The Story of Easter
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$574
Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2000

The Story of Easter

By Jean Miller, Jerry Smath (Illustrator)

Discover Easter's true meaning through a child's eyes.

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24 pages
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Bookroo's summary

Introduce young readers to the Easter story with a gentle retelling of Jesus's final days and Resurrection. Vivid illustrations bring to life the Last Supper, the cross, and the empty tomb. Explore global Easter traditions, from Ukrainian Pysanky to British sunrise greetings. Perfect for preschoolers, this book offers a meaningful glimpse into an important holiday.

From the publisher

This Little Golden Book retelling of the Easter story is the perfect gift for children to learn true meaning of the holiday! This gentle introduction to the biblical account of Jesus’s final days on earth, and Resurrection, is perfect for preschoolers. Lush, colorful illustrations of the Last Supper, Jesus carrying his cross, and the angel in the empty tomb are accessible to little readers who are just learning about Easter. At the end of the book, Easter traditions from around the world are introduced, from Ukrainian painted eggs (Pysanky) to the greeting of the Easter sunrise in the British Isles. It’s a perfect first book about an important holiday for many, and an ideal Easter gift.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
24
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about holidaysBooks about Jesus ChristBooks about Easter
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Book details

Publication
Published
January 9, 2018
First published
December 8, 2000
Publisher
Golden Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399555145

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