About the Book
What helps a child feel at home — even far away?
When Mariyka moves to a new country, everything feels different.
To comfort her, Grandma shares a story of flying seeds that carry the strength of their roots, no matter how far they travel.
The Tale of Strong Roots is a gentle picture book about family, tradition, and finding home wherever life takes us.
Written by a Ukrainian grandmother for her granddaughters — and for everyone who believes that love and memory travel with us, wherever we go.
Maple Magic
Every Tales with Strong Roots book includes a special Maple Magic page featuring simple science facts, nature discoveries, and activities inspired by the story.
Learning becomes part of the adventure.
Two formats — one heartfelt story.
*Both Formats available in English & Ukrainian. More languages are on the way!
One warm moment from our Storytime at the Harbourfront Library in Nanaimo.
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Why This Story Matters
Families move.Leave a review
Generations change.
Yet stories keep us connected.
This book is for everyone who wants to share warmth, memory, and roots — with children, parents, and grandparents alike.
What Children Will Discover
- The meaning of roots and belonging
- Family traditions
- Kindness and empathy
- The beauty of nature
- Confidence in new beginnings
The Tale of Strong Roots is the first in a growing series celebrating family memory and cultural connection.
A magical story about curiosity, patience, and the wonders hidden in nature. When a child discovers Grandma's mysterious garden, an unexpected adventure begins—one that reveals the importance of caring for living things and appreciating the world around us.
Our Supporters & Community
With heartfelt thanks
This book came to life with the love and support of many kind people.
Thank you for believing in this story — and for helping us keep memories and family roots alive.
| Valerie and Rod Smith | Wiebe Family | Rev. John Crowdis | Baba Genya |
| Jane and Bob Aspen | Sue Luoma | Sylvia Malthouse | Vera Voyd |
| The Leong Family | Joy Cline | Greg & Caroline Kitt | Evelina Vytvytska |
| Alla & Greg Yaceyko | Christine Howatt | Viktor Malik | Cheryl Waye |
| Isabel Bauer | Beverly Yaceyko | Rajesh Lalwani | Eileen |
| Debbie & Larry | Greg Litvinov | Rory Alexander Farrell Madden | Magdalena Holub |
| St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church |
Trinity United Church | Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society |
VI Regional Library - Nanaimo Harbourfront |
"Steve Yaceyko believed in keeping one's heritage alive. He would have loved this book, supporting the cause and remembering our roots. Love you and miss you, Dad"
Yaceyko Farms - is a Ukrainian Heritage mixed family farm ❤️
“It is great honor to be one sponsor to this exciting book!”
“Maintaining my Ukrainian roots is very important to me. My father always instilled these values in me and I am forever thankful that he did that.”
Kinsmen Club of Nanaimo is a volunteer-driven organization that impacts Canadian communities through service, leadership, fellowship, and personal development.
The Kinsmen Club of Nanaimo is very grateful to support the campaign to promote the book “The Tale of Strong Roots – From Ukrainian Baba with Love.” This story aligns with our Kin Canada values of Excellence, Pride, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Compassion.
The book highlights the challenges of moving from your home to another country and having to learn to adapt to all the associated changes. Knowing that what you hold deep in your heart from your history is valued and accepted in Canada opens doors for great new beginnings.
Maintaining cultural pride is critical to the success of all newcomers as this keeps them rooted in their important traditions and educates us in those traditions.
Showing inclusiveness and respect in our interactions demonstrates they are valued members of the community, and we hope our compassion as they navigate everything new shows the integrity of our organization and allows them to be proud of what they have accomplished.
Every purchase supports our small family studio and helps us bring more stories to life.
Hardcover and paperback
EN & UA
Ships from Nanaimo, Canada
Hardcover
For bookstores, libraries, schools
List coming soon
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9781069502711 (Hardcover EN)
9781069502728 (Paperback EN)
9781069502735 (Hardcover UA)
9781069502704 (Paperback UA)
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