This reproducible collection features Easter dramas, poems, and recitations with minimal rehearsal time and parts for children of all ages. The dramas recreate the events of Holy Week, including: Jesus? triumphal entry into Jerusalem The Lord s Supper Jesus praying in the Garden Peter s denial of Jesus And more! [Read more]
In this extraordinary fiction debut-rich with love and betrayal, history and intellectual passion-two remarkable narratives converge on Easter Island, one of the most remote places in the world. It is 1913. Elsa Pendleton travels from England to Easter Island with her husband, an anthropologist sent by the Royal Geographical Society to study the colossal moai statues, and her younger sister. What begins as familial duty for Elsa becomes a grand adventure; on Easter Island she discovers her tr... [Read more]
Michelle Adams' story of Christ's death and resurrection is told by an eyewitness who happens to be a sparrow. Sparrow calls all his friends together to tell them how Jesus was crucified, was buried, and rose to live again. This distinct story device makes a difficult story easier for children to hear and understand. Bright illustrations help to bring home the joy of the Easter message. [Read more]
Written by a popular children's author, this captivating and colorful book teaches children an important lesson about God's faithfulness. In The Easter Story, children find out that God loved us so much that he sent his only son to die for us. Each book includes a helpful question page to reinforce the message. [Read more]
With touch-and-feels on every page, and Caroline Jayne Church's good-enough-to-eat style, Easter has never been so adorable! There are colored Easter eggs hidden all over the house. Help this little girl find them all! Caroline Jayne Church's sweet line and color are perfect for Easter! Glitter, flocking, and fancy touch-and-feels on every spread will keep toddlers enthralled. [Read more]
Weems's lyrical poetry is a reminder of the importance of true discipleship. She challenges Christians to look past the ongoing distractions of the "busy work" of church meetings and socials, new programs and technology, and inevitable conflict, while reminding readers in her singularly expressive voice that the "institution" of the church is, at heart, quite simply all about Jesus. This collection of poems, written to be used in worship, in personal devotions, and in disc... [Read more]
For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. Easter celebrates an event that is yet to be, not an event of the past. This is the best book we have discovered that reveals the mystical significance of Easter and how this process holds special meaning for you. [Read more]
Children discover how to celebrate the return of Jesus Christ with the help of delightful animal characters in The First Easter Bunny. Join Bunny, Mother Hen and her chicks, Mr. Goat, Mr. Duck and the Piglets as they color eggs and make the first Easter baskets! Christ's resurrection and fun-filled Easter traditions come together in a way that is entertaining and accessible to little ones in this engaging story. With beautiful illustrations that show the loving sacrifice and glorious return o... [Read more]
Corduroy has been one of the best-loved characters in children s books for nearly 40 years. Now his youngest fans can enjoy Corduroy and his friends in this colorful shaped board book. After Corduroy decorates eggs, he invites his friends over for an Easter egg hunt. Then they all have a picnic and even get to pet some baby lambs. What a special Easter Day! [Read more]
Sister Bear sure likes to celebrate holidays. With Thanksgiving, you get turkey and all the trimmings. Christmastime brings presents galore. And Valentine s Day well, who wouldn t like to receive 23 valentines? Especially when some of them are sealed with a kiss! With visions of chocolate bunnies and jellybeans dancing in her head, it s no wonder why Sister can't wait for Easter and the Giant Beartown Easter Egg Hunt. Mama Bear worries though. Is the true meaning of Easter getting lost in the... [Read more]
Easter is just one week away and the Easter Bunny has the flu! Two dogs devise a plan involving lots of animals that will allow expectant children to receive their Easter Baskets in this celebration of the virtue of working together. [Read more]
Gossie, Gertie, BooBoo, and Peedie are all dyeing Easter eggs. Ollie wants Easter eggs too and he has a plan on how he'll get them! Humor and vibrant ink-and-watercolor illustrations fill Olivier Dunrea's holiday follow-up to Merry Christmas, Ollie. Dunrea again gets the preschooler emotions exactly right, capturing a range of holiday-inspired feelings, from Ollie's wiggly impatience to be included to the pure joy of the older goslings discovering that Ollie has arranged the best Easter egg h... [Read more]
