Celebrating Pascha: A Collection of Children's Books on Greek Orthodox Holy Week and Easter

This curated collection of children's books introduces young readers to the rich traditions, customs, and history of Greek Orthodox Holy Week and Pascha (Easter). From learning about the significance of the red egg to understanding the lives of Orthodox saints, these engaging and beautifully illustrated books provide an enjoyable and educational journey into the heart of Orthodox Christian faith and celebrations.

1. Our Very Greek Easter: Orthodox Easter by Kassi Psifogeorgou This colorful and engaging book introduces children to the traditions and customs of Greek Orthodox Easter, from fasting to feasting, with captivating illustrations and simple text.

2. The Lucky Egg by Anna Prokos (Author), Christina Tsevis (Illustrator) This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of a young girl who learns about the Greek Orthodox tradition of the red egg during Easter celebrations and discovers the importance of faith, family, and traditions.

3. Catherine's Pascha by Charlotte Riggle Follow Catherine as she experiences the rich traditions of Greek Orthodox Holy Week and Pascha, celebrating with her family and church community, and learning about the importance of love and forgiveness.

4. Beautiful Pascha: An Orthodox Coloring Book for Children This interactive coloring book helps children learn about the traditions, symbols, and events of Pascha and Holy Week while engaging their creativity through coloring and activities.

5. My Very First Book of Pascha Words Picture Book by Fr. Jonathan Bannon With simple text and colorful illustrations, this picture book introduces young readers to key Pascha vocabulary, helping them understand and celebrate the Orthodox Easter traditions.

6. The Miracle of the Red Egg by Elizabeth Crispina Johnson This captivating story, based on a miracle associated with St. Mary Magdalene and the tradition of dyeing eggs red for Pascha, teaches children about the power of faith and the meaning behind the red egg.

7. 101 Orthodox Saints by Sarah Wright and Alexandra Schmalzbach, illustrated by Nicholas Malara This beautifully illustrated book introduces children to the lives of 101 Orthodox saints, providing a strong foundation for understanding the Orthodox faith and its rich history.

8. H Is for Holy: An Orthodox Christian Alphabet by Nika Boyd This charming alphabet book guides young readers through the Orthodox Christian faith, from A to Z, using simple explanations and colorful illustrations.

9. Yiayia and the Prosphoron A heartwarming story about a young girl who learns about the significance of the prosphoron, a special bread used in Orthodox Christian liturgy, through her yiayia (grandmother).

10. A Visual Catechism of the Orthodox Church by Metropolitan Hierotheos of Nafpaktos This visually engaging book teaches children the fundamentals of the Orthodox faith, using colorful illustrations and concise explanations to make complex concepts accessible and enjoyable.