Songs in the Shade of the Cherry Tree

Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes from Ukraine

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20 songs. Duration: 30 minutes

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Summary

Songs collected by Nathalie Soussana Illustrated by QU Lan

 A riveting selection of 20 nursery rhymes and lullabies from Ukraine, as remembered by immigrants living in France, Germany and Poland.

These modern folk interpretations of popular traditional songs tug at the heartstrings and reveal a rich, vibrant culture. Native singers are accompanied by musicians playing instruments like the bandoura, sopilka, and accordion, making each song a delightful, enchanting homage to Ukrainian heritage.

Lyrics appear in the Ukrainian alphabet and Latin characters alongside English translations. Notes describing the cultural background of each song are also included, along with a QR code to access the accompanying recordings.

Pub Date: 2024
Ages: 3 to 7 / Grades Pre-K to 3
Keywords: Musical Traditions / Maternity / Culture / Community

Nathalie Soussana is the author of several musical picture books, including Songs from the Vanilla Trail, Children's Africana Book Award-winner Songs in the Shade of the Cashew and Coconut Trees and Parents’ Choice Gold Award- winner Songs from the Garden of Eden. She resides in Paris, France.

QU Lan was born and raised in China. After graduating in oil-painting from the China Academy of Art, she moved to France and worked as a graphic designer in various agencies before becoming a freelance illustrator. She has collaborated over the years with several major publishers including Usborne, Oxford and Penguin Random House.

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Hardcover illustrated picture book (9.5” x 9.5”, 36 pages) with 20 songs (30 minutes) available via QR code.

ISBN 978-2-89836-084-8
$19.95 CAD / $18.95 USD / £11.99

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