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Concordia Publishing House (2000)
Description
Christopher's mom and dad tell him the story of Jesus' trial, death, and resurrection. He learns important details about this event and discovers his own special link to the very first Easter.
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LibraryThing member stcborromeo
Ten-year-old Christopher yearns for stories that are real truth, not fiction. Remember, Mom? I don t like fairy tales anymore, Christopher said with a sigh. So Mom and Dad tell Christopher the story of the very first Easter, and the sorrow and joy of Jesus trial, death, and resurrection.
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Christopher learns important details about this miraculous event that help him understand the season s celebration. And he discovers his own special link to the very first Easter. Show Less
LibraryThing member MarthaL
Excellent presentation of the Biblical "Easter" story. Useful in the propagation and instruction of the Christian faith.
LibraryThing member wichitafriendsschool
This book combines scripture passages with expanded explanation and beautiful painted illustrations. The text is a bit lengthy for young children, but can be shortened easily while letting the full-page 14" x 14" illustrations be the primary story.
LibraryThing member stpetersucc
Easter books for children often focus on the delights of spring or bunnies, colored eggs, and chocolate candies in an Easter basket. And why not? Nature coming back to life has been celebrated ever since early pagans named their April fertility festival in honor of Eostre, the Anglo=Saxon goddess
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of spring--thus the name Easter. However, because the resurrection of Jesus also happened at the same time of year, Easter took on a profoundly sacred significance, which is too often missing in literature for the young. Show Less