Dedushka

Her Dedushka taught her how to speak.
How to protect their groceries.
How to braid flowers in her hair.
He taught her how to love.

Through a series of brief vignettes, Katerina Spaeth weaves a tender and profound homage to her 1990s childhood in Kharkiv, Ukraine, alongside her Dedushka--reminding readers of every age the beauty that can be found in life's smallest moments.

Part of the proceeds of this book will go to supporting Nova Ukraine, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine and raising awareness about Ukraine in the United States as well as in the rest of the world. www.novaukraine.org.

Key Features and Benefits:

• A timely and deeply moving story about family and resilience: Highlights intergenerational connections and cultural heritage.
• Written by an Authentic author: Katerina Spaeth was born and raised in Ukraine; this is her personal story that aligns with current global events.
• Perfect for classrooms discussing immigration and war: Provides a gentle entry point for discussing difficult topics like conflict with children.
• Supports diversity and global awareness in literature: A must-have for collections that champion international voices.
• Beautiful, evocative illustrations: Enhances engagement and emotional connection with young readers.
• A unique multigenerational picture book: This tender and poignant look at love and lessons learned will be a differentiator amongst the "cutesier" grandparent-grandchild picture books available.
• SEL: Family bonds, cultural heritage, and intergenerational storytelling.
• Global Citizenship & Cultural Awareness - Encourages empathy and understanding of world events.
• Social Studies & History Integration - Fits into lessons on immigration.
• Family & Generational Stories in Education - Promotes intergenerational conversations and cultural storytelling.