A Boy’s Journey to Sainthood: St. Paisios the Athonite
$20.00
The saints of our Church, even the greatest elders and ascetics, were once children!
On one summer day, in Konitsa of Epirus (Northern Greece), the young Arseny beheld the “Light of the world” with his own eyes. Over the years, this very child grew up to become the beloved saint we know today as St. Paisios the Athonite.
In this book, children will learn about the life of St. Paisios through sweet and moving stories, filled with wisdom and joy.
Author: Anna Iakovou
Illustrator: Christina Papatheou-Douligeri
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 48
A Child’s Guide to the Divine Liturgy
$20.00
A wonderful new tool for Orthodox children! A Child's Guide to the Divine Liturgy is designed as an aid to help children negotiate their way through the Divine Liturgy and learn more about the Church and our faith. Small and easy to hold, with engaging illustrations, the guide is divided into six color-coded sections:
- Preparing for the Divine Liturgy
- The Divine Liturgy
- Salt and Light
- The 12 Feasts
- Words to Know
- Glossary
This guide is written to appeal to children ages two to ten. The very young child will learn basic vocabulary and come to recognize the various milestones in the Divine Liturgy. For the older child, the guide includes several longer psalms, quotes, and prayers; the 12 feast icons and kontakia; plus an extensive glossary filled with terms and vocabulary often heard throughout the liturgical year.
A Child’s Paradise of Saints
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By Nun Nectaria McLees, illustrated by Elena Stefarova
Delightful tales of 15 cherished saints, with iconographic full-color paintings of scenes from their lives. Here you’ll find stories from the lives of Saints Constantine and Helen, Cyprian and Justina, Demetrius of Thessalonica, Herman of Alaska, John the Russian, Mary Magdalene, Mary of Egypt Moses the Black, Nicholas the Wonderworker, Nina of Georgia, Great Martyr Panteleimon, Philothei of Athens, Seraphim of Sarov and Xenia of Petersburg, as well as the Guardian Angel.
Softcover, illustrated, 62 pages
A Cloud of Witnesses: The Life of St. Nicholas, the Wonder-worker
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Beloved patron of many, and especially of travelers. Includes a simple Carpatho-Russian song for children (in English). 24 pages, softcover.
A Cloud of Witnesses: The Life of St. Nina, Equal-to-the-Apostles
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St. Nina was taken as a prisoner to Georgia. There, by her prayers, numerous people were healed of sicknesses, including the Queen of Georgia. The Queen was converted, and her husband, and many thousands of Georgians were baptized. 24 pages, softcover.
Audrey Bunny
$15.00
From best-selling women’s author Angie Smith (I Will Carry You, Mended) comes this sweet children’s book about a stuffed animal named Audrey Bunny who fears her imperfections make her unworthy of a little girl’s love. She’ll learn the truth soon enough, and young readers will learn that everyone is special and wonderfully made by God.
Format: Hardcover w/Dust Jacket
Number of Pages: 32
Trim Size: 10 x 8 x .10
Bearing the Saint
$16.00
Edmund is just an ordinary fisherman’s son from the island of Lindisfarne, whose one great talent and joy is running as a messenger for his bishop. But when Viking invaders threaten the holy island and its great treasure, the relics of St. Cuthbert, Edmund’s life changes forever. Along with his whole village, he must accompany their beloved saint on a perilous pilgrimage that will carry him across England, through adventure, heartbreak, miraculous deliverance, and budding love, all the way to manhood.
Bearing the Saint brings to life the late ninth century in Northumbria, a turbulent period of invasion and conquest that concluded with an uneasy peace between Saxon and Dane. This gripping story, infused with the holy breath of St. Cuthbert, will hold readers of all ages spellbound.
Beautiful Things: An Orthodox Coloring Book for Children
$10.00
Illustrated by Megan Elizabeth Gilbert
The Orthodox Christian experience is infused with beauty. God calls to us through the presence of beautiful things—from the elegant chalice that houses Christ's very body to the icons of beloved saints hanging in our homes. Beautiful Things is a 64-page coloring and activity book for our littlest believers. As they color the Good Shepherd or the Jesus Prayer, they are cultivating their own sensibility to beauty while learning to recognize some of the meaningful symbols, elements, and motifs of the Church.
