I found 3 that we are really enjoying and wanted to share them.
The first, and probably my favorite, is The First Easter by Carol Heyer. You can see the book, here. This is a story of why we celebrate Easter and it is told in a very gentle, conversation style. This is the first children's book I've read on Easter, that includes Jesus going into the temple finding men buying and selling. It also tells of the conversations Jesus had with the priests inside the temple, and that they were angry at Jesus' answers which then led them to be afraid of him. It also tells of the Last Supper and the breaking of bread and drinking of the cup. The pictures are stunning too and I find myself very drawn to this book.
The second book, That's My Colt, an Easter tale by Dandi Daley Mackall. You can see the book here. This story is told through the eyes of a boy who may have owned the colt that Jesus rode on as he entered Jerusalem. It does not give as full of an account of the Easter story, but it is a beautiful tale as the boy follows his donkey and sees his Master hanging on the cross. While he is sad, he soon learns that Jesus has indeed risen and he rides his donkey back into Jerusalem. "Now, I galloped through the city, on our colt, shouting the good news: 'Hallelujah! He lives!'"
The final book I picked up last week at Hal.mar*k. It is titled, Easter A to Z. We have this same book for Christmas. You can see the first 4 letters of the alphabet, here. This book is a delightful way to talk about the true meaning of Easter. In the A to Z format, it shares the customs, legends, and symbolism surrounding Easter.
What books are the favorites of your family at Easter time?
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Does Peter Rabbit count?
I'm kidding (although, I do love those tales and read them to JS at bedtime).
We've got three Easter story picture books here that I've been reading to JS during the day, and we took out our set of resurrection eggs yesterday to get ready for Holy Week (next week).
i have a great book called, "peter's first easter"...we've had it sitting out all lent, and will start reading it next week.
thanks for sharing. i need to get me some resurrection eggs too!
Those sound like great books!
The bible...hee! I love "Are you for Real Easter Bunny!" Simlar one for Christmas about Santa. Such a great way to share with kids the true meaning of easter but share with them how the traditions of the holiday came to being.
We've been doing various E. activities too some of which I pulled from the Lent e-book. Having fun...thanks!
Those all sound like great books.
We are spending devotion time with our Resurrection eggs every evening.
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Jason is the book authority in this house, as you know! I know Z has some great ones that he picked up last year - but for the life of me, can't remember what they are a the moment. We're taking them with us to FL since we'll be at my sister's for Easter.
All of these look great!
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