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Danny Evanishen has been searching for stories about Ukrainian pioneers
in Canada since 1991.
"Even though there aren't many pioneers left, I am still trying to
find them," says Evanishen. "It's getting to the point where I
am now looking for the children of the pioneers, hoping they might
remember some of the stories their parents told."
"The stories are important to us as Canadians, as they tell us
about where we came from, and if we know where we came from, we will have
a better chance of understanding where it is that we are going,"
explains Evanishen.
In his search for pioneer stories, Evanishen often runs into other
items of interest to Canadians and historians in general. Examples of
these are the books he has published about Louis Riel, and a fictional
Canadian airplane crash, as well as several children's books written by
other Canadians.
This year, Evanishen feels honored to have worked on two projects
initiated by a previously unpublished author named Gloria Atamanenko, of
150 Mile House, BC.
Ms Atamanenko and Evanishen met at a Ukrainian festival several years
ago, at which time she proposed a translation of a book written in
Ukrainian, and asked Evanishen for assistance. The result is a book called
14 Months on Franz Joseph Land, which was written by Mykhailo Ivanychuk in
1934.
Ivanychuk was a brilliant Ukrainian scientist and Arctic explorer,
whose misfortune was to have lived in and worked for the Soviet Union. He
was eventually murdered by the regime, but the story of his exploration
lives on.
The other project this year, which was also initiated by Ms Atamanenko,
is an ancient Ukrainian board game known as Sheep and Wolves. The game
appears to be almost unknown today, but it is certainly worthy of a
revival. It appears simple, but can be played using strategies similar to
those used in chess.
If you have stories to share or would like to see the works published
so far, we can be reached at Email: [email protected]
Folk Tale Series
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The Raspberry Hut
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The Raspberry Hut is the first volume in the folk
tales series. It tells fifteen stories, some of which are old
favorites and some of which are less well-known. All the stories
are retold in a lively, entertaining manner that will please both
young and old. The delightful illustrations add another dimension
to the enjoyment of the tales.
Retold by Danny Evanishen.
Translations by John W Evanishen
Illustrations by Deanna Evanishen and Johanne (Evanishen) Kasha
144 pages, 5 1/2; x 8 1/2; inches, soft cover, perfect-bound,
illustrated.
ISBN 0-9697748-2-6
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Zhabka
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Zhabka is the second volume in the folk tales
series. It tells sixteen stories, some of which are old favorites
and some of which are less well-known. All the stories are retold
in a lively, entertaining manner that will please both young and
old. The delightful illustrations add another dimension to the
enjoyment of the tales.
Retold by Danny Evanishen.
Translations by John W Evanishen
Illustrations by Deanna Evanishen
136 pages, 5 1/2; x 8 1/2; inches, soft cover, perfect-bound,
illustrated.
ISBN 0-9697748-3-4
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How April Went to Visit March
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How April Went to Visit March is the third volume in
the folk tales series. It tells seventeen stories, some of which
are old favorites and some of which are less well-known. All the
stories are retold in a lively, entertaining manner that will
please both young and old. The delightful illustrations add
another dimension to the enjoyment of the tales.
Retold by Danny Evanishen
Translations by John W Evanishen and Angela Cleary
Illustrations by Deanna Evanishen
136 pages, 5 1/2; x 8 1/2; inches, soft cover, perfect-bound,
illustrated.
ISBN 0-9697748-5-0
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Boris Threeson
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Boris Threeson is the fourth volume in the
folk tales series. It tells fifteen stories; some are old
favorites and some are less well-known. All the stories are retold
in a lively, entertaining manner that will please both young and
old. The delightful illustrations add another dimension to the
enjoyment of the tales.
Retold by Danny Evanishen
Translations by John W Evanishen and Angela Cleary
Illustrations by Deanna Evanishen
136 pages, 5 1/2; x 8 1/2; inches, soft cover, perfect-bound,
illustrated.
ISBN 0-9697748-7-7
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The Worry Imps
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The Worry Imps is the fifth volume in the folk tales
series. It tells sixteen stories; some are old favorites and some
are less well-known. All the stories are retold in a lively,
entertaining manner that will please both young and old. The
delightful illustrations add another dimension to the enjoyment of
the tales.
Retold by Danny Evanishen
Translations by John W Evanishen and Angela Cleary
Illustrations by Deanna Evanishen
136 pages, 5 1/2; x 8 1/2; inches, soft cover, perfect-bound,
illustrated.