[This is the sequel to Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'easter ] [Read by Marguerite Gavin] A charmingly funny testament to second chances in life and love from the acclaimed author of Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'easter Lisa Patton won the hearts of readers with her book Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'easter, which became a sleeper-success. Building on a smashing debut, Lisa's poised to go to the next level-because whether in Vermont snow or in Memphis heat, Dixie heroine Leelee Satterfield is never too far f... [Read more]
Each pageant-styled play in this collection of do-it-yourself dramatic musicals can be used with or without the suggested music. Unique and fresh perspectives of the Easter story provide excellent choices for the church or group that wants to do more than a retelling of the death and resurrection of Christ. Includes: "You Are the Christ" (40 minutes); "Arise" (40 minutes); and "The Price of Love" (40 minutes). [Read more]
Easter Island is a true land of mystery. One of the most remotely inhabited places on Earth, this 64-square-mile speck in the South Pacific is more than 1,000 miles from anywhere else, yet Polynesian voyagers managed to settle Easter Island a thousand years ago. No one knows why the Moai, nearly a thousand megalithic volcanic statues, were carved, transported, and erected-or why they were all found facedown by European explorers. In addition, did a Stone Age population of less than 10,000 act... [Read more]
The study assesses the main issues in the current debate about the early history of Pesach and Easter and provides new insights into the development of these two festivals. The author argues that the prescriptions of "Exodus" 12 provide the celebration of the Pesach in Jerusalem with an etiological background in order to connect the pilgrim festival with the story of the Exodus. The thesis that the Christian Easter evolved as a festival against a Jewish form of celebrating Pesach in... [Read more]
This book is meant for children of ages 4-8 years. Here is the traditional family Easter day as Little PK and his sister rise early and look for coloured eggs hidden throughout the house. Then the whole family heads to the park for Easter sunrise service and a special baptism service in the park's creek. Here is the Easter message of Christ is risen. [Read more]
In the fourth volume of his popular series, veteran pastor and educator Richard Viladesau has written a collection of homilies for the seasons of Christmas and Easter. These two seasons "pose particular difficulties for the preacher because these feasts-especially Christmas-have been adopted into our culture in a secularized form that has little to do with their original religious meaning," contends Viladesau. In addition to homilies for the Christmas and Easter seasons, there are h... [Read more]
This volume is a collection of talks delivered at two Brigham Young University Easter conferences. The talks focus on the Savior, his life, his mission, and his influence in our lives today. The contributors include Elder John H. Groberg, Elder Gerald N. Lund, Robert L. Millet, and others. The topics range from the eternal nature of the Atonement to its personal reach in perfecting individuals. It is always a challenge to talk or write about the Atonement of Jesus Christ, writes Elder Lund. F... [Read more]
Jesus' resurrection is the singular event upon which the truth of Christianity rises or falls. This exploration of the resurrection begins with a survey the earliest mentions in the Old Testament through the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. Then it examines each of the four gospels to determine as precisely as possible what took place that first Easter morning. It investigates five alternate theories of Jesus' resurrection and demonstrates why none deals adequately with the New Testament ... [Read more]
This book is a practical guide for parents whose children intermarry. It draws upon Rabbi Reuben's personal experiences officiating at over a thousand interfaith weddings. The author imparts the lessons he has learned for helping parents create loving, supportive, and successful relationships with their own children, their new son- or daughter-in-law, and their new interfaith in-laws, without compromising the integrity of their own dearly-held beliefs and faith. In addition, he incorporates a... [Read more]
Belief in the resurrection of Jesus is central to the Christian faith. But how sure can we be that this belief is well-founded? In Easter Faith one of the most distinguished Catholic biblical scholars and theologians of our time draws on a lifetime's study and research to review the evidence for the credibility of the resurrection. The result is a lucid and elegant work that brings together biblical scholarship, theology, and lived experience into a unique and compelling portrait of the Easte... [Read more]