Age Range: 3-6 years
Illustrator: Megan Elizabeth Gilbert
Format: Paperback
Dimensions: 7.25 X 10 inches
Page Length: 64 pages
Bilingual Fairy Tales: Лиса и волк, The Fox and the Wolf
$5.00
This book, written in both Russian and English, is a famous Russian fairy tale. It tells the story of the adventures of sly Sister Fox, who constantly dupes the simpleton Brother Wolf. The Russian and English texts are printed parallel to each another. Children can enjoy the book in Russian, in English, or in both languages at the same time!
Известная русская народная сказка о хитрой Лисе и простоватом Волке. В этой книжке английский и русский тексты печатаются параллельно, так что и дети, и взрослые могут читать книгу тремя способами: только по-английски, только по-русски и, наконец, оба текста одновременно.
16 страниц
Bilingual Fairy Tales: Медведь и лиса, The Bear and the Fox
$5.00
This book, written in both the Russian and English languages, is a real Russian fairy tale. It is about a loving Bear and a greedy Fox. The English and Russian texts are printed parallel to each other, so that children and their parents are able to read the book in both languages, helping to quickly and easily develop language skills in English, and in Russian.
Известная русская народная сказка о добродушном Медведе и хитрой Лисе. В этой книжке английский и русский тексты печатаются параллельно, так что и дети, и взрослые могут читать книгу как на одном, так и на другом языке, легко и непринуждённо помогая развивать знания обоих языков.
16 страниц
Bilingual Fairy Tales: Петушок-золотой гребешок, The Rooster with a Golden Crown
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This classic Russian fairy tale about a cunning Fox and a simple-minded Rooster. The Russian and English texts are printed side-by-side to make reading and listening to this fairy tale both exciting and educational.
Известная русская народная сказка о хитрой Лисе и простоватом Петушке. В этой книжке английский и русский тексты печатаются параллельно, так что и дети, и взрослые могут читать книгу тремя способами: только по-английски, только по-русски и, наконец, оба текста одновременно.
16 страниц
Bless O Lord, A Prayerbook for Young Children
$10.00 $12.00
Fr. Artemy Vladimirov
One of our most popular titles. Beginning with “In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit!” and ending with an explanation of the Creed, this book introduces young children to the fundamentals of Orthodox Christian prayer. Accompanied by appealing water color illustrations on every page.
Softcover, color illustrations, 44 pages
Sale price: the staples binding this book may be slightly rusted.
Christ Amongst Us
$23.00
An Easy to Understand Commentary on the Divine Liturgy According to the Writings of the Holy Fathers and the Experiences of the Saints.
Proper nourishment during an individual’s childhood sets the foundation for good health for the remainder of his life. Similarly, a conscious participation in the Divine Liturgy from a person’s childhood sets the foundation for their spiritual health and progress—it provides all the spiritual provisions for a lifetime... With these thoughts in mind, we decided to publish a book about the Divine Liturgy intended for children and young people–a need we ourselves keenly felt as the parents of seven children. We based our project on the The Divine Liturgy: A Commentary in the Light of the Fathers by Hieromonk Gregorios. The stories that we have included were taken from the remarkable book Miracles and Revelations from the Divine Liturgy published by the Holy Monastery of Paracletos.
We offer this book as a small contribution and aid for every young person who wishes to place the Divine Liturgy at the center of their life, as well as for parents and catechists who work closely with children. Being aware of the sublime nature of the Divine Liturgy, we have not presented a mere simplification of the meaning(s) of the Mystagogy, since we know that a right understanding of the Service comes from experiencing it...We hope that the inclusion of stories and illustrations will assist the conscientious reader in their effort to better understand the Divine Liturgy.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 154
Elder Paisios the Hagiorite, the Friend of Children
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Illustrator: Adela Maria Calistru
Year: 2013
Number of pages: 36
Mate coated paper
Paperback, sewed
Format: 20x24 cm
Everything Tells Us about God
$20.00
Inspired by a story told by Father Thomas Hopko.
The world is like a giant puzzle God made that teaches us about Himself. Every piece—earth, sea, and sky, plants, animals, and people—reveals something about who He is and why we're here. Everything Tells Us about God will help children recognize the beautiful and sometimes mysterious pieces of this puzzle for themselves.
Katherine Bolger Hyde has devoted her life to books as a reader, editor, and writer. Her works include the picture book Lucia, Saint of Light (AFP, 2009), the YA fantasy The Dome-Singer of Falenda, and the adult mystery series Crime with the Classics. Katherine lives in the redwood country of the California central coast, where she shares a home with her husband, the youngest of her four children, and two obstreperous cats. When not reading, writing, or editing for her day job, she can generally be found knitting while watching British mystery series or singing in the choir at St. Lawrence Orthodox Church.
