The Story of Easter

Written by Jean Miller · Illustrated by Jerry Smath

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

4.4 Goodreads · 112 ratings

24 pages· ~450L

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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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