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
$16.00
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 Gift for Matthew
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Matthew is excited to visit a monastery. A monk there is teaching him to paint icons! Matthew learns about sketching images, mixing pigments, and painting all the layers of the sacred images. And when he gets home, he finds a surprise gift just for him.
And Then Nicholas Sang
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by Elizabeth Johnson, illustrated by Masha Lobastov
Nicholas the Chatterer was an ordinary young boy who loved his home in Constantinople almost as much as he loved to talk. That is, until the day the angels caught him up out of an earthquake and taught him to sing. Then he became Nicholas the Singer. His song saved the city from the earthquakes and entered into the Church’s liturgy for all ages, as the Trisagion Hymn.
The lyrical text and vivid watercolor illustrations bring fifth-century Byzantium to life, showing children everywhere that they too can be used by God to bring blessings to all mankind.
A picture book for children preschool age and up.
Audrey Bunny
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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
Baby Moses
$9.00
Baby Moses in his basket of reeds is an image that always appeals to children. What they may not realize is that Moses' delivery is a type of baptism, and that it prefigured the infant Jesus' escape into Egypt from Herod.
About the author and illustrator Mother Melania is a member of the community of St. Barbara Orthodox Monastery in Santa Barbara, California. Bonnie Gillis is an iconographer and illustrator. She lives in Langley, B.C. where her husband, Father Michael, is pastor of a new Orthodox mission.
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.
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
$5.00
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
Bilingual Stories: Маша и Медведь, Masha and the Bear
$10.00
Masha and the Bear can be read and listened to in either English or Russian. With Masha and the Bear young children can take an imaginative journey into the world of Russian folk fairy-tales.
16 pages
Bless O Lord, A Prayerbook for Young Children
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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
Bless O Lord, A Prayerbook for Young Children (Clearance)
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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
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
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.
Firebird
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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: Hardcover
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
God, I Need to Talk to You about Bad Words
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Child-friendly text and entertaining illustrations help children think about a behavior they encounter in daily life and pray about it. Scripture examples help children apply it to their lives.
This booklet, one in a series, expresses that all sinful behaviors are forgiven through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross and encourages children to go to God in prayer any time they feel tempted or troubled. Recommended for ages 2 to 7.
Format: Paperback
Ages: 4-8
Number of Pages: 16
Dimensions: 5.5 X 4.5 (inches)
God, I Need to Talk to You about Greed
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Delightfully illustrated, this story deals with a concern youngsters encounter in their daily lives. This book points out the Good News of God's love and forgiveness, while the supporting Scripture verse emphasizes the point of the story. Recommended for ages 2 to 7.
Format: Paperback
Ages: 4-8
Number of Pages: 16
Dimensions: 5.5 X 4.5 (inches)
God, I Need to Talk to You about Hurting Others
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Delightfully illustrated, these stories deal with concerns youngsters encounter in their daily lives. Each book points out the Good News of God's love and forgiveness, while the supporting Scripture verse emphasizes the point of each story. Recommended for ages 2 to 7.
Format: Paperback
Ages: 4-8
Number of Pages: 16
Dimensions: 5.5 X 4.5 (inches)
God, I Need to Talk to You about Lying
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Delightfully illustrated, these stories deal with concerns youngsters encounter in their daily lives. Each book points out the Good News of God's love and forgiveness, while the supporting Scripture verse emphasizes the point of each story.Recommended for ages 4-8.
Format: Paperback
Ages: 4-8
Number of Pages: 16
Dimensions: 5.5 X 4.5 (inches)
God, I Need to Talk to You about My Bad Temper
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Delightfully illustrated, these stories deal with concerns youngsters encounter in their daily lives. Each book points out the Good News of God's love and forgiveness, while the supporting Scripture verse emphasizes the point of each story. Recommended for ages 2 to 7.
Format: Paperback
Ages: 4-8
Number of Pages: 16
Dimensions: 5.5 X 4.5 (inches)
God, I Need to Talk to You about Stealing
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Delightfully illustrated, these stories deal with concerns youngsters encounter in their daily lives. Each book points out the Good News of God's love and forgiveness, while the supporting Scripture verse emphasizes the point on each story. Recommended for ages 2 to 7.
Format: Paperback
Ages: 4-8
Number of Pages: 16
Dimensions: 5.5 X 4.5 (inches)
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
Great Russian Short Stories
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Among the country's greatest artistic contributions, 20th-century Russian literature was revolutionary in its approach to realism, injecting characters with human weaknesses familiar to all. It also provided fodder for other such important concepts as existentialism and even passive resistance, which was rooted in the works of Tolstoy, and practiced resistance, which was rooted in the works of Tolstoy and practiced successfully by Gandhi and Martin Luther King. The 12 powerful short stories in this collection are excellent examples of writing by the foremost authors from Russia's Golden Age of Literature. Ideal for students of Russian literature, this magnificent collection will appeal to a wide audience.