ISBN 0-9681596-0-5
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Oil in the Borsch
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Oil in the Borsch is the sixth volume in the folk
tales series, with seventeen stories; some are old favorites and
some are less well-known. All the stories are retold in a lively,
entertaining manner that will please both young and old. The
delightful illustrations add another dimension to the enjoyment of
the tales.
Retold by Danny Evanishen
Translations by John W Evanishen and Angela Cleary
Illustrations by Deanna Evanishen
136 pages, 5 1/2; x 8 1/2; inches, soft cover, perfect-bound,
illustrated.
ISBN 0-9681596-1-3
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Carrots to Coins
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Carrots to Coins is the seventh volume in the folk
tales series, with twenty stories; some are old favorites and some
are less well-known. All the stories are retold in a lively,
entertaining manner that will please both young and old. The
delightful illustrations add another dimension to the enjoyment of
the tales.
Retold by Danny Evanishen
Translations by J Zurowsky
Illustrations by Ralph Critchlow
136 pages, 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 inches, soft cover, perfect-bound,
illustrated
ISBN 0-9681596-3-X
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Feet on the Pillow
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Feet on the Pillow is the eighth volume in the folk
tales series, with fourteen stories; some are old favorites and
some are less well-known. All the stories are retold in a lively,
entertaining manner that will please both young and old. The
delightful illustrations add another dimension to the enjoyment of
the tales.
Retold by Danny Evanishen
Translations by J Zurowsky
Illustrations by Ralph Critchlow
136 pages, 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 inches, soft cover,
perfect-bound, illustrated
ISBN 0-9681596-5-6
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Yalanka
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Yalynka is the ninth volume in the folk tales series
of books, containing twenty stories; some are old favorites and
some are less well-known. All the stories are retold in a lively,
entertaining manner that will please both young and old. The
delightful illustrations add another dimension to the enjoyment of
the tales.
Retold by Danny Evanishen
Translations by J Zurowsky
Illustrations by Ralph Critchlow
136 pages, 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 inches, soft cover,
perfect-bound, illustrated
ISBN 0-9681596-7-2
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Durak
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Durak is the tenth volume in the folk tales series
of books, containing eighteen stories; some are old favorites and
some are less well-known. All the stories are retold in a lively,
entertaining manner that will please both young and old. The
delightful illustrations add another dimension to the enjoyment of
the tales.
Retold by Danny Evanishen
Translations by J Zurowsky
Illustrations by Ralph Critchlow
136 pages, 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 inches, soft cover,
perfect-bound, illustrated
ISBN 0-9732428-0-9
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The Magic Dust
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The Magic Dust is a magic book. It tells a rare and
beautiful Ukrainian folk tale which teaches us all a valuable
lesson.
Retold in English, the story is simply presented, as is the
tradition in folk tales. All ages will enjoy this work.
The illustrations are breath-taking. They fit the story
perfectly. This book is a work of art in all respects, and will be
a welcome addition to the library of any home.
Written and illustrated by Taras Joseph Oleksiw
32 pages, 11 X 8 1/2 inches, soft cover,
saddle-stitched, illustrated
ISBN 0-9681596-9-9
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Ukrainian Books
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Vuiko Yurko
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A collection of hilarious short stories about Vuiko
Yurko, or Uncle George, written in English, which proves that the
pioneer days had some fun to go along with the heartaches and hard
work. This book provides countless moments of real humor. Who
knows - you may even recognize someone you know doing something
you remember.
Written by Danny Evanishen.
136 pages, 5 1/2; x 8 1/2; inches, soft cover, perfect-bound,
illustrated
with line drawings and photographs.
ISBN 0-9697748-0-X
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Vuiko Yurko 2
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The further adventures of Vuiko Yurko, or Uncle
George. All the stories are new, original and funny, and are based
on quite a variety of peoples' reminiscences and anecdotes about
the old days. These stories never got into the history books, but
they are important, nevertheless.
Written by Danny Evanishen
136 pages, 5 1/2; x 8 1/2; inches, soft cover, perfect-bound,
photographs.
ISBN 0-9697748-8-5
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Kharkiv
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A woman's story of survival.
Kharkiv is a Ukrainian city that suffered terribly, not only
under Stalin, but also during the Nazi occupation in World War II.
The story is about Katrusia, a young woman who is caught up in the
desperate struggle for survival. This volume is the first-ever
English-language translation of this novel.
Written by Olena Zvychaina
Translated from Ukrainian by J. Zurowsky
Edited by Danny Evanishen
Illustrations by Dorene Fehr
112 pages, 5 1/2; x 8 1/2; inches, soft cover, perfect-bound,
illustrations.
