The Tale of Strong Roots
Published on 7. November 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
30 pages
978-1-0695027-2-8 (ISBN)
Description
The Tale of Strong Roots is a tender picture book inspired by Ukrainian family traditions and the search for belonging in a new place.
Through the story of Mariyka and her grandmother, children discover the quiet wisdom of family, the magic of nature, and the strength we carry within us no matter where life takes us.
Created by three generations of one family, this book blends warm storytelling, watercolor illustrations, and a gentle message about home, identity, and love that grows like the roots of a maple tree.
This paperback edition is designed as an affordable, family-friendly version perfect for classrooms, bedtime reading, travel bags, and everyday moments with little ones.
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Person
Valentyna Miliohlova is a Ukrainian children's storyteller and the author of the Tales with Strong Roots series. She grew up in a small village in the Odesa region, surrounded by family traditions, folk wisdom, and the magical stories told by her grandmother. After moving to Canada with her family, Valentyna began writing heartfelt tales that help children feel connected to nature, family, and their cultural roots.Her stories are warm, sincere, and filled with the gentle voice of a grandmother - the kind of stories that stay with a child for life.