A beautiful timely story. Learn about Ukrainian culture and the meaning of freedom. Perfect for children of all ages with darling illustrations.

Thanks to NetGalley and its author for providing me with an advanced copy of this book
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A LITTLE GIRL who was involved in a nature lands which it show us a very peaceful country

i really love the vibes it gave me when i read the book.

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4.5

Thank you, BooksGoSocial, Maryna Kariuk, and Netgalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. We enjoyed the message in this book and the pictures were beautiful!

Sadly in my family history the war was always present, my relatives are divided between refugees or survivors of different wars. Even when I was born, my country was under a military dictatorship and there was also a war, which is why these reading topics touched me deeply.
This book is aimed for childrens who survived the war in the Ukraine. The story that Maryna Kariuk tells us is a message of light, love and hope. It's a message that in the future the beautiful land of Ukraine will be free, without fear, without threats.
Ksenia Markevych's illustrations are a work of art, through her illustrations one can feel the warmth of a wonderful country, the color palette is a pleasure for the eyes, without a doubt you can see the love put into each line.
My partner is ukrainian, and he just saw me reading this and asked me if he could take a look, of course I said yes and seeing the emotion on his face killed me. I cannot believe that in 2023 people will still have to go through wars and losses, it is a horror.
At the end of this book comes a glossary, explaining very well not only the words, but also the Ukrainian culture.
In addition, part of the profits from this book are destined to help and give psychological support for children, humanitarians and families suffering from war. Please support the cause by visiting voices.org.ua/en
A huge round of applause for Maryna Kariuk and Ksenia Markevych for creating something so wonderful.

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Lamentablemente en mi historia familiar la guerra siempre estuvo presente, mis familiares se dividen entre refugiados o sobrevivientes de distintas guerras. Incluso cuando yo naci mi pais estaba bajo dictadura militar y tambien hubo una guerra, es por eso que estos topicos de lectura tocan fibras muy profundas en mi.
Este libro esta dirigido a niños/as que sobreviven la guerra en Ukrania. La historia que nos cuenta Maryna Kariuk es un mensaje de luz, amor y esperanza. Es un mensaje que en un futuro la hermosa tierra de Ukrania sera libre, sin miedos, sin amenazas.
Las ilustraciones de Ksenia Markevych son un obra de arte, a traves de sus ilustraciones uno puede sentir la calidez de un pueblo maravilloso, la paleta de colores es un placer para los ojos, sin dudas se puede ver el amor puesto en cada trazo.
Mi compañero es ucraniano, y justo vio que estaba leyendo esto y me pidio si lo podia ver, por supuesto dije que si y ver su emocion en su rostro me mato. Y es que no puedo creer que en 2023 todavia la humanidad tenga que atravesar por guerras y perdidas, es un horror.
Al final de este libro trae un glosario, explicando muy bien no solo las palabras, sino tambien la cultura ucraniana.
Ademas, parte de las ganancias de este libro son destinadas a la ayuda de apoyo psicologico para niños, humanitarios y familias que sufren por la guerra. Por favor, apoyen la causa vitisando el sitio voices.org.ua/en
Un enorme aplauso para Maryna Kariuk y Ksenia Markevych por crear algo tan maravilloso.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing a free copy of this book for review.

This is a heartbreakingly lovely little book. Everything about it haunting, informative, and beautiful. So much Ukrainian history, culture, and strength shines through on each page. I loved the inclusion of Ukrainian mythology and customs in the form of Mavka, Molfar, and Kupala.

This is a book I look forward to purchasing a physical copy of. It is well worth it.

Amidst the war and heartache in Ukraine, a young girl embarks on a journey of discovery and self-expression. As she travels through the beautiful landscape of her homeland, she finds freedom in the beauty, traditions, and culture that still remain. Reading Finding Freedom sparks meaningful conversations about conflict, freedom, peace, traditions and hope.

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Finding Freedom is an inspiring and uplifting picture book for children from the Ukraine. The book is told in rhyming format and starts off with a dull, sad two page spread of what it is like for them there with the war. It then goes on to remind children what their homeland really looks and feels like and inspire hope in them that one day it will be that way again. It shows different locations, foods, celebrations, culture and more within this short story and the illustrations really bring it to life. This would be lovely for any child to read but I should imagine it will greatly benefit children of Ukraine in more ways than one.

Absolutely beautiful free flowing illustrations. The author slides in a few Ukrainian words on each page and then explains them at the end of the book. What a wonderful way to celebrate Ukraine and the freedom that they are fighting for.

