Kalamar Publishing House
Kalamar publishes high-quality children's literature for children's development. Our missing – to make readers happy through self-awareness and taking care about the world.
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Kalandraka Editora
With the slogan "Books for dreaming", KALANDRAKA first appeared on April 2nd (International Children's Book Day) 1998. This is a multilingual project publishing books in Castilian Spanish, Galician, Catalan, Basque, Portuguese, Italian and English.
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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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Children's & YANovember 2024The Story Beyond the Clouds
Each of us is unique; we just need to find our special gift, like bringing more color to the world
by Slava Svitova (Author), Oleksandr Shatokhin (Illustrator)
4+ What do you do when you're a little Cloud who doesn't yet know how to make thunder or lightning, release rain, or create rainbows? Grandma Cloud suggests an adventure to find a hidden treasure. So, the little Cloud sets off to a gloomy city and decides to have some fun. She turns a horse into a milk dragon, a small marshmallow into a huge polar bear, and a lady with a necklace into a funny snowman! As people start looking up, talking, and smiling, the once gloomy city becomes colorful and lively. The little Cloud finds her treasure, becoming the Rainbow Cloud, bringing laughter and joy to everyone by painting the sky with her playful creations! - The pursuit of one’s uniqueness.- Inspires readers to make the world a better place by using their talents.- Features illustrations by a renowned Ukrainian artist, recognized with international awards.- Highlights the vital role of creativity in society.
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Children's & YANovember 2024The Little Cossack
Understanding your native language and growing up in a bilingual family enriches your life and identity
by Valeriia Kyselova-Savrasova (Author), Racel Bonita (Illustrator)
3+ This is the story of a Ukrainian boy who grew up abroad. Through the pages of the book, he journeys from cherishing the language his mother sang lullabies in to realizing that no one around him understands it. Bohdan shapes his Ukrainian identity by discovering his homeland, its history, and culture. - Explores the challenges faced by international families.- Emphasizes the importance of understanding one's family culture and language.- A unique blend of Catalan culture (illustrations) and Ukrainian heritage (text).- Perfectly suited for a bilingual format.
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Children's & YATHE BUTTON THAT WANTED TO COME BACK HOME
A sentimental and heartfelt story about a happy little Button and his big and cozy feeling of HOME. A kind book about the pain of loss and the joy of rediscovering one’s true self, about a tiny ray of hope and compassion that are often met along the way.
by Author — Slava Svitova, Illustrator — Halyna Verheles
5+ This magically crafted story is here to remind us all that home is where our heart is. The Button had a home and lived a simple, happy life surrounded by the music of his native language and the voices of those he loved, the warm cosiness of the house, and many other details that made his life complete. Until one day he got lost. He travelled from someone’s pocket into a beautiful treasure box, and met a lot of people, and buttons, along his way. All the time during his sentimental journey, he only had but one wish — to be back home. One day, a little girl found him in the vintage shop and asked her mom to take him. This was the moment when the Button had found friends. And cried a happy tear for he had finally realized he was where he had to be and became the symbol of home for those who desperately needed it.The story of a little and brave Button will tug at the heartstrings of those who once had to abandon home for various reasons, and unexpectedly found home within themselves. Selling points: □ The story teaches empathy and compassion, trust and resilience, it also shows that no matter where we go and what happens to us in life, there will always be good people along the way. □ In any language, the book will still have the same core values: the feeling of home and safety, the treasures that are hidden in one’s heart, the healing memories that never fade with time, the music of one’s native language, and the road that unfolds to teach us who we truly are. □ The book evokes questions and promts the answers gently inspiring young readers to discover the magic of a simple story and the unexpctedness of life. □ This story is perfect for familiy readings where children and parents sit together in a safe and comfortable circle.
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Children's & YANovember 2024The 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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Children's & YAMY FESTIVE LIBRARY
Book Advent Calendar
by Nastya Muzychenko
5+ Adults and kids can have fun together by creating a library with 31 mini-books that can be really read. The box is easily trans formed into a playset and vice versa. Following the instructions, kids can easily make the bookcase, the mini-books, and decorate the Christmas tree. Selling points: □ Children will get familiar with 31 books consisting of Ukrainian and foreign fairy tales and work-books. □ ”My holiday library” is not just a box, but an exciting game. Following the instructions, readers will make books by their own hands and store them on the bookcase shelves. □ Creating and reading books will generate a festive Christmas holiday mood. □ The library with the best fairy tales will stay with the child for a whole year and will become a favorite toy. □ Gathers and unites the child and parents together for shared family activities. □ Cool gift for every boy and girl 5-9 years old.
