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Children's & YA2019The Great Transformation
by Valia Vzdulska (Author), Olya Muzychenko (Illustrator)
The stag beetle is the largest beetle in Ukraine. Throughout its life, this beautiful creature undergoes amazing transformations. Are you ready to embark on a forest journey to witness the adventures of this unique creature? An exciting story, interesting facts, and colorful illustrations will help both children and adults learn more about the magical world of nature and its inhabitants through this beautiful educational book. From 5 to 10 years, 650 words Rightsholders: crocus.publishers@gmail.com
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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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Fantasy & magical realism (Children's/YA)2021Kotyhoroshka. The Tangled Tales
by Valentyna Vzdulska, Oksana Luschevska
Modern authors often return to fairy tales to rethink them and create new texts that are the same tales, but in a new interpretation. Kotygoroshko comprises eight intricate fairy tales by Ukrainian female authors of children's books. Anastasia Lavrenishyna tells an alternative story of Kolobok, Halyna Tkachuk introduces readers to Olenka the Serpent, and Oksana Lushchevska tells the story of Marie, a wise girl with a high IQ. In her tale, Alina Stefan travels to the planet 581g to meet with Kira the Lame Duck, and Mia Marchenko takes her readers to Kiev Podil, where Mykyta the Tanner and Princess Anna save the city. Valentina Vzdulska will tell you the new story of Sirko and the Wolf, and Sasha Kochubey will introduce to you the new character of Kotygoroshko. Finally, there is Anya Khromova's parable about the heart in an iron chest.
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Children's & YAJanuary 2022The 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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Children's & YAJanuary 2022A Tale Of Light
by Khrystyna Lukashchuk (Author), Khrystyna Lukashchuk (Illustrator)
This unique picture book is a creation of Khrystyna Lukashchuk, a well-known Ukrainian author and artist recognized as one of the best illustrators of independent Ukraine. From the emergence of Ukraine through its darkest times to its final victory over evil, A Tale Of Light allows us to find answers to dramatic questions: how can we explain to children why there is a war in their country? Why can not the enemy leave the Ukrainian land in peace? What will help us to defeat the enemy for good? The profound symbolic images that the author recreated will guide the readers along their journey. Ukrainians have been tapping into them for long times to find a source of harmony and internal strength – they are a powerful source of Light sustained by Ukrainian history, culture, and language. No enemy, however big or conniving, can destroy this Light. From 3 to 6 years, 719 words Rightsholders: bondarenkosvetlak@gmail.com
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Children's & YAJanuary 2019At the Ocean
by Yuriy Nikitinskiy (Author), Marichka Ruban (Illustrator)
This story is full of a cheeky sense of humor that little readers will adore. In this book they can find funny poems and beautiful watercolor illustrations to give them the feeling of diving in the ocean. This unique and amazing book was created by the famous Ukrainian writer Yuriy Nikitinskiy and by the fabulous illustrator Marichka Ruban. From 3 to 8 years, 422 words Rightsholders: kovalenko@artbooks-publishing.com
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The General History of Chinese Costume
by Author: Liu Yonghua Illustrator: Liu Yonghua
The General History of Clothing holds a large time span from the ancient Shang and Zhou Dynasties to the present, and the splendid clothing culture of China appears on the scroll of three meters. The scroll is designed to present on both sides. The front side shows the features of different clothes in different ages with the history of its handcraft, color blending, accessory and military. The back side shows the clothes features of each of china’s 56 nationalities. The Readers can lead the children to appreciate different culture charm and nourish the children’s cultural confident by researching different clothes.
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True stories2015Courage and Fear
by Ola Hnatiuk
Courage and Fear is a study of a multicultural city in times of great change. Olya Hnatiuk presents a meticulously documented portrait of Lviv’s ethnically diverse intellectuals during World War II. As the Soviet, Nazi, and once again Soviet occupations tear the city’s social structures apart, groups of Polish, Ukrainian, and Jewish doctors, academicians, and artists try to survive, struggling to manage complex relationships and to uphold their ethos. As their pre-war lives are violently upended, courage and fear shape their actions. Olya Hnatiuk employs diverse sources in several languages to tell the story of Lviv from a multi-ethnic perspective and to challenge the nation focused narratives dominant in Central and Eastern Europe.
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Children's & YA2014How Many?
