The Tale of Brave Di
"The Tale of Brave Di" - an intergenerational tale of tolerance, friendship and sensitivity for early years children
„Bajka o Dzielnej Di” to niezwykła propozycja literacka dla dzieci wczesnoszkolnych, stworzona przez Krystynę Paraszkiewicz-Pater (treść) oraz Marzenę Cybulkę (muzyka). Książka i towarzyszące jej piosenki, dostępne na kanale YouTube Polskiego Stowarzyszenia Jazzowego Wrocław, mają na celu rozwijanie w młodych odbiorcach idei wzajemnego poszanowania, zrozumienia oraz świadomości na temat różnorodności kulturowej, międzypokoleniowej i społecznej. Twórcy pragną wzmocnić u dzieci wrażliwość na drugiego człowieka, pobudzić wyobraźnię, a także kształtować ich estetykę językową. „Bajka o Dzielnej Di” jest także formą integracji dzieci i młodzieży poprzez sztukę, w tym muzykę i literaturę.
The book is interdisciplinary, containing both prose and rhymed songs with sheet music and QR codes that, using a smartphone, redirect the reader to recordings of the songs. The music for the songs was created by Wrocław-based jazz composer Marzena Cybulka. In addition, the publication is enriched with illustrations by Veranika Siamionava, a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Wrocław.
Plot summary
The protagonist of 'The Fairy Tale of Brave Di' is Sleeping Beauty, who initially leads an 'empty life', full of vanity and laziness. When her parents plan to marry her off to the cunning Prince Odravaz, the Princess decides to run away and take up the fight for her own life. During her journey, she meets fascinating characters such as Silver Babuleña, Witch Alice and Dwarf Marzenka, who help her discover empathy and courage. Escaping from the war to hospitable Wrocław changes her life - Królewna becomes Brave Di, dedicating herself to helping the weak and sick. As a result of her actions, branches of the "Hall of Hearts" are established - places full of warmth and support, spread all over Lower Silesia.
Jazz for the youngest
The music in 'The Fairy Tale of Brave Di' is an integral part of the story and its jazzy sounds, written especially for children, sensitise young audiences to the richness of sounds, words and emotions. The songs, both textually and musically, build the mood of the subsequent scenes, telling the inner experiences of the characters and adding to the theatrical atmosphere of the whole story. This is jazz in an accessible form that is sure to interest the youngest listeners.
Contact and further information
Songs are available on the YouTube channel of the Polish Jazz Association Wrocław: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCufMAoM7blsa5Y1L9uX2qgQ
If you would like to purchase a booklet please write to us: marzena.cybulka@psj.wroclaw.pl