Yana's Secret Words

By Masha Tunik

Yana's Secret Words is a heartwarming bilingual picture book about language, identity, family, and belonging.

At home, Yana hears warm and familiar Russian words from the people she loves most. But at school, everything sounds different. For a while, she wonders if her special words belong only to her family-until one unforgettable trip shows her something amazing: her words are part of a much bigger world.

With gentle storytelling and soft watercolor-style illustrations, Yana's Secret Words celebrates the beauty of being bilingual and helps children see that speaking more than one language is not something to hide-it is a superpower.

Perfect for:

children ages 4-8bilingual kids and multilingual familiesRussian-American families and heritage language learnersparents and teachers looking for bilingual children's booksgifts for kids learning Russian

Inside this beautifully illustrated picture book, readers will discover:

a sweet story about confidence, culture, and connectionRussian words woven naturally into the storya celebration of family, friendship, and heritagean encouraging message for children growing up with two languages

If you are looking for a Russian bilingual children's book, a picture book about bilingualism, or a meaningful story for a child learning to love their heritage language, Yana's Secret Words is a heartfelt choice for home, classroom, and bedtime reading.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GV1G71M9
• ISBN13: 9798252722634
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"