Livia Coloji makes things up and then paints them with overlying layers of vivid color. She has done this since she was little, but professionally she's been doing it for twelve years now. Most of her projects are in the field of illustration, for clients based all over the world. In 2015 she was shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards of the Association of Illustrators (AOI). When she's not working on commissions (or petting her two cats) in her shared studio in Timisoara, Romania, she creates artwork inspired by nature and human nature.
Author: Katherine Bolger Hyde, with illustrations by Livia Coloji
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Fairy-Tales
$20.00
“Fairy Tales” is a collection of 12 beautifully presented children fables: THE NUTCRACKER, SWAN LAKE, THE MAGIC FLUTE, LOVE FOR THREE ORANGES, SLEEPING BEAUTY, THE SILVER BOX, THREE LITTLE PIGS, PUSS IN BOOTS, The FIREBIRD, BY THE PIKE’S COMMAND, PETRUSHKA, THE CURIOUS PRINCE.
Hardcover, 216 pages.
Faith, Hope, Love Devotional
$14.99
100 days, 100 ways to plant seeds of faith, hope, and love! First Corinthians 13:13 shines a light on the importance of faith, hope, and love; and bestselling children’s author Amy Parker offers 100 devos to grow these concepts early on in your kids’ hearts. Based on scriptures, each short devotion explores the biblical principles of faith, hope, or love and encourages children to talk about them, think about them, and put them into action. There’s even space for kids to journal as they learn. It’s an interactive approach that will solidify these biblical principles in children’s hearts and teach them to walk in faith, reach their hopes, and grow big love. And don’t miss the board books in the Faith, Hope, Love series: How Far Is Faith?, How High Is Hope?, and How Big Is Love?
Format: Padded/hardcover
224 pages
Firebird
$4.00
What if God’s love were like the sun, constant and unchanging? What if one day you realized nothing could take that away?Firebird is a bright orange baby Oriole who just loves the sunshine. But whenever a storm blows in, he frets and asks Mama why God allows the rain to take the sun away. When Firebird is finally old enough, his mother gently instructs him to fly up through the thunder and lightning to see what’s on the other side. It’s a rough flight and just when he’s about to give up, Firebird rises above the storm to discover the sun shining where it always had been.Firebird is a children’s book that parallels the life of Samantha Crawford, a storybook artist in the inspirational film Unconditional, who lost sight of God’s love and discovered it again.
Format: Softcover
Number of Pages: 32
Trim Size: 8 x 8 x .38
For Such a Time As This: Stories of Women from the Bible, Retold for Girls
$15.00
From bestselling author Angie Smith comes her second children’s book, For Such a Time as This, a Bible storybook for girls that features 40 biblical retellings from prominent women in both the Old and New Testament. Illustrated once more by Breezy Brookshire, For Such A Time As This is the pair’s second children’s book together following the success of Audrey Bunny.For Such a Time as Thisilluminates the stories from the perspective of prominent women of the Bible, including Eve, Sarah & Hagar, Esther, Mary Magdalene, Gomer, and more with vivid and historical accuracy. Girls aged 6 to 10 will enjoy learning about God through the recounts of the Bible’s heroines and stunning illustrations. Summaries at the end of each story highlight the attribute of God to be learned and offer thoughtful reflections for both parent and child to takeaway.
Format: Hardcover w/Dust Jacket
Number of Pages: 256
Trim Size: 8.5 x 8.5 x 0.85
From God to You: The Icon's Journey to Your Heart
$11.00
In this follow-up to the popular Pictures of God, John Skinas introduces children to some of the ancient icon archetypes most treasured by Orthodox Christians—from the Icon Not Made by Hands to the Pantocrator of Sinai.
Page Length: 32 pages
Goodnight Jesus
$15.00
Goodnight Jesus is a sweet, gentle story that acknowledges all the people we know and love as nighttime draws near and bedtime kisses are given to everyone from saints to siblings. What better way than through a kiss to say goodbye to the day?
This 24-page board book, beautifully illustrated by iconographer and artist Nicholas Malara, is sturdy enough for lots of use and will become the favorite of many little ones who want just one last kiss before drifting off to sleep.
