Bye

The song-poem about Bai is an author's adaptation of a traditional folk lullaby for children. The illustrations were drawn by Uliana Navrotskaya, and the art editor is Hanna Shchuko.

A lullaby is an almost forgotten genre of children's folklore. But it's a shame, because it is very easily perceived by young children due to its rhythmic form, melody, and simple plot. Accordingly, it contributes to the development of speech, hearing, and imagination. And "Bai" will also introduce children to Belarusian tradition in a fun and accessible way.

The book is created for shared family reading with the little ones.

Bai ran along the wall
In a red caftan.
He told a tale. Oh, lul-li!
Bees lived in the hive…
To tell or not?
— Tell!

Bai ran along the wall…
Spring walked through spring,
Bees lived year after year…
They took honey from flowers into honeycombs…
To tell or not?
— Tell!