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Baba's Babushka series
Baba's Babushka: Magical Ukrainian Adventures
Magical Adventures in Ukraine! Natalia is taken on a series of magical journeys to a time long ago when the wind brings babushkas similar to the ones her baba once wore. Through these adventures, she discovers the beautiful traditions of her Ukrainian heritage and, most importantly, the love of family.
Baba's Babushka: A Magical Ukrainian Christmas
It's Christmas, and Natalia is missing her Baba. Suddenly, the wind brings her a babushka that looks just like the one Baba used to wear. This magical encounter leads Natalia on an adventure where she discovers the beautiful traditions of her Ukrainian heritage, including the importance of family love.
Baba's Babushka: A Magical Ukrainian Easter
It's Easter! Time for another holiday adventure! When the wind brings Natalia another babushka just like the ones her Baba used to wear, the young girl goes on a magical journey to a springtime in the past and discovers the Easter traditions of her Ukrainian heritage.
Baba's Babushka: A Magical Ukrainian Wedding
Baba and Dido
Wedding bells are ringing in the past! The wind brings Natalia another babushka, just like the ones her Baba used to wear. Whisked away on a magical journey to an autumn long ago, she discovers the joyful wedding traditions of her Ukrainian heritage.
Baba's Babushka: A Magical Ukrainian Journey
Baba and Dido
A magical adventure in Ukraine's past! When the wind brings Natalia a babushka just like her baba's, she is taken on a magical journey to a time long ago and a place far away, discovering the landmarks and traditions of her Ukrainian heritage—the greatest of which is the love of family.
Children's Books
Because
Because is a lyrical tribute that honours our ancestors–especially our Babas and Didos who courageously emigrated from Ukraine and thanks them for preserving our beautiful Ukrainian traditions, culture, spirituality, wisdom, and family values.
Remember: A Sorrowful Holodomor Song
Remember: A Sorrowful Holodomor Song is a lyrical tribute to the Holodomor. This book honours the millions who suffered or died, using powerful imagery of justice, loss, and remembrance.
Baba and Dido
Baba and Dido is a heartwarming colouring book that celebrates the special bond between a child and their Baba and Dido, with joyful illustrations of love, laughter, and togetherness. Perfect for families to enjoy together, it inspires warmth and creativity.
A Rainbow Makes A Promise
A Rainbow Makes A Promise is a heartfelt song that celebrates the beauty of rainbows as a symbol of peace, love, and hope. The lyrics emphasize a rainbow's lasting nature and its reminder of the goodness and positivity present in the world.
Baba's Over the Moon
In Baba's Over the Moon, Marion Mutala expresses a grandmother's love and pride for her grandbaby through song. It is a playful and heartwarming tribute to the special bond between a grandparent and grandchild. With love, from Baba.
More Babas, Please!
Babas are simply the best! This charming story is told in rhyming verse and highlights all the ways grandmothers share their love and care for their grandchildren, through food, music, and lots of cuddles. The love of a grandmother is something special and unique.
My Buddy, Dido!
Didos are delightful! This story features a Ukrainian dido and his grandchildren, showing how grandfathers care for their grandchildren. They share their love by playing games, telling jokes, reading stories, and snuggling. Grandfathers are special people.
Kohkum’s Babushka: A Magical Métis/ Ukrainian Tale
An enchanted babushka takes readers on a magical journey to a vibrant prairie where a Métis and Ukrainian family meet. This book celebrates the beauty of their differences and similarities while highlighting values like empathy and generosity. Witness our common humanity regardless of language or culture.
Earth Angels - Operation Angel
Welcome to the fascinating world of angels. The book explores their different types, unique characteristics, and significance in various cultures, religions, beliefs, and traditions. Learn about archangels, guardian angels, and well-known names like Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. A must-read for anyone interested in the mystical realm of angels.
My Dearest Dido: The Holodomor Story
My Dearest Dido - The Holodomor Story is a heart-breaking account of the innocent victims of Stalin's regime, based on survivors' voices. It explores Ukrainian culture and traditions amidst the atrocities of the 1932-33 Holodomor. This book for young readers explores and celebrates Ukrainian culture and traditions amidst these atrocities.
Grateful
A heartwarming and poignant conversation between parent and child about the importance of being grateful for all the blessings in life. The exchange is filled with love, wisdom, and understanding. It's a beautiful reminder of the deep bond between a parent and child and the life lessons that are passed down through generations.
Other Books
Freedom Songbook
Sing along with Marion Mutala’s first songbook called Freedom consisting of forty-three original songs with chords and divided into 5 categories: Folk, Love, Prairie, Spiritual and Ukrainian. These unique lyrics speak to your heart and soul. Marion strongly believes the world longs for peace and singing is one way to create peace.
Baba Sophie's Ukrainian Cookbook
Baba Sophie's Ukrainian Cookbook is a magical cooking adventure. Sophie, Marion Mutala's mother, preferred cooking at home and her cookbook includes recipes for her children's favorite dishes, such as fluffy buttermilk pancakes, homemade bread, doughnuts, chocolate cake with caramel icing, cabbage rolls, and Canada's favourite dish: perogies/pyrohy/varenyky. In the sixth book of the Baba's Babushka series, we celebrate Sophie's original cookbook and her love for cooking.
The Mechanic's Wife
Murder or accident? The Mechanic's Wife involves a mystery in Saskatoon, Canada. DD, a daring Ukrainian detective, partners with Raunchy, a private investigator from New York City. Together, they create a partnership to make Saskatchewan safer. Can you solve the crime before DD and Raunchy?