Book 4

Marta and the Manger Straw

by Virginia Kroll

Published 13 September 2005
At Christmas, Marta, a Polish girl, unhesitatingly breaks off pieces of her own blessed Nativity straw to share with her ill grandmother and other humble villagers, and in giving them away, her blessings return to her.

Book 6

Easter Eggs for Anya

by Virginia Kroll

Published 4 February 2007
Anya gets a big surprise when she finds some abandonded goose eggs that she plans to use for the traditional Ukrainian pysanky for Easter. Includes instructions for making Ukrainian Easter eggs and information about the tradition.