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A book to bridge the cultural divide

8/16/2013

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This collection of Russian nursery rhymes has been published in Russian and English. The artwork is very folksy  and delightful.

The Little Bird Told Me is by Russian lady, Katerina Rubbo.  I asked her why she put the collection together.

"The idea of translating Russian Nursery Rhymes into English came to me when my daughter Ellen was born. All my life I'd lived in Russia I always loved folklore, beautiful fairy tales, wise fables and tender songs.
I started questioning the whole idea of culture and belonging and that brought me to the Nursery Rhymes. I decided to translate them into English and make my own pictures to share my heritage with my daughter.

The inspiration came from Russian style woodcuts called “LUBOK”.
I chose this naïve style for the rhymes and it started flowing as the water in a stream.

I look at this book as a gift for children who grow up in multicultural environment and for those families interested in keeping their cultural heritage."

Katerina  Korolkevich-Rubbo 

Go to her page to read the first rhyme and see the lovely drawing.

5 Comments
alice messerer
11/26/2014 10:10:39 am

Thank you, what a beautifully illustrated Russian kids rhyme book! Enjoy reading in both languages. Kids love it!

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Elaine
11/26/2014 10:26:31 am

Thanks, Alice. I'm pleased you and your kids enjoy it.

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Tatyana
11/26/2014 11:42:38 pm

Dear Katerina, i'd like to order your book. Could you please send details.
Many thanks,
Tatyana

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Elaine
11/27/2014 12:54:57 am

Hi Tatyana

Thanks for your interest in the book. I'm sure you will love it. If you go to the book,s page by following the link above, you will see a buy button that allows you to pay by credit card or Pay Pal. When you do that I will get your order and the book will be sent to you. If this doesn't suit, let me know and we can make other arrangements.

Regards
Elaine

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