Ivasyk Little Stick

HydraGTJune 15, 2025

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The following story is a ‘Once Untold’ fairy tale. It may contain violence, or elements that may be scary for younger or sensitive readers. Please do not open the door if you are sensitive to such stories.

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LET’S DISCUSS THE STORIES ~ IDEAS FOR TALKING WITH KIDS

Family, Empathy

1.Why do you think the old couple wanted a child so badly?

2.How did Ivasyk change their lives when he came to life?

3.What makes a family special? Do you think a family needs to be made of only humans?

4.How do you think Ivasyk felt when he was finally home again?

5.Why do you think the swan decided to stay with Ivasyk’s family instead of flying away?

Stranger Danger

1. How did Ivasyk trick Olenka into the oven?

2. What would you have done if you were in Ivasyk’s place when the snake called to him from the river?

3. Can you think of another story where the hero used cleverness to escape danger?

4.Why is it important to think before acting in difficult situations?

Fairness, Kindness, Honor

1.The snake tried to trick Ivasyk—was this fair? Why or why not?

2.Why do you think the blacksmith helped the snake even though he knew it was dangerous?

3.Do you think the swan was a hero? Why or why not?

4.Have you ever been in a situation where you had to choose between doing the right thing and doing something easier?

Trust, Honesty

1.How did Ivasyk know not to trust the snake at first?

2.Why did Ivasyk believe the snake the second time?

3.What could Ivasyk’s mother have done to help him know if it was really her voice?

4.Can you think of a time when you had to decide whether to trust someone? What happened?

5.What would you do if you were in Ivasyk’s place and someone tried to trick you?

Independence, Courage

1.Why did Ivasyk want to explore outside his home?

2.What do you think he loved most about fishing?

3.If you could go on an adventure like Ivasyk, where would you go?

4.Do you think Ivasyk will want to explore again after his scary experience? Why or why not?

5.What lesson do you think Ivasyk learned from his adventure?

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Bedtime Story for Kids by Jade Maitre

Illustrated by Halina Prakapenka

Edited by Jade Maitre

Music video from “Disconcerned” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Frozen Star” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Pale Rider” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Modern Vibes” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Myst on the Moor” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “The Cannery” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Supernatural Radio A” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), “Not As It Seems” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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