ISBN 0-9697748-6-9
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Baba the Cook
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More than just an assortment of recipes, this book
is a tribute to the life of a truly beautiful person. Natalka
Evanishen, also known as Natalie, or just plain Nat, was a real
friend to everyone.
This book is a collection of her favorite recipes, along with
little stories of where, when and from whom she got the recipes.
The book also contains photographs of Natalka through her life, as
well as pictures of the people who gave her the recipes.
Written by Natalka Evanishen
Assisted by Danny Evanishen
168 pages, 5 1/2; x 8 1/2; inches, soft cover, spiral-bound,
photographs.
ISBN 0-9697748-9-3
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I Can't Find the Words to Tell You
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This charming trilingual (English, Ukrainian,
French) picture book tells the simple little story of how Bill
Kostiuk came to Canada in 1898 with his parents when he was four
years old. Bill's daughter Anne Everatt, who is an accomplished
artist, retells his story and illustrates it with lovely cloth
collages. The book is printed on special textured paper to
simulate cloth.
Written in English and illustrated by Anne Everatt
Ukrainian translation by John W Evanishen
French translation by Melesia Kasha
24 pages, 8 1/2; x 11 inches, full color, soft cover,
saddle-stitched.
ISBN 0-9697748-4-2
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14 Months on Franz Joseph Land
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14 Months on Franz Joseph Land is a personal account
of Arctic exploration written in 1934 by Mykhailo Ivanychuk, a
brilliant Ukrainian scientist. Ivanychuk was first lionized by the
USSR, then murdered by the regime.
This is the first of Ivanychuk's works to be translated into
English. The translator has included the story of his tragic life,
with notes on the brutal treatment of ethnic Ukrainians by the
Soviets.
Written by Mykhailo Ivanychuk
Translated by Gloria Atamanenko
216 pages, 51/2 X 81/2 inches, soft cover, perfect-bound,
illustrated with photographs
ISBN 0-9732428-1-7
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The Game of Sheep and Wolves
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Sheep and Wolves is an ancient Ukrainian
board game for two players or teams, aged six years to ninety-six.
This game is not widely known today, but it is certainly deserving
of a revival. While the game may appear to be simple, the
strategies involved can require as much thought as a game of
chess.
Contents: game board, playing pieces to be cut out and folded,
rules, and a brief history of the game.
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General Books
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Dream Star Stories
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This is a wonderful book for those who love dreams.
Follow our various characters as they spread dreams to all the
children of the world. The full-color illustrations and the
full-of-fun stories and poems tell of the whimsical adventures of
many wonderful dreamers.
Stories by Traci-Jo Critchlow
Art by Ralph Critchlow
FREE: 10 posters of the artwork in the book are
included. [View
posters]
24 pages, 8 1/2; X 11 inches, full color, soft cover,
saddle-stitched.
ISBN 0-9681596-2-1
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Louis Riel
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Louis Riel was one of Canada's most misunderstood
heroes. Vilified by the government and worshipped by the people
who sought his help, Riel was a truly outstanding figure in
Canadian history.
The last thing Riel asked for was a Commission of Enquiry into
his entire career. He died waiting and praying for it. Here is a
reconstruction of his address to the Commission which never
happened.
Written by David G Doyle
Illustrated with photographs
192 pages, 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 inches, soft cover, perfect-bound
ISBN 0-9681596-4-8
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A Cottage for Kip
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This is a wonderful picture book about an elf named
Kip and his friend, a dear little mouse. Kip dearly would love to
have a house of his own, and the fairy queen provides him with one
in the form of a teapot shaped like a cottage.
Written and illustrated by Alice Evans
40 pages, 6 X 41/2 inches, soft cover, saddle-stitched
ISBN 0-9681596-6-4
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The Khaki Angel
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The Khaki Angel tells the story of an airplane crash
in the Canadian Rockies and a dramatic glacier-top rescue attempt
by a young pilot in a Super Cub.
Full of adventure and excitement, this book will appeal to readers
of all ages, especially those who love flying.
By Dave Williams
144 pages, 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 inches, soft cover, perfect-bound,
illustrated
ISBN 0-9681596-8-0
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Funky Faxes
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This publication is a unique joke book. It is a
filing folder containing fifty loose-leaf letter-size pages of
jokes, cartoons, puzzles, posters and recipes that are perfect for
photocopying and mailing to friend/foe/family.
Warning: some pages could be considered objectionable.
56 pages, 8 1/2; X 11, unbound.
ISBN 0-9697748-1-8.
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