The Legend of the Easter Egg
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999 · Est. 12 min read-aloud

The Legend of the Easter Egg

By Lori Walburg, Richard Cowdrey (Illustrator)

A boy discovers the true meaning of Easter through a chocolate egg and a story of hope.

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32 pages· 1,493 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
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Young Thomas, living in a candy shop while his sister is ill, finds solace in sweets but yearns for family. As Easter approaches, he receives a chocolate egg and learns of the resurrection's promise. This touching tale reveals the profound symbolism of Easter eggs and the hope they represent, inviting readers to explore faith and renewal.

From the publisher

One April morning when the air was soft and sweet, a boy and his sister went outside to gather eggs.”Easter’s coming,” the sister said. “Let’s pretend we’re hunting Easter eggs.””What are Easter eggs?” the boy asked.When Thomas’s older sister Lucy falls ill, Thomas goes to live with the Sonnemans in their candy shop. He gets to eat peppermint sticks, fill candy jars, and weigh chocolate on the tippy scales, but he misses Lucy. When Easter comes, Mrs. Sonneman gives Thomas his first chocolate egg and Thomas learns the true meaning behind Easter eggs, the empty tomb, and the hope found in Jesus.This classic story of faith, love, and wonder is sure to be a treasured reminder of the miracle of Easter.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,493
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
610L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
142257
Publication
Published
January 28, 2014
First published
February 2, 1999
Publisher
Zonderkidz
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780310735458

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