The Sunflower Lion
What is it about?
This is a compilation of short stories
and poems about war for relocated
families from Ukraine and host families helping them abroad. The book is bilingual (Ukrainian and English) and contains creative works of writers and poets from Ukraine, Belgium, Ireland and Poland.
Interesting facts about
the book
The book has its audio version –several lullabies are recorded, as well as audio versions of the tales.
Quote from the author:
Rhyming words do have a power of healing souls. This is what this book is about.
What is the main mission of the book?
It is very important to give psychological support to Ukrainian people who had to flee from war and leave their homes, relatives and friends behind. Hosting families and volunteers in Europe also need to be supported as it is not easy to deal with refugees.
This book is dedicated to help both, as well as “soften the edge” and soothe parents, give working instruments to them which will help during conversations with their kids about war. Artistic and creative approach helps mildly give space to all the emotions and anti-stress coloring pages will help work with stress.