Author: Angela Isaacs
Illustrator: Nicholas Malara
Format: board book (heavy cardstock, with rounded corners)
Dimensions: 6 X 8.5
Page Length: 24 pages
Holy Hierarch Luke of Crimea, the Unmercenary Physician
$15.00
Illustrator: Adela Maria Calistru
Year: 2013
Number of pages: 36
Mate coated paper
Paperback, sewed
Format: 20x24 cm
Holy Hierarch Nectarios of Aegina, the Wonderworker
$15.00
Little Anastasios was a meek child, thirsting for knowledge. As a young man, he decided to serve God in a Monastery and became a monk. For his love and obedience, he received many gifts from God, among which was the gift of wonderworking. His pure life showed him to people as a great Saint of the Orthodox Church, a protector of children and healer of ailments of all kinds.
The simple and graphic text and the bright watercolor illustrations carry the soul to another realm, like an exhortation to discover the sweet smell of sanctity, of which any child can partake.
Holy New Martyr Elizabeth, Grand Duchess of Russia
$15.00
Born in the 19th century to a Protestant family of German nobility, Grand Duchess Elizabeth grew up surrounded by wealth and glory. Through the care of a merciful and loving mother, Elizabeth became one of the most beautiful and wise young women of her time. At the age of nineteen she married a Russian Grand Duke and through him found the Orthodox Faith. After her husband was brutally killed, Elizabeth totally renounced her fortune and the illustrious life of princess. Fulfilling the longing of her heart, she became an Orthodox nun and founded a convent which combined charitable work with the life of prayer. But this wonderful work was interrupted after the Bolshevik revolution, when Abbess Elizabeth was arrested, tortured and finally became worthy of a martyr’s crown.
This is the story of a real princess, who through the power of faith left all temporal things and became the abbess of a convent - even a martyr - in a time of great oppression against the Orthodox Church.
Author: Cătălin Grigore
Illustrator: Adela Maria Calistru
Year: 2012
Number of pages: 36
Mate coated paper
Paperback, sewed
Format: 20x24 cm
Holy Week and Pascha
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Written by J. Euphemia Briere
This book takes us through the period in the life of Christ from the raising of Lazarus to the Resurrection, as reflected in the Divine Services of the Holy Orthodox Church. These beautiful and moving services draw together the Old Testament prophecies and the events which took place during week into an experience and understanding of the Passion of our Lord. Simply explained, with beautiful icons and illustrations in full color, this book is a treasure for Christians of all ages. Includes the Resurrection Hymn in Greek, English and Slavonic set to Byzantine Chant in western notation, 30 pages, softcover.
House of God
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By Vyacheslav Marchenko
A child’s guide to the Orthodox temple. House of God includes prayerful instruction on how to behave in church, as well as description of the various parts of the church building and liturgical items.
Softcover, color illustrations, 32 pages
In the Candle's Glow
$19.00
The bees do their work. The beekeeper does hers. And little Felicia, with the honesty and faith of a child, takes the fruit of the bee and the beekeeper's efforts and lights her candle and prays. She prays once, she prays twice, she prays three prayers, then watches the breeze from the window carry her prayers from the candle heavenward.
About the author
Elizabeth Crispina Johnson writes from her underground house in the Finger Lakes district of New York, where she homeschools, raises chickens, and works on her plans for a gypsy vardo. She has written three previous books published by Ancient Faith Publishing. She attends St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Rochester, NY.
About the illustrator
Amandine Wanert is a French illustrator who currently lives in Paris. She divides her time between children’s books and medical illustration. She enjoyed working on In the Candle’s Glow, capturing the essence of this joyful, lively little girl who can also be contemplative. Amandine especially enjoyed creating the soft, candlelit atmosphere inside the church. The making of this book was an unusually rich experience for her.
Author: Elizabeth Crispina Johnson
Illustrator: Amandine Wanert
Format: Hardcover
Dimensions: 8 X 10 inches
Page Length: 32
Jonah's Journey to the Deep
$9.00
Christ referred to the story of Jonah when He prophesied His own death and Resurrection: Just as Jonah spent three days in the belly of the great fish and then returned to the living, Jesus would spend three days in the belly of the earth and then rise from the dead. The story of Jonah also figures prominently in Orthodox hymnody, where we implore God to save us from the tempest of our sins as He saved Jonah from the watery deep.
Josiah and Julia Go to Church
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Josiah and Julia love to go to church. They love to venerate the icons, light candles, and eat the blessed bread. Sometimes they behave very well—but sometimes they make mistakes. Little ones can follow Josiah and Julia through the Liturgy and learn how even the youngest child can honor God by behaving properly in church.
