I’ll Tell You a Story … Philosophy for Children is a collection of over 800 ethical tales for children of varying ages, from preschool to senior secondary, by the eminent Ukrainian educator and children’s writer Vasyl Sukhomlynsky. The stories, which incidentally paint a picture of village life in post-war Ukraine, are accompanied by Sukhomlynsky’s reflections on teaching values to children. The stories include tales about plants and animals for younger children, which at times are reminiscent of Aesop’s fables. Many of the stories describe the beauty of nature and give insights into the relationships that exist between plants and insects, birds and animals. Stories for older children include vivid accounts of human relationships in families, at school, and in the broader community, and heartrending scenes from the war years.
Book Details
Book Title: I’ll Tell You a Story … Philosophy for Children
ISBN: 978-0-6455154-2-8
Written by: Vasyl Sukhomlynsky
Translated by: Nataliya Bezsalova, Alan Cockerill and Berta Karaim
Published by: EJR Publishing, Brisbane, Australia (2024)
