows us to see both cultural monuments that still exist as well as photos of the objects that have not survived. Special attention is paid to personalities, including Jewish writers, cultural activists, civil rights leaders, philanthropists, religious figures, and righteous men. The guidebook can be especially useful for tourists who are interested in the Jewish history of the country.
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Children's & YA2016Pluto
by Valentyna Vzdulska (Author), Inna Chernyak (Illustrator)
This is the sweet sweet story of Mark, a little boy who shared a special bond with his dog Pluto. Unfortunately, one day Mark lost his best friend. Mark missed Pluto very much and came up with the idea that the dog was now residing on the small planet of the same name, Pluto... Until one day mom came home with a little fluffy present: a new puppy friend, and the beginning of a new story. From 3 to 5 years, 2034 words Rightsholders: info@vivat.factor.ua or miroshnik@vivat.factor.ua
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Memoirs202277 days of February. Ukraine between two symbolic dates of the Russian war ideology
by Marichka Paplauskaite (Compiler), Authors: Inna Adrug, Anna Argirova, Kateryna Babkina, Tetyana Bezruk, Oleksandra Gorchynska, Inna Zolotukhina, Vera Kuriko, Olena Livytska, Olga Livytska, Svitlana Oslavska, Marichka Paplauskaite, Eva Raiska, Anya Semenyuk, Zoya Khramchenko, Margarita Chimyris, Iryna Yaroshynska
As a child, she could not understand why people in films about the blockade of Leningrad were always lying down. And when Mariupol was besieged by the Russians, and she and her husband lived for many days without water, food and heat under constant shelling, she realized that when you lie down, you save strength and energy. "77 Days of February" included reports written by journalists of the Reporters media in the period between February 23 and May 9 — two symbolic dates for Russian military ideology. The invasion of Russian troops into Ukraine stopped the number of days and pushed Ukrainians back to the intervening time, where February — the month of the beginning of the great war — still lasts. In the meantime and in these candid stories, there is pain, fear, hatred, and sometimes despair. But the main thing is hope. This is a bare nerve and an honest voice of the new Ukrainian reality.
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Children's & YAOctober 2022Big book of curiosity
This book is a real treasure for young readers, who are constantly asking “why” and are curious about absolutely everything that surrounds them
by Iryna Rutylo
6+ This visually astonishing story takes children on a journey through different facts about our World. - Who can hold its breath for the longest time under water? - Why is plastic dangerous? - Which tree is the biggest one on the Earth? - Who are the members of a symphony orchestra? - When will I be able to fly into space? Young readers can find answers to all these questions — and more — in the Big Book of CuriositiesSelling points- Couple hundres interesting facts about our world;- an exciting, fascinating journey through different cultural, scientific and history facts; - more than 30 lift-the-flap windows; - lift the flap and learn fun facts about our world: through interesting history, scientific research and the best-known facts; - vibrant and striking illustrations to enjoy at their best. REVIEW:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnyu30rgjVN/
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Picture books, activity books & early learning materialJanuary 2021ABC
Board book with scooped-out die-cuts and raised elements to learn the Ukrainian Alphabet
by Iryna Rutylo
0+ A beautiful illustrated book will help your child learn the Ukrainian Alphabet and identify different things around us. Selling points- tactile raised letters make learning the alphabet interesting and exciting - spark your child’s creativity and curiosity with this delightfully curated alphabet book - make the story using the images presented on every page and representing appropriate letter, like "Big Bear rides the Bicycle in the universe"- perfect present for babies' birthdays and other occasions Review: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CjCoQungz4l/
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September 2021Where are you going, Iryna?
by Rosa Maria Pascual, Simon Berrill
I was a young journalist in the UK when the nuclear accidentat Chernobyl happened. At first it seemed like another of themany terrible things that happen in far-off countries andmake only brief headlines in our media before quickly disappearingfrom the front pages. Soon, though, a radioactivecloud began spreading across Europe and, perhaps for thefirst time, we were all forced to realise what a small, fragileworld we live in.Three decades on, Rosa Maria Pascual’s splendid noveltells the stories that weren’t heard at the time: what happened– and is still happening – to the people living aroundthe nuclear power station in what was then the Soviet Unionand is now Ukraine. From the first page it is a compellingread: a multi-stranded road movie of a book interweavingfirst-hand accounts of the explosion itself and its horrificconsequences; the journey of a woman from far-away Cataloniato discover the truth of the disaster as she helps childrenaffected by its consequences; and the odyssey of oneof those Chernobyl children who goes on the run with heryoung daughter to escape an unpleasant fate in her owncountry.There’s a lot more too. This is a book about nationalismand politics, about human nature, about little-known culturesand, most of all, about women and their defiant love forparents, children, husbands and lovers, set against a backgroundof disaster and tragedy. Because even in the darkestsituations, love offers a glimmer of hope for us all.Simon BerrillTranslator of the English edition “Someone once said that what makes a literarywork is what we might call “excellent use oflanguage”. Well, the novel “Where are you going,Iryna?” is undoubtedly a perfect example of this,packed with rare quality and sensitivity. Combininggreat narrative style and extreme delicacy,the author shows us the grim reality for thepeople of Ukraine of the tragedy that happenedat Chernobyl on 26 April 1986 during and afterthe accident at the nuclear power station.The