What to read on vacation: 5+ children's books about Kiev

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Solve the riddle of the old clown, find out the mystery of the Mohilyanka and go on an excursion, which is conducted by Kiev itself! All this is possible if you pick up books that will tell your child about Kiev in a fascinating way.

Yesterday, on May 29, we traditionally celebrated Day of Kiev. In honor of this holiday, we are talking about books that will help children learn more about the capital of Ukraine. Take note when making a list of books to read during the holidays.

"Mammoth" by Olga Kupriyan

All events in this book take place in Kiev, or rather, in the National Science and Natural History museum. Dad and his son come there to see his main "attraction" - the mammoth. If you and your child have been to this museum, it will be doubly interesting to read. And if you haven't, you will definitely want to visit to see everything described with your own eyes.

The book is suitable for preschool children.

"Mammoth"

"The story of one friendship" by Irina Tsilyk

The main character of this book is Kiev. A 10-year-old girl Tanya meets him, and the city tells her its secrets. In fact, it becomes a real guide for her. The history of the city, its streets, life in the capital - the writer told about all this in a very entertaining way and with great love for her hometown.

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The book is suitable for elementary school children.

"The story of one friendship"

A series of novels about high school student Yura Andrey Kokotyukha

Yura studies at the First Exemplary Gymnasium, which is located in Podil. And he becomes a participant in a variety of mysterious investigations, constantly moving around Kiev. It is interesting, while reading a book, to guess familiar places. All events take place in Kiev.

This book will be interesting to read for both junior and high school students.

A series of novels about a schoolboy

"The Mystery of the Mohilyanka and the Missing Key" by Yulia Stakhovskaya

The epicenter of events is the Kiev-Mohyla Academy. The ideal option is to read a book, go to the Mohilyanka Museum, visit the courtyard with a sundial and take a walk in Podol.

Even children of primary school age will master the plot and text of the book, and the theme of the Baroque and the history of Mohyla will be of interest to older children.

"The Mogilyanka's Secret and the Missing Key"

"About Kiev for Children and Parents" by Mikhail Kalnitsky

The plot of the book is based on the fact that a family walks around Kiev, and dad shows and tells children about the capital. Based on this book, you can create a family mini-excursion.

"About Kiev for children and parents"

"The Riddle of the Old Clown" by Vsevolod Nestayko

This book was first published back in 1982. There is a lot of historical Kiev in it. The author recalls old street names, signs of pre-revolutionary shops, former tram routes. Reading this book, it is as if you are traveling in time and transported to the times of the childhood of the writer.

"The riddle of the old clown"

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