Queen Helena has brought the greatest of gifts to the people of Cyprus. But when she tries to present the treasure, the Queen discovers that the local churches have been infested with a deadly problem. It’s up to Queen Helena and a little village girl to come up with a solution that will make the churches safe once more. The Queen and the Cats tells a little-known, but dearly loved story of Saint Helena, mother to Emperor Constantine. After discovering the location of the True Cross in the Holy Land, Saint Helena visited the island of Cyprus. Featuring 24 full-color illustrations and a charming story that will introduce young readers to the lives of the saints. Ages 4-8 "This sweetly illustrated book, with large, easy-to-read font, tells St. Helena's tale through the eyes of a little girl who was in Cyprus when Queen Helena came to visit and brought a piece of the holy cross." - Elizabeth Foss , Author of Real Learning: Education in the Heart of My Home and Small Steps for Catholic Moms "Just to show you that Hagiographa is no dead letter, Calee M. Lee takes an episode from the life of Saint Helena, and turns it into a delightful and beautiful children's book" - Keith Massey, Author of A Place of Brightness This story brings Saint Helena to life in a way that is both accessible and enjoyable for little ones. The lives of the saints provide so many rich stories for our children. I'm thrilled to have partnered with illustrator Turbo Qualls to bring this story to Catholic and Orthodox families around the world. Calee M. Lee visited the island of Cyprus for holy week in 2009 and fell in love with the country's beautiful scenery and friendly cats. A graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, Calee has worked extensively as a freelance writer, editor and video producer. She attends Saint Paul's Greek Orthodox Church in Irvine, California with her husband and two children.