By Nathalie Soussana (author) , Qu Lan (illustrator)
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These modern folk interpretations of popular traditional songs tug at the heartstrings and reveal a rich, vibrant culture. Native singers are accompanied by musicians playing instruments like the bandoura, sopilka, and accordion, making each song a delightful, enchanting homage to Ukrainian heritage. Lyrics appear in the Ukrainian alphabet and Latin characters alongside English translations.
Notes describing the cultural background of each song are also included, along with a QR code to access the accompanying recordings.
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These modern folk interpretations of popular traditional songs tug at the heartstrings and reveal a rich, vibrant culture. Native singers are accompanied by musicians playing instruments like the bandoura, sopilka, and accordion, making each song a delightful, enchanting homage to Ukrainian heritage.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Songs in the Shade of the Cherry Tree and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-6 years old
Songs in the Shade of the Cherry Tree features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Stories in Verse, Music, People / Places, Recommendations, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: General interest
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Songs in the Shade of the Cherry Tree was written by Nathalie Soussana and published by The Secret Mountain
Songs in the Shade of the Cherry Tree has 36 pages
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