This book retells the events of Palm Sunday through Easter day (Matthew 21:1-28:10; Mark 11:1-16-8; Luke 19:29-24:12; John 12:12-20:10). The Arch(R) Book series tells popular Bible stories through fun-to-read rhymes and bright illustrations. This well-loved series captures the attention of children, telling scripturally sound stories that are enjoyable and easy to remember. This product is part of the Accelerated Reader(TM) program and carries a point value of .5. [Read more]
Includes stickers! To celebrate Easter, Blueberry has set up a scavenger hunt. The clues lead the girls to Berry Grove, the post office, a nest filled with newly-hatched birds, and finally to the bank of a stream where the girls discover their Easter baskets! [Read more]
Based on a recently released trove of over 1,700 eye-witness statements, this gripping volume tells the story of the Easter Rising as seen through the eyes of the rebels themselves, capturing in crisp, unflinching detail what the nascent Irish revolution actually felt like. As it chronicles the activities of members of Sinn F in, the Irish Republican Brotherhood, Cumann na mBan, and the Irish Volunteers, this compelling volume addresses a range of key questions that continue to divide histori... [Read more]
Help celebrate the holiday with adorable images of chicks in baskets, long-eared rabbits, a lovable duck, and more. Bring them to life with crayons, felt-tip pens, or paints and place near a source of bright light. [Read more]
Looking for a traditional rendition of Easter story to read to that darling 4 to 7-year old in you life' 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 celebration! [Read more]
Sue Nell Borden, who has moved back to the small coastal town of Fernandina after her fiance's death, finds a puppy on her porch one Easter morning - but little does she know that her cute retriever is a very remarkable canine. When the veterinarian discovers the pup's amazing secret, he realizes it's going to take both him and the dog, as well as some sleuthing by "Fernandina's Finest," to save Sue Nell from a mystifying web of danger. Meanwhile, detective Jon Stewart, working with... [Read more]
This title is for children aged 1-6 years. "The baskets stacked on Granny's porch/Are colorful and yummy. /Marked 'Gifts for Baby Looney Tunes', / They're from the Easter bunny." Thus begins this delightful and fun book for Easter. The book becomes a game in which toddlers can guess which basket belongs to which one of the Baby Looney Tunes. Each basket has been especially designed by artist Lydia Halverson with an eye to the Baby's personality. When the flap is lifted, Peek-a-Boo! ... [Read more]
For holiday fun, add full-color, numbered stickers of children, flowers, animals, and other figures to numbered spaces on 2 blank eggs shown on inside covers. [Read more]
In the dark and slimy streets of Wapping a prostitute is beaten half to death, a not uncommon fate in late 18th century London. So begins this gripping tale set in 1798 in the Port of London: a cruel villain holds sway over the underworld. His name is Boylin. His face is scarred by lime and his back by the two hundred lashes he received following a naval court martial. He holds Captain Tom Pascoe responsible for his suffering. They meet again when Pascoe becomes River Surveyor for the newly f... [Read more]
Easter Island is home to the Rapa Nui, a Polynesian people who developed a unique series of artistic traditions. This is an examination of the island's diverse artistic heritage. It presents and discusses over 50 works, ranging from robust stone images to refined wooden sculpture. [Read more]
An easy-to-read story featuring Noodles the little white dog! Noodles wants to go on an Easter Egg Hunt with Teddy. But Teddy is nowhere to be found! Now who will he share his eggs with? His other friends, of course! And when Teddy finally turns up, there's still one Easter egg left to share! This funny Level 1 story is perfect for beginning readers. [Read more]
Add a glittering, old-fashioned touch to holiday cards, letters, and gift packages with this colorful collection of eleven sparkling Easter images. Pick and choose from baskets brimming with chicks and flowers, quaintly dressed boys and girls, colorful eggs with holiday greetings, and other festive vignettes. [Read more]
On a bright Easter morning, a bunny finds a pretty basket sitting on the path through the meadow. Whose could it be? The bunny hops through town, visiting families and their little ones as they prepare for joyful Easter celebrations. Finally, she hops into the arms of her mommy the Easter Bunny! and discovers the true owner of the lovely basket. Sprightly illustrations, adorable baby animals, and sturdy three-dimensional scenes on every spread make this book a holiday treat for the whole family. [Read more]
Chosen by Yahweh, saved by Jesus, Messianic Jews identify themselves as both Christian and Jewish and yet neither. Passing Over Easter brings this peculiar movement to life with an ethnographic look at Adat HaRauch, a Messianic Jewish congregation in Southern California. The ethnic Jews who have "found the Lord," the Gentiles with a "heart for Israel" that make up Adat HaRauch negotiate their identity borrowing from both traditions. The congregants see Yshua (the Hebrew na... [Read more]
