It s springtime, and Caillou and his family are going to celebrate Easter with Uncle Felix at his farm. Caillou has great fun seeing the cute little chicks and piglets, riding on the tractor, and decorating eggs with his cousins. What they re most excited about, though, is the annual Easter egg hunt. Together Caillou and Uncle Felix search the henhouse for hidden eggs and find more than anyone else. Capturing the precious memories and emotions of the Easter holiday, this book commemorates the... [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]
Laugh along as you learn to read with Clifford! Emily Elizabeth and Clifford love decorating Easter eggs. But are there any eggs big enough for Clifford to color? An ostrich has the answer! [Read more]
Carolyn Brown has done it again! As with all of her books, Brown writes clearly and helpfully, with conviction and passion for what to share and how to share one's faith with children. Sharing the Easter Faith with Children is theologically sound, biblically focused, educationally on target, and developmentally appropriate. It should be required reading for every parent, educator, and pastor who wants to communicate and celebrate the Easter faith with children. Brown packs a lot of practical ... [Read more]
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding o... [Read more]
In Come to Easter, information about the customs of the Lenten and Easter seasons is presented in a highly graphic, easy-to-access format. The book includes explanations of Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Tenebrae, and other days in Holy Week, as well as joyful symbols of Easter-the egg, Easter bunny, butterfly, and lily, and special liturgical elements such as Paschal candles. Great for small group study. Check other items that can help enrich your family's Advent experience. Se... [Read more]
The Easter story comes to life in this memorable, interactive Bible storybook created especially for young, curious minds. Playful art greets children on each page. And they'll love lifting the flaps to discover what's happening next. Collect all the Peek-a-Bible storybooks! -The Lost and Found Lamb; -The Big Boat Ride; -The Christmas Story; -The Easter Story; -Little David and Big Goliath; -Jonah Goes Overboard; -Joseph and the Big Dreams. [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]
Although they lived nearly 800 years ago, Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi serve as excellent guides for the modern Lenten journey. Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi abandoned their comfortable lifestyles and embraced lives of poverty, humility, and penance to better follow the call to Christian discipleship. Both saints underwent powerful conversion experiences in their lives. In the course of their conversions, they ignited a movement that reformed the medieval Church and that ... [Read more]
A delightful craft book for children integrates simple directions and colorful photographs to offer everything needed to make clever projects that celebrate spring, from Victorian eggs and bunny puppets to simple jewelry and egg-carton tulips. Original. [Read more]
The Easter Moment tells the moving story of Spong's friendship with a young physician dying of cancer and how that relationship shed new light on the years of study the author has devoted to the great mystery of what actually happened on that long-ago Easter when the whole history of the human race was changed. Spong is willing to ask tough and searching questions and to come up with startling and significant answers to what happened after death that first fateful Easter, and what that means ... [Read more]
A family favorite and time-honored Easter tradition. Every Easter since the 1940s, readers have prepared their hearts and minds for the holiday by reading the Easter issue of Ideals magazine. This gorgeous, full-color book celebrates the season of new life and new hope. Authors write about the melting snow and new shoots of green, about celebrations of this lovely holiday, about the Light of the World and the eternal promise of Christ's Resurrection. Prose recalling Easters past will charm an... [Read more]
When the outbreak of World War I (1914-1918) delayed home rule for Ireland, a faction of Irish nationalists - the Irish Republican Brotherhood - decided to take direct action and infiltrated a number of other nationalist and militia outfits. On Easter Monday 1916, whilst armed men seized key points across Dublin, a rebellion was launched from the steps of the General Post Office (GPO) and Patrick Pearse proclaimed the existence of an Irish Republic and the establishment of a Provisional Gover... [Read more]
Brimming with readings appropriate for congregational or family worship, this book provides poetic monoloques and meditations for Lent and Easter. In these soliloquies, readers meet Simon of Cyrene, Mary, Barabbas, the centurion, Salome, an innocent bystander, and others. [Read more]
Charming clip-art dates from the fancy Victorian era through the stylized Arts and Crafts movement of the early 1930s. Royalty free images are perfect for todays graphic applications and personal messages. Tap into nostalgia for favorite holidays - New Year, Valentine's, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, July 4th, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. Art work and borders are perfect as is, or easily altered to create great borders, frames, and spot art. State-of-the-art technology has been used to present t... [Read more]
