Melnyk, Orysia (Irene); Nadia Pip

Bukvar [Alphabet book]

Winnipeg, Canada: Vydannia Rady Ukrains'koi Shkoly Kanady, 1965. Ivan Popa, illustrator. Item #1136

61; VII pages: illustrations; 28 cm. Text in Ukrainian. A very good copy with some signs of wear on the cover. As of July 2024, OCLC locates a single copy at the University of Manitoba Libraries.

This alphabet book is designed to teach young Canadian-Ukrainian children the Ukrainian alphabet and basic vocabulary, particularly in households where Ukrainian is not the primary language spoken. Emphasizing the phonetic nature of Ukrainian, the book provides a clear and consistent approach to learning each letter and its sound. The text and accompanying illustrations are original, engaging, and easy to understand, with the option for children to color the pictures to enhance their learning experience. Successfully utilized in Grade 1 classes at the Ukrainian School of St. Mary the Protectress Cathedral in Winnipeg, this book has garnered positive feedback over two years for its effective educational outcomes.

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