Ukrainian Egg Decoration: A Holiday Tradition (Crafts of the World) [Library Binding]

Ann Stalcup (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2003 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Crafts of the World

Describes pysanky, the traditional folk craft of decorating Easter eggs as carried on by women in Ukraine, a country on the northern edge of the Black Sea.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: PowerKids Press; 1st edition (January 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823953351
• ISBN-13: 978-0823953356
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 9.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,838,419 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Blend of Tradition and Art, January 30, 2001

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This review is from: Ukrainian Egg Decoration: A Holiday Tradition (Crafts of the World) (Library Binding)

As an elementary educator, I find that this book is very well-accepted, enjoyed, and useful in the classroom. It should fare just as well at home. Not only does it have some lovely photos of completed eggs, it has a simple step-by-step egg project for children to do. But above and beyond this, it explains the tradition and folklore behind pysanky and krashanky eggs. I enjoyed this book as much as the kids did!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars very disappointing, January 31, 2006

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Lynn M. Berdan (Travelers Rest, SC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ukrainian Egg Decoration: A Holiday Tradition (Crafts of the World) (Library Binding)

I didn't realize that this book was written for children.....I was so disappointed when it arrived. There is a bit of information about the history of Pysanka but other than that and a few nice pictures, it is of very little use for an adult crafter. I'm sure kids would get something out of it.