The Easter texts set to music by Chrysogonus Waddell, a monk of Gethsemani Abbey in Kentucky, span some three thousand years. The musical forms are many. Some will be familiar, others are entirely new. Some incorporate Gregorian chant tunes, others are contemporary. Five anthems are based on fragments of the English plainsong used at the abbey, but some of them have been extended and expanded for a polyphonic choir. Similarly, four hymns written for unison singing in the monastery have also b... [Read more]
Ducks in Easter finery, a rabbit in a high hat, a chick emerging from an Easter egg? all are included in this treasury of 27 full-color stickers that's perfect for adding a touch of antique holiday charm to gifts, stationery, and more. Just peel and apply. [Read more]
Southern belle Leelee Satterfield leaves her beloved Memphis to follow her husband s pipe dream: to manage a quaint Vermont inn. But when they arrive, young daughters and ancient Yorkie in tow, they discover pretty fast that there s a truckload of things nobody tells you about Vermont until you live there. When Leelee is left swindled and snowbound, she s forced to con - front the true depth of her Southern grit in this foreign town. [Read more]
?Dayspring, my dictionary tells me, is an archaic word meaning? dawn. But I have chosen Daysprings as the title for this collection of meditations for the several meanings in the ancient word and its components. I hope these brief reflections shed new light on old, familiar passages and illuminate the way through new ones. I also hope these pieces will prove to be springboards to new and creative meditation for readers, pastors, and preachers, and that they will find within these pieces an ex... [Read more]
The Gold Medallion Award-winning team of the renowned ancient historian and the gifted illustrator make the story of Jesus death and resurrection come alive for children aged 5 to 10. Difficult questions are asked, reasonable answers given. For family reading or religious education. [Read more]
Here Comes Patty Rottentail Stompin' Down the Bully Trail Traverse City, Michigan is home to three extraordinary heroes. Meet Abigail, the oldest. When it comes to sports, she can't be beat. Andrew is her twin. If it has wheels, he can ride it. Baby Zoe is the youngest but also the strongest. Don't let the diaper fool you. In this adventure, the heroes discover more than candy in their Easter baskets. Ghosts haunt the library's egg hunt. Chocolate bunnies bare their teeth and bite back. Talk ... [Read more]
Popular author, retreat leader, and priest Barbara Crafton rises early each morning, lights a candle, opens her Book of Common Prayer, and reads the morning office-the ancient Christian service that praises God at the beginning of a new day. When she is done, Crafton usually sits down at her computer and sends out an e-mail that says simply, "Let us bless the Lord," the traditional closing line of the morning prayer service. Her devoted readers reply, "Thanks be to God." C... [Read more]
These meditations present the mystery of Pentecost, from Luke in Acts, John in his Gospel, and Paul in his Letters. By placing these diverse but complementary points of view together, Cantalamessa provides priests, students, and interested lay people with a "three-dimensional" image of the coming of the Spirit, particularly suited to promote catechesis and devotion. Fr. Cantalamessa originally presented these meditations in his capacity as preacher to the papal household. Chapters a... [Read more]
In print for almost forty years, Charlotte Zolotow's The Bunny Who Found Easter has delighted generations of readers. A lonely bunny goes hunting for Easter, where he hopes to find other bunnies. His search takes him through the seasons, but only in the spring does he find the true meaning of Easter. To this heartwarming story Helen Craig has lent her own original interpretation. As multiple stories unfold in each piece of art, viewer and reader are drawn into the poetic, song-filled text. Th... [Read more]
Pauline the hen can't concentrate well enough to lay an egg. The other hens call her lazy. But, then a wonderful thing happens. Pauline concentrates very hard-and lays a most unsual egg, one with a pattern on it. Soon she lays more and a lady offers to buy all her eggs for the town's annual Easter egg hunt. Then, the unexpected happens. . Full color throughout. [Read more]
A new addition to our range of sticker books, "My First Easter Sticker Book" is a wonderful introduction to the message of Easter for young children, sensitively sharing the crucifixion story. Children can read the simple story text, choose the matching stickers and complete the pictures, taking an active part in telling the story. Perfect for use at home or in a Sunday school setting, the stickers are low-adhesive and can be removed and replaced to tell the story over and over again! [Read more]
Beginning-To-Read Books The Social Awareness Collection Reading Levels vary with each set, but range from 1.5 - 2.5. Give your primary students more varied book choices in a wider range of reading levels to meet both their interests and abilities successfully-and watch their skills soar! The complete collection features 96 books, many written by well-known author, poet, and former teacher, Margaret Hill. The series is organized into four sub-collections by student interest and reading level. ... [Read more]
Featuring the rising sun and clouds on the horizon, use this offering envelope for your Easter service, or any service throughout the Christian year. Envelopes measure 3" x 6 1/4" (currency size) and come in packages of 50. Also available: Regular bulletin - 9780687661527 Large bulletin - 9780687661428 Letterhead - 9780687661626 Oversized postcard - 9780687660551 Abingdon s Lent-Easter Seasonal Bulletins and matching pieces provide a beautiful array of designs to enhance seasonal wo... [Read more]
