Silent Night, My Astronaut: The First Days (and Nights) of the War in
An All-Ukrainian Best Book and winner of Goethe-Institut Best Book Design, this picture book is a powerful and uplifting introduction to the War in Ukraine from a child's perspective.
The evening is long. It's silent outside. We love silent. The most important thing is for the sirens not to howl.
It is a bright day in February, but 7 year-old Ia and her family are in the dark. Church bells are ringing, sirens are screaming. The War has begun. A beautiful and powerful fully-illustrated picture book diary of the first ten days of the War in Ukraine that is full of love, hope and faith in peace.
" ...a poignant symbol of war's effect on children." KIRKUS
Ten percent of proceeds will be donated to Voices of Children, a Ukrainian charitable foundation that supports families affected by the war in Ukraine.
Author: Oksana Lushchevska
Format: Hardback, 40 pages, 277mm x 237mm, 400 g
Published: 2024, Andersen Press Ltd, United Kingdom
Genre: Picture Books
Interest Age: From 5 to 10 years
Description
An All-Ukrainian Best Book and winner of Goethe-Institut Best Book Design, this picture book is a powerful and uplifting introduction to the War in Ukraine from a child's perspective.
The evening is long. It's silent outside. We love silent. The most important thing is for the sirens not to howl.
It is a bright day in February, but 7 year-old Ia and her family are in the dark. Church bells are ringing, sirens are screaming. The War has begun. A beautiful and powerful fully-illustrated picture book diary of the first ten days of the War in Ukraine that is full of love, hope and faith in peace.
" ...a poignant symbol of war's effect on children." KIRKUS
Ten percent of proceeds will be donated to Voices of Children, a Ukrainian charitable foundation that supports families affected by the war in Ukraine.
Silent Night, My Astronaut: The First Days (and Nights) of the War in