Some of our greatest moments are made reading to our children. Each week during our Easter Co-op, we will showcase a couple of Easter book titles that you can share with your families. It's time to get busy making memories!
General Interest -
The word "holiday" means "a special day set apart for a spiritual purpose," and most of the holidays originated to affirm our faith. Through them we can communicate what we believe. Holidays invite us to participate with God's people through the centuries in historic events that have affected all of time, including the present, and prepare us for the future! They "replay" decisive religious events, reminding us of God's marvelous works.
What a wonderful reason to celebrate and give praise to God! With thoughtful planning, holidays can provide time for families to love each other, have fun together, build family memories, and truly celebrate the traditional Christian holidays.
Family Read Aloud -
Amon's Adventure: A Family Story for Easter
by Arnold Ytreeide / Kregel Publications
With short, exciting chapters, reflections for family devotions, and advice for making Lent a meaningful experience, Amon’s Adventure will help families discover anew the spiritual power of the resurrection story.
Thirteen-year-old Amon, struggles to divide his time between his friends and his duties to family and faith. But when his father, Jotham, is falsely accused of a terrible crime, Amon willingly sacrifices his childhood ways in order to save his father’s life. Along the way, he sees the jubilant crowds that gathered on Palm Sunday, outwits the Roman soldiers that planned to kill both his father and Jesus, hears the Messiah address the angry crowds, is present during the daring betrayal of Judas Iscariot, and witnesses the ultimate sacrifice made on Good Friday. Highly Recommended!
Elementary Reading -
My First Story of Easter
by Tim Dowley, Roger Langton Moody Publishers
Looking for a traditional rendition of Easter story to read to your 4- to 7-year-olds? Tim Dowley's My First Story of Easter retells the biblical account in simple terms, complete with bright, cheery illustrations that are sure to put a smile on the face of the reader. This Easter, give the children in your life the best gift of all--a story that explains the reason for the season--not the Easter bunny and colored eggs, but rather Christ crucified and resurrected! Recommended for ages 4 to 7.
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