by Halyna Kyrpa (Author), Olha Havrylova (Illustrator)
When children first explore the world, they usually ask many questions. You can try finding answers together with them by reading and looking through the picturebook Скільки?/ How many? The book's interesting questions and beautiful illustrations facilitate a friendly and joyful dialogue between adults and little readers. Скільки?/How many? was originally published as a bilingual picturebook with English and Ukrainian parallel text, which was also helpful for children learning languages. From 3 to 6 years, 199 words (Ukrainian and English) Rightsholders: Oksana Lushcevska, olushchevska@gmail.com
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Children's & YA2016The Swing under the Maple Tree
by Halyna Tkachuk (Author), Oksana Bula (Illustrator)
Nina is playing on a swing and looking forward to the summer. However, it turns out that there will be neither flowers in the flowerbeds nor any blue dolphins in the sea this summer. And all because of Nina’s carelessness! There’s no reason to despair, though. With a little bit of effort, and the help of other characters in this picture book, Nina will not only save the summer, but also achieve something very special. This book and charming illustrations, originally published in bilingual edition (Ukrainian-English) will appeal to both children and their parents. From 3 to 6 years, 785 words (Ukrainian and English). Rightsholders: olushchevska@gmail.com
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Children's & YA2019Hoverla
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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Children's & YA2019He and I. A Story Without Secrets About Boys
by Yulia Smal (Author), Anna Oliynyk (Illustrator)
A time comes when every child starts wondering about their body, asking their parents “awkward” questions. In this book, children and their parents, together with a curious boy named Max, will learn about the boys’ private parts and about the right way to treat one’s privacy and intimacy, about hygiene and safety, about illnesses and self-care, and, most importantly, about good behavior and respect. The book approaches the subject in an interesting and fun way, and is beautifully illustrated by Anna Oliynyk. From 3 to 12 years, 7681 words Rightsholders: mybookshelf.publishing@gmail.com
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The General History of China
by Author Lv Cha, Yang Zao; Illustrator: Lin Xin
The General History of China holds a large time span from the ancient age to the present. It also holds a large space span from the transition of the territory, the transition of different dynasties, evolution of characters and the famous architecture in different periods to historical event, historical battles ,historical figures and locations. The book places the history of China in the global dimension by combining the significant events taking place in the world with the time axis and the concept of family, country and world. Its content includes many fields of society, politics, life, culture, technology and military. China’s history of 5000 years totally presents in the long scroll of 2.4meters. Following the paper and plots of time and space, the readers will learn the greatness and prosperity of China in the global view. The readers will feel the pulse of the history and experience the features of different dynasties.
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Children's & YA2019The Book of Horrors: A Collection of Scary Stories
by Volodymyr Arenev, Mia Marchenko, Larysa Andrievska, Ivanka Kravtsova, Yozha Kotsun, Slava Svitova, Yuriy Nikitinsky, Maria Artemenko. Illustrations by Irena Panarina
“The Book of Horrors” is a collection of scary stories by modern Ukrainian children’s writers. In the dark dark room, on the black black shelf, there is a scary scary book…. It contains eight thrilling stories about various mystical, sometimes otherworldly and utterly unexpected events and creatures, including children. If you’re not afraid yet, then meet Mia Marchenko’s black tulips (‘The Black Tulips’), Volodymyr Arenev’s inhabitants of the abandoned attic (‘The Wheeled Coffin’), Larysa Andriyevska’s ugly monsters (‘Monsters from under the Child’s Bed’), Ivanka Kravtsova’s bleeding cuckoo bird (‘Cuckoo’), Yozha Kotsun’s beasts (‘The Beasts’), Slava Svitova’s pygmy witch (‘The Pygmy Witch’), Yuriy Nikitinsky’s ghosts (‘Ghost of Olya and the Real boy named Kostyk’) and Maria Artemenko’s philosopher worms (‘This Fairy Tale is not about an Apple’).
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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 & YAJanuary 2023Dad and I are going to space
by Jacques Jabié (Author), Marysya Rudska (Illustrator)
Mars mission is off.Starteam selection is over.My father and I are the candidates.In fact, Father is ready for space after his work,Still I am free at any time till the beginning of school.We should hurry up! From 3 to 6 years, 587 words. Rightsholders: n.miroshnyk@vivat.factor.ua
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Children's & YAJanuary 2022My Dad and Me
by Dmytro Kuzmenko (Author), Oksana Drachkovska (Illustrator)
Who are the ghostinosours? What are clouds made of? How to prepare trubel and what may happen if you do not limit yourself and do everything you want? My Dad and Me’s main hero is about 4 years old and seeks to find answers to all these questions. His life is full of adventures: he is a dreamer and make-believer. He often disobeys his father and dislikes brushing his teeth. All in all, every young reader can find a bit of themselves in this little one. My Dad and Me is a treasure book of honest, warm-hearted stories about the close connection between father and son, about little things and great discoveries in the eyes of children, about trust and adventures they can share, and fundamentally, about mutual understanding. Even when someone can’t pronounce “r " yet! From 6 to 9 years, 4883 words Rightsholders: n.miroshnyk@vivat.factor.ua
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Children's & YAJanuary 2019Octopus Woman
One day in the life of a busy mother
by Jacques Jabié (Author), Natalia Kudlak (Illustrator)
The Octopus Woman wakes up early in the morning, puts a stocking on each of her legs, and then her crazy day begins! She needs to get the kids ready for kindergarten and school, feed the parrot and the cat, walk through half the city going to work, spend all day in the office, do a lot of things on her way home, and, in the end, read a bedtime story to the kids… How does she manage to do everything? And how can she do it so well? The secret of Octopus Woman is hidden in this vivid book! From 3 to 6 years, 300 words Rightsholders: Alex Sharlai, alex.sharlay@gmail.com
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Children's & YADaddy'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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Children's & YA2017Mermaids
by Oksana Lushchevska (Author), Violetta Borigard (Illustrator)
Sonia and Nika are best friends. Yet, they live far away from each other: Nika lives on the left bank of the Dripro River and Sonia lives on the right one. To see each other more often the girls come up with a secret game. But sometimes, one of them feels sad. What would Nika do this time to make Sonia laugh? In this bilingual picturebook the readers will dive into a world of endless imagination, present in each child and grown-up as well. From 6 to 9 years, 1250 words (Ukrainian and English). Rightsholders: Oksana Luchchevska, olushchevska@gmail.com
