Praise for The Hermit, The Icon and The Emperor by Danial Elliott

Chrissi Hart's charming re-telling of the legend of the icon of the "merciful Mother of God" in the monastery of Kykkos in Cyprus is perfectly illustrated by Niko Chocheli. Both word and image capture the devotion of the Orthodox world to the Virgin Mary, the life of a holy monk, the splendor and intrigue of the Byzantine court, and the natural beauty of the island's hillsides and sea. This is a book to be treasured and enjoyed by both children and adults.     C. Danial Elliott Arcadia Director of the Library and Archives Philadelphia Museum of Art