Celebrate springtime with Easter-related entertainment that includes a stained glass coloring book, an invisible magic picture book, stickers of colored eggs, baskets, and playful chicks, and much else. [Read more]
The Word of Promise? The Easter Story is a 2-CD set that allows the listener to experience the sacrifice and triumph of our Savior. It includes a harmonized portrayal of the Gospel story with an inspiring music bed. The music CD also contains portions of the Word of Promise? original musical score composed by Maestro Stefano Mainetti. The cast includes: Jim Caviezel - Jesus Louis Gossett, Jr. - John John Heard - Matthew Chris McDonald - Luke Lou Diamond Phillips - Mark [Read more]
This mini pop-up book in Derek Matthews's best-selling series for three- to five-year-olds is full of fun. Each page features bright artwork and a pop-up of a different creature, including a rooster on a rooftop, a butterfly, a duck swimming down the riverside, a skipping lamb, and all the Easter bunnies. Happy Snappy Easter Egg Hunt makes a sweet bedtime book and an ideal Easter basket stuffer. [Read more]
A traditional Easter basket for youngsters to fill with holiday surprises. Clever little collection comes with a laminated illustration of a grass-stuffed basket and 26 full-color stickers. Simply peel off illustrations of ribbons, chicks, chocolate bunnies, and other Easter objects and apply to basket on inside back cover. [Read more]
Let the words of Trappist monk Thomas Merton lead you through the holy season of Lent and into Easter. The author was known for his journaling skills. With that in mind, the daily format includes an explanation of one facet of the season, followed by Mertons' writings, appropriate Scripture passages and a daily journal topic to encourage your own thoughts related to Lent and Easter. [Read more]
Lent reminds us that Christians form a community gathered in contemplation around God s Word and that means we're also gathered in meditation on the world, its goodness and grandeur, its beauty and brutality. Lent is a call to pay attention, to see creation as God does, to gather our faith not only from God's promise (where it begins), but also from God's presence in the low, vast murmur of human life that tugs at our hearts, heads, and hands. (from Introduction) Nathan Mitchell offers daily ... [Read more]
These poignant reflections will touch your heart in a way that can only move you closer to God. The author explores the themes of love, fear, pain, and promise in ways that will move you emotionally, guide you spiritually, and make this Lent and Easter season a rewarding journey. Begin your day with a Daybreaks meditation. Find a quiet, peaceful place. The reflections will only take a few moments, but allow time for the message to unfold in your heart. As it does, consider how these ideas imp... [Read more]
The early years of the twentieth century produced a flood of postcards. Almost all aspects of existence were pictured over and over again. Holidays were a favorite topic, and the quality of the art and printing were frequently excellent as such cards sold well. Easter cards, like Easter itself, encompasses many themes. Angels and cherubs frequently appear. Spring and its flower were very common, for Easter is a celebration of the rebirth of life. Rabbits and Easter Eggs are the dominant theme... [Read more]
God's Easter Love-Children six and under will love hunting for Easter eggs along with BOZ, Drew, and Gracie in this brightly colored die-cut board book. BOZ has hidden eggs in all sorts of fun places! Kids will discover new life in trees, flowers, birds, and ducks. As each egg is found, children will uncover fun reminders of Jesus' gift of new life for everyone. [Read more]
Easter Island is a surreal landscape, with its giant stone heads and undeciphered rongo-rongo script-the only writing system invented in the Pacific islands. This account of an expedition to Easter Island in the late nineteenth century will have modern social scientists (as well as indigenous rights activists) gritting their teeth. The adventurers engage in tomb-raiding from one end of Easter Island to the other, shredding priceless archeological contexts without remorse. The text describes b... [Read more]
Open up a big-value basket of egg-cellent Easter activities! Over 90 stickers and 6 stencils? Dozens of puzzles, mazes, and dot-to-dots? Meet Peter Cottontail? 30 ready-to-color pictures? 4 stained glass coloring sheets? 2 durable, full-color window decorations? Crayons [Read more]
For over 1,500 years, believers from all Christian traditions have looked to St. Benedict, the patriarch of Western monasticism, for spiritual wisdom. And rightly so: his rule has shown how one may experience a simple, holy, and common sense life, despite the increasingly busy pace of our daily existence. The latest addition to Liguori's popular series of seasonal meditation books provides not only Scripture readings for the seasons of Lent and Easter, but pairs them with a daily selection fr... [Read more]