I loved this. Such a beautiful book, from the narrative to the illustrations. Enjoyed the brief cultural histories and landmarks, memories of food and family and folk stories passed down. The illustrations complemented the narrative perfectly, and i enjoyed the little details in each image. Ultimately, a beautiful message that freedom can never truly be taken away from us. Would love a copy for my shelf!

The artwork is stunning & colorful. The writing is rhythmic. I'm not very familiar with Ukrainian culture so I was pleased to find a glossary at the back. I would go through the glossary before reading the book to my daughter. I felt a bit emotional reading this. I've been keeping up with the news & it's unimaginable how this past year has been for Ukrainians. I think this book is a symbol of strength & hope

Seeming more closer to the folk people of Ukraine this is nice effort from author to share her piece on the very culture of native place. Rhyming was good but average.

Also, setting of words is too bad from editorial end to let it be read properly, be it in Kindle or Netgalley. Adding to this, choice of font colours basis on background image was too bad to read it clearly without zooming.

Ksenia's Illustrations are worth watching and loveable beyond reasoning. Well, suited to the words, background was suitably amazing. For illustrations I am adding one more star to my reviews making it overall to 4* rating.

Thank you to the Publisher and NetGalley for the eARC! This is an informational text about Ukraine. With all of the events happening today, this was interesting to read what life in Ukraine is like.

Lovely vibrant illustrations. A lovely ode to Ukraine. It is full of Ukrainian culture and symbols. It has a glossary at the back with all the Ukrainian words along with how they are pronounced. It’s a lovely story and will be using this in my classroom.

What a beautiful book about Ukrainian Heritage, My family is from Ukraine, I was put in Ukrainian school from kindergarten to sixth grade, and Ukrainian is my second language. It is so validating to see my culture so well represented. The imagery and illustrations in this book are breathtaking and full of life. I wish this was a book when I was a child.

Such a beautiful childrens book to teach young children about Ukraine especially in light of everything happening in our world right now. The illustrations are stunning and done by a Ukraine artist as well.

Finding Freedom is a children's picture book full of beautiful illustrations and inspirational words written by Maryna Kariuk, a Ukrainian emigrant. This story sends a message of hope to children, especially those of her home country. The book contains a glossary at the end which explains many Ukrainian words and customs referred to in the story. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital copy of this book.

What a GORGEOUS picturebook! I was truly touched reading this one. Firstly, the illustrations are stunning. But, more importantly, the story this picturebook sends is such an important one. It gives Ukrainian children hope, but it should also be read by every child around the globe as it gives a glimpse into Ukraine's beautiful customs and traditions. Highly recommend!

Finding Freedom pays beautiful homage to Ukrainian culture and heritage. Detailing folks tales, locations and belief systems, the author does a wonderful job of showing the strength of Ukraine. The language is clear and kid-friendly. The artwork is beautiful, and makes the words come alive for the reader. Young children will love the artwork and story, and older children can connect to the deeper message of home. This book is best for preschool-early elementary aged children.

This book is so beautifully written and holds such an important and powerful message for children and indeed, for us all. Sometimes we all need reminding of this.

The art work in this book is absolutely beautiful, I loved it so much, the book truly warmed my heart, I wish I was able to read this in a paper book, as I read it on my kindle. I know it would definitely add to the experience. This is a perfect book to have in the home and enjoy reading again and again.

This book shows the importance of connection to the elements, nature, animals, ancestors, community and family generations. So many powerful and important messages combined into one book and this all adds to happiness and well-being for us here and now and for our future generations.

I was curious as to what exactly the foods were in the story and certain words within the book. Having the glossary at the end is perfect. It’s great way of learning about different cultures.

Thanks to NetGalley and all who were involved in allowing me to read this book. I loved it!

Finding Freedom: A Ukrainian Tale of Home by Maryna Kariuk

Finding Freedom is a book about Ukrainian culture and their freedom as a people. The book takes you to various locations in Ukraine and the illustrations really help bring the story to life. The book also shows readers Ukrainian foods, traditions, crafts, and more. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking to learn a little bit more about Ukrainian culture and customs. The book was written and illustrated by women born and raised in Ukraine, the illustrator is still there now.

Thank you NetGalley, Maryna Kariuk, Ksenia Markevych, and Kohana Books for allowing me to read this advanced copy of Finding Freedom. I stand with Ukraine and wish all of the Ukrainian people the freedom they are fighting so hard for.