The Bird's Gift: A Ukrainian Easter Story

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Summary: a reader from New Jersey
Review: I have always been interested in the Ukrainian art of pysanky and found this book touching. Anyone interested in seeing fine examples of Ukrainian Pysanky should visit the pysanky showcase website at www.pysankyshowcase.com.

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Summary: Charming and Delightful!
Review: Renown and widely acclaimed all over the world, the UkrainianEaster Egg is generally considered to be the finest example of the artform. In terms of its beautiful and intricate design the Ukrainian Easter Egg is unsurpassed. There are Ukrainian Easter Egg societies and clubs even as far away as Japan, whose members not only collect Easter Eggs, but paint them! This is a delightful story for children. Eat your heart out Harry Potter!

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Summary: Beautifully illustrated delightful Easter folk tale.
Review: The Birds' Gift is a wonderful folk tale of the Easter Season. The Ukrainian villagers help the birds trapped over the winter. The birds repay the kindness by leaving behind beautiful Easter Eggs when they go on their own in the spring. The author tells the story in a lovely gentle manner. The illustrations are delightful, especially the last two pages with intricately designed Ukrainian Easter eggs. Highly recommended.