story focuses on the character of Iryna,the people around her, and the experiences sheand her brother Vasyl have in Catalonia with ahost family when they are children. Flashingbackwards and forwards in time without everlosing clarity, the novel places us at differentperiods in Iryna’s exciting life as, despite theserious difficulties she often faces, she managesto maintain her enthusiasm and desire to get on.Iryna’s story is inspiring but also reminds us ofjust how far human beings can go wrong when wefail to calibrate certain technological applicationscorrectly. The Chernobyl disaster should certainlynot be forgotten considering that the price wenormally pay when we lose our collectivememory is repeating the same mistakes.All this makes Rosa Maria Pascual’s novel anexcellent, must-read book for remembering whatit means to contaminate land for centuries– something that should never, ever happen again. Ana Galisteo (English & Drama teacher)and Juan Méndez (Philosopher)
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Picture booksAnna is the Queen of Chicken
by Iryna Potapenko
This story by the well-known Ukrainian artist Iryna Potapenko, warmed by the summer sun and surrounded by a gentle breeze, is full of freedom and the desire to rule. After all, the girl Anna, who came to her grandmother's farm, decided to become a queen - a chicken queen. Having received the attribute of power, she set about her serious business. But will Anna be able to establish order in her kingdom? From 3+ years Rightsholders: Oleksandra Zelik, oleksandra.zelik@ranok.com.ua
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Animal stories (Children's/YA)January 2022Just Like Magic
by Victor Dias de Oliveira Santos, Iryna Kazakova
“A beautiful and encouraging picture book. This is the book young readers will need to face their fears and to build self confidence. If you are in the market for a book with this kind of theme, then look no more.” – Reedy Discovery Nino is the bravest platypus in Animalandia—at least in his dreams. During his waking hours, Nino has a hard time believing in himself. Luckily, his situation is about to change when a magic genie decides to help him. In this fun and inspiring story, children will learn along with Nino that they can become more confident— even without a magical genie by their side.
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Biography & True StoriesAugust 2023Impressive Ukrainian Women
by Iryna Baryshevska
This book shares the stories of remarkable Ukrainian women who achieved worldwide recognition. Each story has its own heroine, who acts as a person of great spirit and phenomenal talent. You will learn the true stories of female rulers, musicians, aviators, actresses and scientists who broke many stereotypes and sparked off their sphere of interests; they risked and made sacrifices, they fought for their dreams and achieved success. The book is crafted and written in such a way that it will engage both children and adults. It allows everyone to appreciate the immense contributions made by women throughout different eras in the fields of science, art, culture and sports. And most importantly, you will also learn about women who are making great history right now.
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Travelbook: Ukraine
by Iryna Taranenko, Yuliia Kurova, Mariia Vorobiova, Marta Leshak
A joint project of #knigolove publishing house and Green Penguin Creative Agency resulted in a large illustrated atlas of Ukraine, containing 1,200 facts about the most important cultural sites, historical monuments, and prominent figures. The book contains not only the most amazing but also the most important things to know about Ukraine: unique places to visit, grand cultural achievements, famous people, and turning points that influenced the course of history and life of every Ukrainian. The publication is complete with original illustrations and is designed to promote knowledge about Ukraine among all those interested in its culture and customs.
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Biography & True StoriesNovember 2024My women
by Yuliia Iliukha, Dina Chmuzh, indigo dolorous, Tetiana Kopytova, Nika Liubchych, Olha Lysovska, Hanna Mayson, Iren Moroz, Iryna Mykoliv, Kateryna Poltavska, Kati Prusenko, Olena Pryduvalova, Olha Rotaienko, Olesia Sarycheva, Iryna Sazhynska, Alevtina Shavlach, Iryna Strilbytska, Olena Tsoy, Khrystyna Valko, Viktoria Zakorko, Iryna Zarubina, Julia Zinchenko
This flash fiction collection titled ‘My Women’ is, in fact, a collection of women’s voices. The voices of those who have been brutally silenced, those who have had their dearest taken away, those who have persevered and fought for themselves, and those who have broken down and given up. These succinct, emotionally charged, brutal and sometimes excruciatingly difficult stories portray experiences of life during wartime, each so very different but equally poignant. This book is illustrated by artworks created after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. They complement the flash fiction written by the author with their visual narratives, transforming ‘My Women’ into our very own women. Each of the women who contributed to this book — the translator, illustrators, editors, the layout designer and the publisher — felt a personal connection with the nameless protagonists, finding something within the stories that resonated deeply with them. We hope that readers will also feel similar emotions. Working on this book, we wanted to support and embrace every Ukrainian woman, telling her, ‘We stand with you, sister.’ ‘My Women’ is a book about each of us — and for every one of us.
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Imprint. Ukrainian printmaking of the XX – XXI centuries
by Compiled by Kateryna Tykhonenko. Texts by Iryna Borovets, Yuliya Vaganova, Olga Lagutenko, Polina Limina, Kateryna Pidhaina, Oleh Sydor-Hibelynda
The publication Imprint. Ukrainian printmaking of the XX – XXI centuries is devoted to the study of Ukrainian printmaking from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present. The collection offers an examination of the transformation of the imprint and the different generational relationships among artists, phenomena and trends. In particular, the book presents a catalog of printed graphics from the exhibition in the Mystetskyi Arsenal.
