You may think this is jumping the gun a bit, but Easter isn’t that far away, and Tesco have been selling chocolate eggs for weeks now. So, here are some books about the resurrection.
Jesus Rose for Me is a great place to start for the baby or toddler in your family. This is a board book that introduces solid truth with beautiful illustrations – teaching that Jesus Christ died for sinners, but that He is alive. A lovely book for resurrection day, which you can use any day of the week (ISBN 978 1 645 070 450).
The Day the Earth Shook. This is a book for young children that brings to light the power of Christ’s death and resurrection, introducing fundamental gospel truth. There is a lovely animation to accompany this book that you can access on the 10ofThose website (ISBN 978 1 910 587 560).
Jesus’ Easter Journey is a book written for a slightly older child, starting with Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem through to His death, resurrection, and ascension. Complemented by thoughtful illustrations, the clear, chronological storytelling helps children to grasp the significance of each moment while maintaining the wonder and mystery of these events (ISBN 978 1 527 112 216).
For 8–12 year-olds, the next in the “Who? What? Why?” series is perfect for Easter. Why Did the Resurrection Happen? has engaging illustrations and clear explanations and helps children to understand this crucial part of the Christian faith in a way that’s both meaningful and exciting. It is perfect for curious young minds who want to learn more about Jesus’ victory over death (ISBN 978 1 527 112 810).
