Children's Literature

This page is currently under construction, but my plan is to provide a selection of books covering Orthodox Christian saints and other themes. I will organize these books by the calendar year, for example, based on when the saint is commemorated or when a feast day occurs. With each book, I'll include an explanation of why I selected it along with lesson ideas or suggested activities. Please look back here for updates that are soon to be posted. Thanks!


JANUARY
St. Seraphim's Beatitudes
Blessings for our Path to Heaven
Based on the Life of the Wonderworker of Sarov
Written by Priest Daniel Marshall       Illustrated by Paul Drozdowski


FEBRUARY
The Life of Saint Brigid
Abbess of Kildare
Written by Jane G. Meyer       Illustrated by Zachary Lynch


MARCH
The Life of St. Patrick
Enlightener of the Irish
Written & Illustrated by Zachary Lynch


MONASTIC LIFE
Song of the Talanton
Written & Illustrated by Claire Brandenburg
This lyrical book is appropriate for Pre-K and up. On the CD that's included you can listen to the sound of the talanton's call to prayer, the story read by the author, in addition to a description about how to make a talanton which would be a fun activity for a young child.


The Abbot and I
As Told by Josie the Cat
Written by Sarah Elizabeth Cowie       Illustrated by Sarah Selby


The Monk Who Grew Prayer
Written & Illustrated by Claire Brandenburg


The Boy, A Kitchen and His Cave
Written by Catherine K. Contopoulos       Illustrated by Chrissanth Greene-Gross