My First Pysanka: Symbols my Baba taught me

From toddlers to teachers—engaging in the wonder of pysanky and their symbols is an educational opportunity

More than just another colouring page. A first of-its-kind book demystifies the symbolism of pysanky with a rich array of large-format drawings. These can be coloured by children or mounted in classrooms as teaching aids.

• over 70 hand-drawn images
• no stock photos are used
• symbols are grouped into categories
• drawings are simple and uncomplicated
• pages can be mounted as teaching aids
• avoids pitfalls of low resolution online image

Kids are fascinated with pysanky and the symbols they can write on a fragile egg. But images in other colouring books or available online are too complicated for children. They need simple designs to balance the skills they need for the technique. In response to the growing interest in Ukrainian Easter eggs and the need for teaching aids, this book was created to complement other resources used by educators.

Watch a Pysanka Power Video Clip on our YouTube channel that flips through the pages of My First Pysanka – Symbols my Baba taught me, one of the many children’s books available from Baba’s Beeswax. See the book format, pages, colourful cover, and contents of pysanka designs featured in this book.

Use the “Notes” section in your online checkout process to request that your book be autographed by the author or a personal greeting written.