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Children's & YAMukha and Naida
A heartwarming tale of two stray dogs who embark on a series of adventures, eventually finding new loving homes
by Valentyna Duvan
6+ A touching story of two stray dogs in Kyiv who rely on chance and the kindness of caring people. Based on real events, the story encourages empathy, compassion, and highlights important societal issues. Selling points: - The importance of friendship and supporting loved ones- Encourages compassion towards stray animals- Demonstrates that a happy ending is possible even in the most difficult situations- Inspired by true events
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Picture books, activity books & early learning materialSeptember 2018Gloves for the nose
The second book in the Doctor Tettiʼs School series gives children the most valuable knowledge of how to be healthy, and therefore – happy!
by Oksana Krotiuk
2+ The second book of the series is also addressed to the youngest readers. It also covers healthy habits. But now our heroes are in different circumstances. Despite the seriousness of the issues raised by the creators of the book, the child will feel the familiar atmosphere of the game. Looking at, and listening to, the short warm tales, they learn something that will truly become crucial to the quality of their lives later.Selling points- Charming and clever poems and riddles are perfectly matched with fabulous full-page illustrations; - the child will not just learn the seasons and understand which month follows another one but also will enjoy colorful and expressive illustration associated with each month.
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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 materialSeptember 2018Mykhlyk goes to the seaside
The first book in the Doctor Tettiʼs School series details how medical truths must be learned little by little before they become habitual behaviors.
by Oksana Krotiuk
2+ This book is fascinating and unique in conveying the importance of being healthy, and therefore happy, to the child. This book is intended to teach children to have a thoughtful attitude to their own health. What's even more fascinating is how the most important lessons are hidden within subtle artistic stories where the heroes are easily imaginable.Selling points- The uniqueness of this vivid and useful childrenʼs book is that the medical truths prescribed and drawn in it will be fully understood even by toddlers;- the book covers tips about the importance of protective skin creams, hats, drinking water on the beach, insect remedies and other useful information;- kids who can already read a little can independently comprehend the basics of a healthy lifestyle.
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Picture books, activity books & early learning materialSeptember 2019Thumbelina
Old favorite fairy tale accompanied by modern innovative illustrations.
by Hans Christian Andresen
4+ An honored and famous storyteller and a favorite of both children and adults, Hans Christian Andersen wrote a masterpiece — an extremely touching tale about a tiny girl named Thumbelina. Selling points- Classic timeless tale; - a heart-warming, colourful and joyful illustrations; - a book about finding one’s own identity and inner strengths.
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Picture books, activity books & early learning materialSeptember 2019Black sea, blue whale
In this fun and fantastic fairy tale, the most unexpected miracles occur.
by Oksana Krotiuk
0+ The story begins with a big blue whale who was angry at the sea. A storm broke out, and it was so unpleasant to swim in the sea that the whale decided to drink it all. What follows is many unexpected and humorous events in this delightful, dynamic, and playful tale. The story is simply written, easy to read, and captivating for young readers.Selling points- has a "whale" shape and gives young reader extra nice read-and-play feelings; - instills artistic and literature taste in the youngest readers; - encourages children to start learning poems; - shows the beauty of the language with easy and fun rhymes.REVIEW:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/ClItwaigQkc/
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Children's & YAOctober 2022Bon appetit!
Each food has a different shape. Learn it with this great board book. Secong book in the series with raised elements, scooped cutouts and a mirror on the last page
by Kateryna Perkonos
1+ There are oval fruits on Mom's plate, square pieces of cheese on Dad's. Grandma is cooking round cheesecakes, and grandpa is cutting vegetables into rhombuses. Everyone in the family has their preferences. It is good to know food has not only different tastes, but also different shapes! What are the preferences in your family? What shape are your favorite foods, toys and trinkets? Game book "Bon appetit!" encourages its readers to observe, develop imagination and helps the youngest children to learn about the world as a whole.Selling points- tactile raised elements make learning the different shapes of food interesting and exciting - observing the image, touching its shape, naming it — all these activities stimulate learing new things in a play-and-learn way - discover whats is the favorite food of different family members by tracing their raised shapes on one side, and watch how they fit into scooped cutouts on their opposite page - get suprised on the last page finding a mirror with the question "what is you favorite food?".REVIEW:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Coopu5gAj1X/
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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/