The ten arrangements in this collection are designed to allow average to advanced players the opportunity to perform in church and school, or anywhere Easter is being celebrated. Each solo book includes an accompaniment CD which contains a sample performance of each solo, as well as the accompaniment only. The accompaniment track can also be used for performances if desired. A separate piano accompaniment book is available. Includes: Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates, How Beautiful Are the Feet,... [Read more]
Originally published in 1979. This is a volume in the hard-to-find "Indochina Monographs" series published by the U.S. Army Center of Military History. Volumes in the series were written by officers who held responsible positions in the Cambodia, Laotian and South Vietnamese armed forces during the war in Indochina. [Read more]
Like all of us, adolescents have a deep hunger for God. They have a need to make sense out of life and a desire to make the world a better place. They are people of endless hope, and have the capacity for deep sadness and profound joy. Their hungers, needs, hopes, and moments of sadness and joy mirror the experiences of biblical characters we meet during Lent and the Easter season. To meet the challenge of making Lent and the Easter season meaningful, parish and youth ministry efforts need to... [Read more]
No need to decorate these 18 Easter eggs! Pretty sticker images of flowers, butterflies, a lamb, and other holiday favorites are ready to decorate greeting cards, gift packages, and even real eggs. A shiny, mirror-like effect adds extra sparkle to each brightly colored egg. [Read more]
This fully documeted overview outlines the regular meetings on pig science held at the University of Nottingham within the Easter School series, especially the most recent meeting held in July 2007 entitled Paradigms in Pig Science, which coincided with the Chinese year of the pig. [Read more]
When Santa gets knocked out by a toy train, there's no telling what will become of Christmas. But when Easter Bunny shows up to help, faster than you can say "jack rabbit," Christmas is sure to carry on like normal. or will it? Join the Easter Bunny and the eight smartest reindeers this side of the North Pole on their quest to start the sleigh in the right direction, to put all the presents under the proper trees, and to keep the old bunny from getting stuck in a chimney - all befor... [Read more]
This title describes the many Easter Rabbits that live all around the world, their family life, the decorating of eggs in preparation for Easter and the methods they use to deliver them as gifts to the world's children. Illustrated with a rich abundance of imagery from old children's picture books and Easter postcards, "The Truth About Easter Rabbits" is sure to delight all children and the many adults who appreciate the simple pleasures and customs of the Easter season. [Read more]
Cat Chat is a fun new audio show for kids that will make them learn and love their faith like never before! With loveable cartoon characters and creative, upbeat songs, Cat Chat will entertain as well as inspire your children. What better place to learn about Lent & Easter than in the Holy Land? Take a trip with Papa, Josh, Hannah, their cousins, and (of course) Moses the Amazing Talking Cat to Jerusalem where you'll learn about the VERY FIRST EASTER. With faith-filled stories and fun, ca... [Read more]
This thoroughly documented chronology of the April 1972 invasion of South Vietnam by the North Vietnamese Army, called the Easter Offensive, serves both as a historical lesson and a remarkable war memoir. On the Marine Corps Commandant s professional list for years, it is told with authority and compassion by a crucial player, an American Marine who was a senior advisor to the Vietnamese Marines. When first published in hardcover in 1984, it was a selection of the Military Book Club. [Read more]
Slip a new Maisy board book inside a little one's basket for a holiday treat. If it's Easter time, you can bet that Maisy and all her friends are ready to collect some eggs! First Tallulah, Eddie, and Cyril help Maisy paint the eggs lots of different colors. Then it's Charley's job to hide the eggs in the garden, and the hunt begins. Maisy's loyal fans will love to join her in a simple adventure that helps make the holiday special. [Read more]
Easter - a season in which we are humbled by Christ's ultimate sacrifice and shown in the risen Son that the Father's love never fails. This collection provides material to help prepare your church for the miracle of Easter on a journey beginning with the reflection of Lent all the way to the empty tomb. A mix of humorous and serious, contemporary and Biblical, these sketches refocus a congregation on Jesus and the fact that He is the only way to salvation. Use these short pieces in worship s... [Read more]
