Children's

The twenty-page, full-color, magazine describes the feasts of the Annunciation, the Nativity of Christ, Theophany, and Presentation of the Lord. In each the story of the feast is told and the icon is explained. “For To Us a Child is Born” is written for ages 12 and up.

Josie the Cat has a special relationship with a monastery. She is the Abbot's cat. Visit with Josie as she gives 3 young children a special visit in a monastery. Josie tells the reader of the family's visit to the Abbot's cell, watching monk's garden and sew, and taking part in an all-night vigil. Of course, Josie doesn't pray all night...she is busy chasing mice. This delightful book ends with a Feast Day in the Church, when monks, nuns and pilgrims all gather in joy to celebrate.

Old Russia comes to life in this tale of a poor orphan girl who braves the dangers of the deep forest to find healing for her crippled brother. The poetic text and colorful illustrations draw on their roots in the classic fairy-tale tradition to tell a story of the triumph of courage, faith, and love.

In this series, we used simple verse and colorful illustrations to acquaint children with the themes and imagery of each of these feasts. We hope that this provides the children a groundwork for experiencing the joy and wonder of these truly Great Feasts.About the author and illustrator: Sister Elayne is a member of the community of St. Barbara Orthodox Monastery in Santa Barbara, California. Since the time she wrote this series of poems, she has been tonsured as a stavrophor nun, and has received a new name, Mother Melania.Bonnie Gillis is an iconographer and illustrator. She recently moved to Langley, British Columbia (in Canada), where her husband, Father Michael, is pastor of a new Orthodox mission.ABOUT THE SERIES: In the Orthodox Church Year, the Feast of Feasts, in a class by itself, is the Resurrection. After the Resurrection in importance come the twelve Great Feasts. These feasts are the Church?s celebration of, and participation in, key events leading to our salvation. The Great Feasts are commonly separated into Feasts of the Lord and Feasts of the Theotokos (the Mother of God).Feasts of the Lord: Exaltation of the Cross Nativity of Our Lord (Christmas) Theophany of Our Lord (Epiphany) Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday) Ascension of Our Lord Pentecost Transfiguration of Our LordFeasts of the Theotokos: Nativity of the Theotokos Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple Meeting of Our Lord (Presentation of Christ in the Temple) Annunciation Dormition of the Theotokos

In this series, we used simple verse and colorful illustrations to acquaint children with the themes and imagery of each of these feasts. We hope that this provides the children a groundwork for experiencing the joy and wonder of these truly Great Feasts.

The Old Testament series begins with the life of Moses because the Passover (Pascha) of Moses and the Israelites at the Red Sea is the focal point of the Old Covenant and a key scripture associated with Christ’s Pascha.

In Basil's Search for Miracles, Basil, an ordinary 12-year-old who dreams of being a reporter, is on a quest-he must find and report on true, modern miracles for his school paper, St. Norbert's News.

Kevin was always different. He loved animals and seemed to understand their secret language. But other children brought out the worst in him. He chased, bullied, and shoved, until one spring when he learned an unforgettable lesson from an unlikely teacher — a blackbird who built a nest in his hand.

The Blackbird's Nest: Saint Kevin of Ireland is the story of Kevin's transformation into one of Ireland's best-loved saints (AD †618), revered in many Christian traditions. Written with simplicity and humor by Jenny Schroedel, and brought to life with stunning illustrations by Douglass Montross, The Blackbird's Nest is a rich, vibrant tale of renewal and a welcome addition to children's Lenten literature.

The Gospel of Christ, with its message of mercy to all who repent for the forgiveness of their sins through the Lord' death and resurrection, is incomparably greater than the story of Jonah. Yet this prophetic tale, so charming and disarming in its implicitly and power, remains forever' Christ' own testimony' the unique signs of God' saving work in His beloved Son Jesus.

SVS Press is pleased to provide this illustrated version of the prophecy of Jonah especially for children. May it serve one more time, and over and again, to open our minds and hearts to the Gospel of Christ which it is inspired to prefigure and signify.

Niko Chocheli was born in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia and graduated with honors from both Tbilisi Nikoladze Art College and Tbilisi State Academy of Fine Arts. His work is reminiscent of the style of the old masters, which he has studies for over sixteen years, and his concentration is in Orthodox iconography. Mr. Chocheli is an associate professor of art at LaSalle University, Philadelphia, and is a member of the Orthodox Church.

A clumsy scullery boy finds solace in a place known only to him and his God in this charming story of the ninth-century saint, Euphrosynos, commonly known in Orthodox tradition as " Cook." Author Catherine K. Contopoulos easily links the feelings of contemporary children with the feelings of this legendary character' self-conscious, awkward boy who leaves his loving family and the taunts of his neighbors to find a niche in the kitchen of a monastic community. Readers will hurt when neighbors make fun of a confused Euphrosynos at the local cheese shop, laugh and then tremble when an austere monk slips upon Euphrosynos' newly mopped floor, and find an oasis of peace as Euphrosynos prays in his solitary cave. They also will learn lessons of perseverance, humility, and dependence upon God as they are naturally drawn into the story. Contopoulos achieves these goals with language that a child will understand.

Her marvelous account is illustrated by Chrissanth Greene-Gross' soft, yet vibrant, realistic images that will engage children and warm their souls. SVS Press is pleased to welcome this new author and illustrator in this volume, which is most appropriate for children ages six to ten.

Author Catherine K. Contopoulos is a freelance writer who lives in Hackensack, New Jersey with her husband and daughter. This is her first children' book.

Chrissanth Greene-Gross is an award-winning portrait artist and sculptor, who explores her passion for the marriage of word and image in this, her first children' book. Chrissanth lives in Millwood, New York with her husband and three children.