"The ear of Wheat" is a popular Ukrainian folktale, well known to all Slavic children. It tells a story of three friends: mice Spin and Twirl and Brother Rooster. Mice hated to work and spent all their time having fun. But Brother Rooster was very responsible and hard worker. Once Brother Rooster got an ear of wheat and used it to not make delicious patties only but also to teach his friends to appreciate the job. The story is retold and illustrated by artist Olha Tkachenko. The book includes brilliant modern illustrations and dialogues. An English-Ukrainian bilingual version of this book provides kids with an opportunity of learning both languages and exploring Ukrainian culture.

Author Biography

Olha Tkachenko Is a Ukrainian Canadian artist and illustrator. She was born and get her education in Ukraine.Since 2010 Olha works as children book illustrator and created numbers illustrations for private authors and publishers. Now Olha works in Canada. Olha Tkachenko Is a Ukrainian Canadian artist and illustrator. She was born and get her education in Ukraine.Since 2010 Olha works as children book illustrator and created numbers illustrations for private authors and publishers. Now Olha works in Canada.