Like most, Beyond Words has been saddened and horrified by the invasion of Ukraine over the last few weeks. As with the refugee crisis in Afghanistan last year, we have been moved to offer our help where we can.

With the help of illustrator Lucyna Talejko-Kwiatkowska, we have developed a new short resource to help those fleeing the unimaginable circumstances to begin to tell their own stories and talk about their feelings. The pictures may also build understanding and empathy amongst children and adults living in countries that are welcoming refugees.

When the War Came can be downloaded below.

Please share it with your networks so that it can reach as many people as possible who may find it useful.

We would like to make the supporting guidance notes available in other European languages, and we are particularly keen to hear from speakers of Ukrainian, Slovak and Hungarian. If you would like to assist with translations, please email: emagdij@booksbeyondwords.co.uk

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Want to get in touch about this story? Please email Hannah at hpimble@booksbeyondwords.co.uk