A delightful book of poetry, having just the right size to be tucked into a pocket or purse. It is a great gift loaded with poems and illustrated with colour spot illustrations. [Read more]
Explore the world of Happy Day Books filled with fun-to-read stories that teach Christian values. These books are specifically designed to help children honor God in every holiday and season. [Read more]
An outstanding collection of dramas, skits, readings, and poems that provides easy-to-use material for adult and teen Easter services and programs. [Read more]
As the second book in author Dandi Mackall's seasonal series, Journey, Easter Journey! presents the biblical story of Christ's life, death, and resurrection in a way that is engaging and appropriate for young children. Mackall's first book in the series was Off to Plymouth Rock! Great for kids age 3-7, this short, poetic verse with brilliant illustrations is lighthearted but filled with reverence for the sacrifice Christ paid. This story presents the life of Christ as a journey, beginning in ... [Read more]
Easter Egg Disaster is a Level Two Reading Level: 2.2 Crack! Harry and Emily are colouring Easter eggs. It is not so easy. It is messy. It is the beginning of an Easter egg disaster. [Read more]
It's time to paint with Maisy! Easter is coming! As Maisy and her friends prepare to celebrate Easter, they collect eggs to color, visit baby animals, and spy some pretty flowers. Now it's time for them all to start their Easter egg hunt - but where are all the colors? With a paintbrush, a little water, and the paint-with-water paints, Maisy's fans can bring this colorful story to life. Leave it to Maisy to think of such an eggsellent Easter gift - combining a sweet story, a palette of paint-... [Read more]
Dedicated to providing fresh ideas for busy ministers and worship planners in a variety of settings, the Worship Innovations series offers practical resources that will bring the Bible to life and brighten your worship services. The easy-to-produce dramas and programs can be used in any size church, yet are flexible enough to fit almost any worship style. And each user-friendly resource comes with detailed instructions, including a complete list of everything you need to prepare for. In this ... [Read more]
Help Children Discover the Glorious Gift of Easter. Rhythm, rhyme, and soft illustrations teach the miraculous Easter story. The Lent and Easter season is a special time for the family to read the Easter story together. Parents of beginning readers look for Easter books that reinforce reading skills while helping children learn about Easter. The Easter Cave from Concordia Publishing House (CPH) draws children ages 4 to 7 into the Easter story. Line by line and rhyme by rhyme, the story builds... [Read more]
Ireland s Easter Rising of 1916 is one of the handful of modern historical events that instantly created its own mythology and changed millions of lives forever. Charles Townshend's remarkable new book vividly re-creates this extraordinary time when, as Irish insurgents rose up and occupied Dublin, as British artillery retaliated ferociously and flattened the city center, as the last haggard rebels surrendered and their leaders were shot, a powerful narrative was born and Ireland was launched... [Read more]
One disgruntled chicken and one major holiday equal a refreshingly funny Easter tale and begs the question. Can the chicken really replace the Easter Bunny? Sure to entertain readers of all ages, this sarcastic chicken is on a mission. Told in rhyme and humor, The Easter Chicken has become a staple in thousands of Easter Baskets and bookbags. Like all Franklin Mason Press titles, a portion of each sale benefits our charity partner, St. Jude's Children's Hospital. In addition, two pages are sa... [Read more]
This set of sturdy stencil cards has 16 simple Easter shapes including chicks, daffodils, lambs, bunnies and Easter eggs tucked into a sturdy reusable storage box. They're easy to use and perfect for making extra special handmade cards, decorations and dozens of other Easter crafts. Includes design ideas. [Read more]
The events of the first Easter are simply and movingly told in this gorgeous book. The text, closely based on a range of passages from the Bible, retells the key events in the Holy Week and Easter. The astonishing events, beginning with Palm Sunday and ending with Jesus? rising from the tomb, are revealed in the modern and breathtaking illustrations. Perfect for any Easter basket. [Read more]
Featuring the beloved setting and characters from the best-selling Legend of the Candy Cane, this moving story about Thomas and Lucy takes us deeper into the mystery of Christianity. When his older sister Lucy falls sick, Thomas goes to stay with John and Mary Sonneman at their candy store. But all the candy he could desire does not cure Thomas's aching heart. Only when Mary Sonneman shares with him the story of Easter does he understand the hope he has - and what he can do for his sister. [Read more]