Author: Kelly Ramkin Lardin
Illustrator: Sheena Hisiro
Format: board book (heavy cardstock, with rounded corners)
Dimensions: 6 X 8.5
Page count: 24
Keeper of the Light: Saint Macrina the Elder
$16.00
The road to sainthood takes a lifetime to travel. . . . Late in the fourth century, Christians are labeled enemies of the Roman Empire--hounded, arrested, tortured, and executed. Macrina and her husband Basil, once-wealthy Christians, flee with their small son to the mountainous forests south of the Black Sea. There, Macrina embarks on a seven-year journey of unexpected tests and trials that will take her through a harsh and hungry wilderness pilgrimage, only to plunge her into poverty and danger on the streets of Neocaesarea. So begins Macrina's adventure in faith, as she undertakes the process of becoming one of the most influential women in sacred history, the mother and grandmother of saints. Readers of all ages will be fascinated by the story of St. Macrina the Elder, who had a profound influence on her grandchildren, St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory of Nyssa, and St. Macrina the Younger. She is truly a great confessor of the Orthodox Christian faith. A chapter book with black-and-white illustrations.
Letters to Saint Lydia
$17.95
A Novel by Melinda Johnson
Lydia’s life is turning upside down. Her family has converted to Orthodox Christianity without her, she’s just about to leave home for college, one of her friends is pregnant, and soon she’ll be facing all the trials and temptations encountered by every young adult who’s on her own for the first time. Lydia needs a friend badly—and she finds one in the most unexpected place: an icon of St. Lydia. Young Lydia pours out her troubles in letters to St. Lydia, who (invisibly to Lydia) answers, guiding her through her time of troubles with deep love and compassion.
Format: Paperback
Dimensions: 5.5 X 8.5 inches
Page Length: 208 pages
Life of Christ Coloring Book: English/Alaskan Yup'ik
$8.00
This Orthodox Coloring Book features 21 with coloring guides, a beautiful poster and stickers!
24 pages
8" x 11"
Bilingual English/Alaskan Yup'ik
Life of the Theotokos Coloring Book: English/Greek
$7.00
This Orthodox Coloring Book features 15 with coloring guides, a beautiful poster and stickers!
16 pages
8" x 11"
Bilingual English/Greek.
Little Tree Found
$13.00
In this very special children’s holiday story, Little Tree finds himself pulled from his home and dying in a mysterious place, until a Father and Son purchase him and give him new life as a Christmas tree.
The journey of Little Tree tells the true meaning of Christmas as a message of salvation and new life that comes from God and his Son Jesus Christ.
Little Tree Found gives parents and readers the opportunity to explain salvation that comes from Jesus Christ to their children. It’s the best gift a parent can give at Christmas time.
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 32
Trim Size: 9.3 x 7.3 x 0.37
Lucia: Saint of Light
$18.50
by Katherine Bolger Hyde, illustrated by Daria Fisher
Long revered in both East and West, St. Lucia is an early virgin martyr whose life and legacy shine as a light of faith, hope, and compassion in the darkness of winter and sin. Lucia, Saint of Light introduces young readers to both her life and her delightful festival as it is traditionally celebrated in Sweden and around the world. Daria Fisher s warm and vivid illustrations will make this book a favorite with children and parents alike. A picture book for children preschool age and up.
Moses' Flight from Egypt
$9.00
The story of Moses continues with his slaying of the Egyptian and flight into Midian, where he learns to revere God's creation and is prepared to fulfill his great calling as the deliverer of Israel.
My Baptism: An Illustrated Guide for the Whole Family
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Each event of little Maria's baptism is shown with both full-size illustrations and pictograms in the text itself — perfect for reading aloud or for young readers. This keepsake book also includes 11 activity pages and a full theological explanation of the sacrament. It makes an optimal gift for those kids/families invited to the Baptism of your child, or godchild.
Hardcover
54 pages
My Book of Church Feasts: Orthodox Coloring Book
$8.00
Includes not only the 12 Great Feasts, but also Lazarus Saturday, the birth of St. John the Baptist and the Feast of Feasts—the Resurrection.
Bilingual: English and Greek
16 pages
8" x 10"
My March to the Manger
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Welcome Jesus into your heart and home as you march to the manger!
From the cow to the kitty – watch each animal march closer to the empty manger as you count down to Christmas. Soon the stable is full of animals, God’s love, and baby Jesus!
Die-cut throughout, with glitter treatment on the cover, My March to the Manger joins Mary Manz Simon’s earlier holiday title, My Easter Basket.
Format: Board book
Number of Pages: 14
Trim Size: 8 x 8 x 0.8
My Pentecostarion Coloring Book: English/Greek
$7.50
Orthodox coloring pages with poster and stickers.