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Three little bunnies compete in an adventure-filled egg painting contest when the Easter Bunny becomes too tired to paint all the eggs himself. [Read more]
Stimulate audiences to see the scriptural message in a new light with these inspiring sketches based on Cycle B lectionary readings for the Lent and Easter seasons. Originally developed for presentation by a high school-age youth group, the simple, easy-to-perform scenes are an excellent tool for sharing the Gospel with unchurched people and getting them excited about Jesus Christ. Each skit is introduced by "Thespian Theological Thoughts" that briefly make an explicit connection be... [Read more]
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed w... [Read more]
One morning Silly Tilly Mole wakes up and smells jelly beans. She thinks sheforgot to remember Easter. She wants to ask the Easter Bunny in for a cup of tea, but where are her glasses and Easter bonnet? Tilly is so silly she forgets what she's looking for-and almost misses Easter! [Read more]
This boardbook tells the story of Jesus's entry into Jerusalem, the Lord's Supper, and the crucifixion and resurrection. Illustrations show Jesus as a friend to children while the story, based on the Gospels, simply and gently explains Jesus' death as the means of salvation for mankind. [Read more]
Follow the Baby Looney Tunes characters as they search for the Easter treats they crave! The Baby Looney Tunes are thrilled that Easter's finally here. They're hunting for some Easter treats. They know the sweets are near. The Baby Looney Tunes gang is ready to celebrate Easter. They're searching all over the farm for the Easter candy they know is hidden. Each character has a verse that reflects his or her unique personality and favorite candy. With a die-cut handle, eight colorful spreads, a... [Read more]
In this exquisitely beautiful little book are prayers by the famous and unknown alike, all seeking and praising God. Four chapters divide the prayers according to the days of the Easter season and include: Prayers During Lent, Prayers During Holy Week, Prayers on Easter Day, and Prayers During the Easter Season. All are deeply reverent. This elegant book will be a perfect gift for the Easter season. Prayers for Easter has a printed padded case, ribbon bookmark and author and subject index. [Read more]
The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making the... [Read more]
Become a master storyteller as you share this story about Dave the Donkey and how he helped Jesus- just like his Grandfather did many years before. Based on the story of Jesus riding into Jerusalem in Mark 11:1-10, we hear about a donkey's thoughts and feelings and the coincidence that brings Jesus the Savior to the Donkey family twice! [Read more]
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Silly Tilly Mole is so forgetful and silly on Easter morning that she cannot find her bonnet and nearly fails to let the Easter Bunny into the house [Read more]
Dramatic Comedy / 2m, 1f / Interior An eccentric widower, Mack has been a stay-at-home dad for twenty years, his daily existence revolving around his son Billy. Not only can't he let go, Mack's convinced he's more needed than ever. First up is pulling Billy from a dead-end copy shop job and enrollment in culinary school-after all, he was a finalist in the Pillsbury Bake-off. Then Mack discovers that Billy, adopted from infancy, has contacted his birthmother, a Washington, DC secretary about t... [Read more]
Reproducible Sheets for Home and School Few Easter activity books focus on more than bunnies and candy. Even fewer focus on the season through a specifically Catholic viewpoint. This imaginative new book takes kids on a journey from Ash Wednesday through Pentecost, engaging them at every point through fun activities while introducing and reinforcing the richness of their heritage. This lively new work- uses such proven favorites as word finds, word scrambles, dot-to-dot pictures, matching, cr... [Read more]
Following the tried and tested formula of his earlier Lion Storyteller titles, Bob Hartman retells a selection of Easter stories in his own inimitable style. This collection of 23 stories includes all the Bible accounts of the events of the first Easter from Palm Sunday through to Jesus? resurrection encounters with his friends and followers. These retellings of familiar and sometimes serious tales are fresh and engaging, making these Bible stories accessible to the young and not-so-young. [Read more]
Everyone knows that the Easter Bunny comes every year with a basket of painted eggs andchocolates. But who is the Easter Bunny, and what is his story? On a snow-cold day in a snug little house. So begins the true story of the Easter Bunny. A little white rabbit watches and helps an old couple make chocolate and paint Easter eggs. As each year passes, the little white rabbit helps out a little bit more until he becomes the Easter Bunny, with the help of a few furry friends. Katherine Tegen has... [Read more]
One Easter weekend in Macon, Georgia, two brothers-with big dreams-kidnap a rich college kid for ransom. But a murderous gangster raises the stakes. In this gritty novel of loss, violence, and redemption, a distinguished American poet explores the dark world last seen in the novels of James M. Cain, where death lurks everywhere and a new beginning is always just out of reach. [Read more]