Included are"
"The Queen of Spades" by Alexander Pushkin
"The Overcoat" by Nikolai Gogol; "The District Doctor" by Ivan S. Turgenev
"White Nights" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
"How Much Land Does a Man Need?" by Leo Tolstoy
"The Clothesmender" by Nicholay Leskov
"The Signal" by Vsevolod M. Garshin
"The Lady with the Toy Dog" by Anton Chekhov
"The White Mother" by Theodor Sologub"
"Twenty-Six Men and a Girl" by Maxim Gorky
"The Outrage — A True Story" by Alexander Kuprin
"Lazarus" by Laonid Andreyev.
Paperback, 196 pages.
H Is for Holy: An Orthodox Christian Alphabet
$19.00
A is for altar, H is for holy, P is for Prayer. Introduce young children to the Orthodox faith as they explore elements and practices found in the Orthodox Church. From the altar table to Zacchaeus perched in the sycamore tree, this simple book offers not just an alphabet, but a first taste of a lifelong journey hand in hand with Jesus Christ.
Holy Hierarch Luke of Crimea, the Unmercenary Physician
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Author: Cătălin Grigore
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
House of God
$10.00
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
How Big Is Love?
$10.00
“Mama, just how does love get so big?”Little Hedgehog is determined to understand just how love works. His curious questions will warm your heart, and his sweet story will remind you that love grows every time you give it away.Based on the important message of 1 Corinthians 13:13, the Faith, Hope, Love series will plant important seeds in children’s hearts. Don’t miss the other titles in the series: How Far Is Faith?, How High Is Hope?, and The Faith, Hope, Love Devotional.
Format: Padded Board book
Number of Pages: 24
Trim Size: 8 x 8 x 0.8
How Far Is Faith?
$10.00
“But, Mama, doesn’t faith seem really far away?” This little elephant has a lot of big questions about faith. Let his delightful story warm your heart and remind you that when you’re following God, faith isn’t really that far away after all. Based on the important message of 1 Corinthians 13:13, the Faith, Hope, Love series will plant important seeds in children’s hearts. Don’t miss the other titles in the series: How Big Is Love?, How High Is Hope?, and The Faith, Hope, Love Devotional.
Format: Padded Board book
Number of Pages: 24
Trim Size: 8 x 8 x 0.8
How High Is Hope?
$10.00
“But, Papa, how will I know how high I can hope?”Little Owl is learning to fly, and he has a big lesson to learn about the meaning of hope. This delightful story will warm your heart and teach you that when you love God, there’s no limit to how high you can hope. Based on the important message of 1 Corinthians 13:13, the Faith, Hope, Love series will plant important seeds in children’s hearts. Don’t miss the other titles in the series: How Far Is Faith?, How Big Is Love?, and The Faith, Hope, Love Devotional.
Format: Padded Board book
Number of Pages: 24
Trim Size: 8 x 8 x 0.8
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
$15.00
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.
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.
Make and Play Nativity
$10.00
Make and Play Nativity features six double sided panels with die-cut figures in one side that children can use to act out and recreate the scene of Christ’s birth. The other side includes the story of the first Christmas to be read aloud as the kids make and play with the colorful nativity set.
Format: Fold-out, stand-up book with pop-outs
Number of Pages: 16
Trim Size: 8 x 8 x .25
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
$19.00
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
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
Bilingual: English and Greek
54 pages
My March to the Manger
$13.00
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
No. 1 The Patriarch and the Quilt
$3.95
St. John the Merciful had a unique style of philanthropy and joyful giving. In this story, he creatively involved a nobleman in helping the poor of Alexandria.
Potamitis Publishing is a family publishing house that has as its scope to produce dogmatically correct, and enviably beautiful and intriguing books for Orthodox Children around this blessed Globe!
Paperback, 16 color pages.
4.375" x 4.375"
No. 2 The Monks and the Grapes
$3.95
With selfless love, a peasant and monks share the bounty of God's creation and demonstrate consideration of other's needs and gratitude for one another's work.
Potamitis Publishing is a family publishing house that has as its scope to produce dogmatically correct, and enviably beautiful and intriguing books for Orthodox Children around this blessed Globe!
Paperback, 16 color pages.
4.375" x 4.375"
No. 3 The Trisagion Hymn
$3.95
Especially in times of fear and disaster, it is hard to remember to turn to God and praise Him. The creative, inspired illustrations of this story show how a young boy returned safely from danger to share a beautiful hymn with the people of Constantinople.
Potamitis Publishing is a family publishing house that has as its scope to produce dogmatically correct, and enviably beautiful and intriguing books for Orthodox Children around this blessed Globe!
Paperback, 16 color pages.
4.375" x 4.375"