Easter Stories

Written by C. S. Lewis Leo Tolstoy Selma Lagerlöf Oscar Wilde Elizabeth Goudge Maxim Gorky Alan Paton Hans Thoma André Trocmé Padraic Colum Ruth Sawyer , and Walter Wangerin

Discover timeless tales revealing Easter's deeper meaning beyond bunnies and eggs.

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Dive into a collection of classic tales that illuminate Easter's profound themes of transformation and life triumphing over death. Featuring stories from renowned authors like C.S. Lewis and Leo Tolstoy, these narratives captivate readers of all ages. Perfect for family read-alouds, this anthology offers spiritual insights and literary beauty, inviting you to explore the season's true essence. Illustrated with evocative woodcuts, these stories promise to become cherished traditions, enriching your Easter celebrations with timeless wisdom and wonder.

From the publisher

Everyone who believes Easter is about more than bunnies and eggs will be grateful for this new collection of short stories that shed light on the deeper meaning of the season. Selected for their spiritual value and literary quality, these classic tales capture the spirit of Easter in a way that will captivate readers of all ages. Parents and grandparents will find that children love to hear these stories read aloud, year after year.

Easter Stories includes time-honored favorites from world-famous storytellers such as C.S. Lewis, Leo Tolstoy, Selma Lagerlof, Oscar Wilde, Elizabeth Goudge, Maxim Gorky, Ruth Sawyer, and Walter Wangerin – as well as many you’ve never heard before. Illustrated with original woodcuts.

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