The story of Ukraine : an anthem of glory and freedom
Ukraine is rich with history and resources, culture and people, but most of all, in spirit! There is a lot to learn about Ukraine, and one of the best places to start is their national anthem. The lyrics of this once-forbidden song carry deep meaning for many Ukrainians, and are full of passion, strength, and determination, inspiring them to keep their country protected and free. The Story of Ukraine walks readers through each culturally-significant line, providing details of Ukraine's land and life.--Publisher.
Ages 4-8.|||AD910L Lexile|||juvenile
Olena Kharchenko and Michael Sampson ; illustrated by Polina Doroshenko = Rozpovidʹ pro Ukrayinu : himn slavy ta svobody / Olena Kharchenko i Maĭkl Sempson ; illustrated by Polina Doroshenko.
In the title the word "of" has a stitched heart that replaces the letter "o."
"Ukraine's Parliament adopted this version of the National Anthem in 2003. It is a slight modification of Pavlo Chubynsky's original 1862 poem."--Author's note (page [3]).
Bilingual. In English and Ukrainian on facing pages.
