Seeds of the Sun: A Story of Adventure, Curiosity and Connection from Michigan to Ukraine

Author: Kelley Peel 

Publisher: Ingram 

Paperback: 32

Seeds of the Sun is a heartwarming children’s story about curiosity, cultural connection, and discovering that home can live in more than one place.

When Charlie, a young fox from Michigan, visits his cousin Sophia in Ukraine, a summer of shared adventures unfolds—from sand dunes and pink lakes to family meals and making nalysnyky together with maple syrup and sunflower seeds. Through play, tradition, and storytelling, Charlie learns that places can feel both familiar and wonderfully new.

This story celebrates empathy, cultural heritage, and the connections that bring us together across distance.

100% of proceeds from this book support a school community in Ukraine, led by educator Tetiana—bringing care, resources, and hope to children and families.