"What the Magpie Saw" is a book-story by the famous Ukrainian writer Ivan Franko. This work reproduces the impression of a young girl who lived in one of the Ukrainian towns. She was gifted with an observant nature, and her attention was captivated by even the smallest details of the surrounding world. The book tells about her travels, observations of nature, reflections on life and people. "What the magpie saw" is a work that not only reflects the inner world of the main character, but also inspires the reader to stop and fully enjoy the beauty of the surrounding world.