Families all around the world provide their children with different information about the story behind Easter and its significance. Some may choose to teach their sons and/or daughters that Easter signifies a new beginning, with the onset of Spring, while for others, especially those who are of the Christian faith, they may choose to impart about how this is the most important religious day of the year, marking the day which Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Whichever way you family chooses to celebrate this special day, rest assured that there will always be a wide variety of children's books available to assist you in your journey in teaching your children the relevance of this day. So, while your busy gathering up those colored eggs and those soft, cuddly stuffed bunnies, be sure to add a few good books like those listed below, to fill your little one's Easter baskets this year.
Marley and the Great Easter Egg Hunt
Marley, the lovable yet mischievous Labrador Retriever who became the subject of his owner, author John Grogan's 2005 New York Times bestselling autobiography, Marley & Me, returns, in Marley and the Great Easter Egg Hunt, where we find him still mischievous and as sweet as ever. This time, our enthusiastic dog is on a mission to be the first one to find the very special Easter egg planted by the mayor for the town's annual Easter egg hunt in the park. Marley finds a bunch of little eggs with help from Cassie and his human family, but he quickly realizes that he's just not fast enough to grab them before someone else comes along and snatches them up from under his cold, wet nose. Soon enough, Marley, in his search for that elusive, special egg, begins to cause a lot of havoc, and before you know it, Marley gets so messy that he ends up looking just like one of those very colorful eggs!
Marley and the Great Easter Egg Hunt
Written by John Grogan & Illustrated by Richard Cowdrey
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Website: www.harpercollinschildrens.com
ISBN: 9780062125248
Retails for $9.99 (Hardcover)
For ages:
The Story of the Cross: The Stations of the Cross for Children
Author Mary Joslin adeptly details the story of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection in a gentle manner, filled with age-appropriate language for young children to comprehend. Tender, heartfelt prayers to be said at every station are included, while Gail Newey's beautifully detailed illustrations reflect the strong emotions of each stage of Jesus' last days on earth without being graphic.
The Story of the Cross: The Stations of the Cross for Children
Written by Mary Joslin & Illustrated by Gail Newey
Publisher: Loyola Press
Website: www.loyolapress.com
ISBN: 9780829418194
Retails for $15.95
For ages 4 and up
Mia: The Easter Egg Chase
The lovable little kitty ballerina is back again, and this time, Mia is all excited, anticipating her family's annual Easter egg hunt. This year, a huge, delicious chocolate bunny is hidden as the special prize, and Mia is determined that this will be the very year that she will find the chocolate bunny all by herself. But, will she be able to when she has to choose between helping her little cousin find eggs, or leaving her in search of the chocolate bunny?
Mia: The Easter Egg Chase
Written by Robin Farley & Illustrated by Olga Ivanov
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Website: www.harpercollinschildrens.com
ISBN: 9780062237095
Retails for $4.99
For ages: 4 to 8
Rechenka's Eggs
From her bestselling story, The Keeping Quilt, a tale about the importance of keeping family traditions alive, to January's Sparrow, about one family's journey from slavery to freedom, Patricia Polacco's books have always been a go-to source for providing my students with valuable life lessons. Polacco's 1996 release, Rechenka's Eggs, is of no exception.
A kind, elderly woman named Babushka, takes in an injured goose, whom she names Rechenka, and provides the sickly animal with tender care. But, while Rechenka is under Babushka's care, she ruins all of the beautiful, hand painted Easter eggs that Babushka created, one by one for the upcoming Easter festival. And, just when you think all is lost, Rechenka performs a miracle---laying one magnificently colored egg every day for 13 days to replace all the eggs that she destroyed. But, she also leaves a special surprise just for Babushka.
Rechenka's Eggs
Written & Illustrated by Patricia Polacco
Publisher: Penguin Putnam
Website: www.uspenguingroup.com
ISBN: 9780698113855
Retails for $7.99
For ages 4 to 8
Happy Easter!
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