In the interest of full disclosure, I am blessed to call the author a dear friend.
However, even if I had no idea who wrote and illustrated this book, I would still love and recommend it. A two-story book - one level is the charming story of Catherine experiencing Pascha, the Orthodox Christian celebration of Easter, told with gentle humor, an eye for the way a child experiences life, and just a touch of explanation of the feast. The second level is the way that each page is framed like an icon with lush illustrations that incorporate historical churches from around the world, as well as delightful "Easter eggs" relating to Orthodoxy, hagiographies, culture, and history.
Just beautiful! A treasure for all ages.
Released February 23, 2015