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Sonja’s First Camp
Sonja's First Camp, written and illustrated by Christina Senkiw, is a story about a little girl's experiences at her first Ukrainian summer camp. She finds a new friend, learns about nature, celebrates Midsummer Night's Eve and has a scary adventure.
Sonja's First Camp / Соні перший табір has both English and Ukrainian texts on one page. This layout assists readers who are learning Ukrainian, or English, by allowing them to compare texts for a better understanding of the story.
The illustrations are framed in decorative borders featuring summer flowers and insects found in southern Ontario, Canada.
Click on one of the 4 links below to see samples of the illustrations of the book. |
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Reviews
"Resonates with gentleness and warmth. Highly recommended."
Ariadna Stebelsky, Canadian Book Review Annual
"A beautifully illustrated book...full of mythical imagery and exciting conflict."
Anne Matthews, The Etobicoke Guardian, Toronto
"Realistic plot interwoven with magical elements...pleasant colors."
Oleh Chabursky, The Ukrainian Weekly, USA
Description of Book
Themes: |
friendship, cooperation, magic , adventure |
Setting: |
summer, north shore of Lake Ontario, Canada |
Ages: |
3 to 9 |
Title: |
Sonja's First Camp |
Size: |
8 ½" (W) X 11"(H), 32 pages |
Author: |
Christina Senkiw |
Publisher: |
Signet Publications, Canada |
ISBN: |
0-921792-02-6 (both English & Ukrainian in one edition)
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Cover: |
Laminated, soft |
Binding: |
stapled |
Illustrations: |
12 full-color, full-page |
Medium: |
color pencils on illustration board |
Price: |
$11.95 CAN & US |
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