In this volume of The New Church s Teaching Series, Stephen Holmgren introduces us to the world of Anglican ethics and moral theology. He focuses on questions all people of faith must ask: How will I keep my baptismal promises? How am I meant to live? after Easter In developing a distinctively Anglican approach to ethics, with its emphasis on holiness, sanctification, and the need for spiritual disciplines, Holmgren identifies clear axioms for Anglican moral theology and the ethos required fo... [Read more]
We often go to church on Sunday, then lose touch with God's word amid the craziness of our weekly routine. This series helps the entire family stay in touch with the word proclaimed in liturgy. For every Sunday and holy day of the year, each book offers three sets of prayerful reflections that parallel the lectionary: one for adults, one for teens, and one for small children. A thematic index is included for easy reference. These books are ideal for liturgy planning, and they're perfect for h... [Read more]
From the hilarious Dav Pilkey, the annual Easter bestseller that's so dumb it's actually about Christmas-now in Scholastic Bookshelf! From the mind of children's book creator Dav Pilkey comes another tale of bunnies so dippy, so doofy, and so supremely DUMB, it will have you laughing all the way down the bunny trail. (Did we mention this book is actually about Christmas?) [Read more]
Kirby the Easter Dog features a black Labrador retriever, Kirby, who hides Easter eggs for all the animals on a magical farm each year. From the first page, which features an amazing stable filled with sleeping horses and cows in their nightcaps, readers will be intrigued to find where Kirby hides all the eggs, and how the embellishments will enhance each scene. A goat with a spyglassm a cow with a pitchfork, and a bull with a wheelbarrow are all lloking for eggs - and fun - on the farm. [Read more]
A man in the crowd at Jerusalem vies to see Jesus; a disciple recounts details of the Last Supper; Pilates wife fears her husbands decision. Beginning with Christs triumphant arrival in Jerusalem, Nikki Grimes explores the first Easter through the voices of those who witnessed it. The authors introductions provide a thoughtful framework, and David Framptons beautifully intricate and expressive woodcuts illuminate each poem. This book offers readers of all ages insight into the most important ... [Read more]
Decorate Easter eggs, holiday cards, and more with 20 charming images of bunnies, chicks, ducklings, flowers, hearts, and other appealing motifs. [Read more]
The Easter Bunny's visit to Easterville is a cause of great excitement to the town. When the candy machine breaks, the whole town has to pitch in to get the candy finished on time. However, it takes two little bunnies, Nelly and Ned Hoppity, to teach the town about responsibility and to save Easter. [Read more]
The island nations of the South Pacific have an incredible oral history, their folklore and myths past down through the generations. This book is a fantastic collection of stories from such a vast area as the south pacific but share a common heritage. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original te... [Read more]
Children will discover the true meaning of Easter using the colors found in a traditional Easter basket! This fun book features a rhyming format, bright colors, unique glitter art, and a die-cut shape. [Read more]
Explore the world of Happy Day Coloring Books. Fun-to-color pictures, Bible verses, and 4 important learning categories ensure that children learn Christian values on every page. The Seasonal category emphasizes honoring God in every holiday and season. [Read more]
Family Outreach Events. Beyond the Church Walls. This Easter, make something old new again by reaching out to your community with an unforgettable Easter Egg Hunt that leaves people hungry for the message and hope of Easter. This citywide event isn't the rough and tumble sprint for candy that we all remember. Instead, churches enlist church members (typically a parent) to organize an Easter egg hunt in their very own neighborhood. Imagine the outreach impact as 10.15.50 neighborhoods across y... [Read more]
What better way to bring the Gospel alive for teens than through drama? Using reproducible scripts, the dramas in Lectionary-Based Gospel Dramas for Lent and the Easter Triduum "break open" the Gospels for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter, moving the hearts and minds of youth and adults alike. By engaging in these dramas, participants act as catechist, lector, Gospel players, improv artists, small-group leaders, and audience-a unique learning environment that allows young people to be ca... [Read more]
Follow the young narrator as she learns that although Easter is fun with eggs, candy, and dressing up in a special new dress, the real reason we celebrate Easter is the resurrection of Jesus. [Read more]
