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“A child chronicles the first 10 days of the Russia–Ukraine War, cuddling her beloved astronaut doll and addressing an imagined “super powerful astronaut in the sky.”…Lushchevska’s text sensitively conjures a child’s wartime fears, hopes, and daily experiences…Stepanishcheva’s inventive illustrations, in a patriotic palette of blue and yellow accented with black and red, underscore the family’s closeness despite the upheaval…A heartfelt message as the Russia–Ukraine War rages on.”

—Kirkus Reviews

Quiet Night, My Astronaut: The First Days (and Nights) of the War in Ukraine

Written by Oksana Lushchevska
Illustrated by Kateryna Stepanishcheva
Published by Tilbury House Publishers

This gorgeous, expressive picture book shows the first haunting days and nights of the war in Ukraine from a child’s perspective.

The child is scared, but will not be afraid. She believes in a higher power watching over them, keeping them safe—her astronaut. As she narrates, readers get a tender glimpse into a life on the front lines, one filled with love and trauma, fear and hope. A much needed perspective from Ukrainian author and illustrator.

Primary ISBN: 9781668936818
Publication Date: February 2024
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 07 or older

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Setting: Ukraine (Kyiv)

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Home Country, Refugee

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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