Ukrainian children’s books are explaining difficult topics to young readers: war, parents away from home fighting in the war, and even death. The books are encouraging children to engage and reflect on their personal circumstances. As Lydia Tomkiw reports, after decades under Soviet rule, Ukrainians are excited to finally have books for kids in their own language helping them to deal with the war.
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