16 pages
8" x 11"
Bilingual English/Greek
Orthodox Activities Coloring Book #1: English/Greek
$4.00
Orthodox coloring pages, puzzles, and other activities for Orthodox children ages 3+.
16 pages
8" x 11"
Bilingual English/Greek
Orthodox Activities Coloring Book #2: English/Greek
$4.00
Orthodox coloring pages, puzzles, and other activities for Orthodox children ages 3+.
16 pages
8" x 11"
Bilingual English/Greek
Orthodox Activities Coloring Book #3: English/Greek
$4.00
Orthodox coloring pages, puzzles, and other activities for Orthodox children ages 3+.
16 pages
8" x 11"
Bilingual English/Greek
Path to Confession
$24.00
Fr. Artemy Vladimirov
Fr. Artemy, pastor of All Saints Church in Moscow here offers a way to prepare our children (and ourselves) for the sacraments of Confession and Holy Communion. Tens of thousands of books have been sold in the original Russian version, and now English-speakers can benefit from Fr. Artemy’s gentle, sober counsel. With beautiful, full-color illustrations on every page, The Path to Confession is a feast for the eye as well as the soul.
“I do not expect to come across a more beautiful book for teaching Orthodox Christian children – or discerning adults too for that matter!” (from a review on the British Orthodox Church web site, 2002)
Hardcover, color illustrations - 128 pages
Pictures of God: A Child’s Guide to Understanding Icons
$12.95
When the Son of God came down from heaven to become a man like us, He made it possible for us to see Him, touch Him, and make pictures of Him pictures which we call icons. This little book brings God and His saints vividly into children's lives through icons, explaining in the simplest terms what each icon means and what the role of these holy pictures and the holy stories and people they depict can be in our lives. The colorful pages of Pictures of God are perfect for occupying little hands in church, for explaining the world of icons in the first years of Sunday school, and for read-aloud time with little ones at home.
Sasha and the Dragon
$20.00
Walking the lonely streets of a new, unfamiliar town, Sasha feels displaced and alone. His grandmother is dying; the children in the neighborhood laugh when he walks by. And there is a dragon under his bed—he is sure! When Sasha cries for help, God and His saints hear him, and he has an experience that both changes his life and sweetens his soul.
Sasha and the Dragon is a modern fairy tale to be treasured by children and adults alike.
"I could not have received Sasha and the Dragon at a better time in our children's life. Our little 'Sasha' had been having his own fears and this book was instrumental in helping him face these dragons through the intersessions of Archangel Michael."
-MamaBirdEmma, Charming the Birds from the Trees blog
"The powerful image of St. Michael coming to Sasha's aid is one that will stick in children's minds and make its way to their hearts."
-Lisa A., Through the Mind to the Heart blog
"This book EMPOWERS our children to face their fears. It is beautifully written, and captures the heart of something we all face as we grow up. At first, I thought the dragon in the book might be scary to my girls, but the story had the opposite effect. They were captivated…"
-Erin Lynn
"I sit with tears of gratitude tonight after reading this beautiful story twice to my 5-year-old who struggles with many worries. He was white and tense during the first pages, but as soon as St. Michael's sword showed up, he was awestruck… The joy and excitement in his eyes said it all."
-GS
Author: Laura E. Wolfe, illustrated by Nicholas Malara
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Shepherding Sam
$13.00
Sam’s Aunt Eva says he’s like a tornado—he causes a ruckus everywhere he goes. But Aunt Eva won’t give up on Sam, and neither will Saucer, the monastery’s corgi puppy. Saucer lives at the monastery, but he dreams of herding sheep. With no sheep in his life, Saucer tries to herd everyone else—farm animals, nuns, and especially Sam. Sam doesn’t want to follow anyone, not even a funny puppy. But Saucer knows that if he just keeps trying, he can bring this lonely boy back to the flock.
A middle grade chapter book for ages 8–12
Author: Melinda Johnson
Format: Paperback
Dimensions: 5.25 X 7.5 inches
Page Length: 112 pages
Snuggles, The Bunny Who Helped Me Find God
$6.00
Snuggles is the story of a real bunny who shared the author's home and heart for many years. Snuggles is an adopted bunny whose human "mommy" is searching for God in all sorts of different places. When Snuggles becomes seriously ill, his distraught mommy reaches out to God in prayer. The story of how God answers this prayer will touch the hearts of young and old alike. Picture book, for preschool and up.