Little Maria has many relatives around the world. Every year, her family travels and celebrates Christmas in different countries. Mexico, Finland, Ethiopia, Canada, or Australia — each has its own unique Christmas traditions, which Maria compares to Ukrainian ones. This book introduces the diversity of cultures and tells the story of the Ukrainian diaspora. A Portal publication — “quick book help” for parents and teachers. The uniqueness of Portal books lies in a special system that helps adults find the right words to discuss psychological moments with children and better understand the historical context. Each printed edition includes detailed background materials via QR codes, developed by a team of educators, psychologists, and historians:
Historical background — expert information about the historical period
Psychological background — professional psychologist commentary and recommendations for discussing important and complex topics
Questions for the text — a system of questions to help thoughtfully and deeply explore the text with a child.