A boy and his pet dragon celebrate Easter by enjoying the spring flowers and baby animals, coloring eggs, making an egg tree, hunting for Easter eggs, marching in the Easter parade, and going to church. [Read more]
Just for children, Liguori offers Every Day of Lent and Easter, Year C, the perfect tool for teaching youngsters to learn what Lent is about and how they can practice penance, prayer, and almsgiving. Features of Every Day of Lent and Easter: 48-page booklet packed with colorful illustrations Games, puzzles, mazes, and activities Explanation of themes and traditions of the season Lenten calendar Helps children focus on the meaning of Lent and Easter in their lives For children in grades 1, 2, ... [Read more]
For clergy and worship leaders looking for fresh inspiration for these annual celebrations, this publication has plenty to offer: probing reflections by two outstanding contemporary Christian thinkers, Rowan Williams and Martyn Percy. These offer great inspiration to preachers; complete liturgies for a Christmas Eve vigil, a Maundy Thursday footwashing and Last Supper, a Good Friday devotional service, an Easter Eve vigil, a dawn celebration of the Resurrection, a contemporary set of meditati... [Read more]
Bunny has spent a long night hiding Easter eggs, and now it's time to get some rest. But when she burrows down to sleep, something disturbs her, and everywhere else she tries to nap just isn't right. She tries the old oak tree? too noisy! She tries a little boat on the lily pond? too wet! She tries the greenhouse? oh no! Where will Bunny go? Anne Mortimer's charming story is just right for Easter-time sharing. [Read more]
Frommer's Chile & Easter Island is the premier guide to the country, with complete coverage of Santiago, Valparaiso, the Carretera Austral, Patagonia, Easter Island, and more. Our authors, longtime residents in the region, hit all the highlights, from rugged wilderness preserves to the bustling, colonial capital. They've checked out all the country's best hotels, restaurants, and attractions and offer authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes ... [Read more]
Even with the wind on our side and all eight of us pulling, we had never yet managed to change the complex sails. Now we had to pull against the full force of the wind, in a storm, in the middle of the night. So begins Nick Thorpe's unlikely journey to sail 2,500 miles from northern Chile to Easter Island on the Viracocha - a boat made of reeds. Captain Phil Buck's desire to test the waters in this pre-Incan boat was twofold: to reopen the controversial migration theories of Thor Heyerdahl, w... [Read more]
Fun-filled activity book features 2 "blank" eggs on inside covers and 32 full-color stickers: bunnies, tulips, a lamb, daffodils, more. Youngsters apply reusable stickers to eggs again and again for a myriad of different designs. [Read more]
Hippity-hoppity here comes the Easter Parade! Ann Estelle dreams of wearing a hat covered with ribbons and flowers for the neighborhood Easter Parade. But when her mother gives her a plain straw hat instead, she wonders how she can be the Queen of Easter in a hat like that. Ann Estelle rolls up her sleeves and gets to work with the help of some surprise spring visitors! The magic of spring blossoms anew in this fresh, heartwarming book from bestselling artist Mary Engelbreit. [Read more]
Beginning with Palm Sunday, the gospels record every day of Jesus' life up to the time of his death and resurrection. These eight days are unparalleled in the canon of Scripture for their narrative power, their detail, and their focus. A unique synthesis of the four gospel accounts of the passion and resurrection of Christ is provided in this seamless and elegant narrative account of the Easter events, including every detail mentioned in all four Gospels, but without any unnecessary repetitio... [Read more]
The story of Christs sacrificial death and glorious resurrection is retold in beautiful illustrations and text. Based on the Gospels, this book tells of Jesus last days on earth: His teaching and healing, His return to Jerusalem, and the events of the week leading up to the humiliation of His trial and crucifixion. The major focus of this book is on Christs resurrection. It presents the sequence of events in such a way that readers will readily understand the chronology and the significance o... [Read more]
The treasured traditions of Easter-little bunnies, parades, new Easter outfits, sunrise services, passion plays, and more-infuse our celebration of the season with meaning and glowing memories. And in ways you may not realize, they point us to the resurrection of Christ and our hope of life beyond the grave. Stories Behind the Traditions and Songs of Easter reveals the events and backgrounds that shaped the best-loved customs and songs of Easter, introducing you to stories you've never heard ... [Read more]
This novelty Easter book encourages little hands to crack open sparkly eggs and discover the special treats inside! The story follows four beautiful bunny princesses in the Royal Gardens as they celebrate the holiday with a tea party and Easter egg hunt. Readers will love opening and closing the glittery three dimensional eggs on every spread, and the sturdy cardstock pages will stand up to multiple readings. The book is the perfect addition to any Easter basket! [Read more]
Join the Berenstain Bears on their latest lift-the-flap adventure! On Easter morning, the cubs find the best surprise of all in their Easter basket: a tiny baby bunny. When the Bear family goes on an Easter egg hunt, the bunny has an idea of its own. It wants to find other Easter babies! Join Brother, Sister, and the baby Easter bunny as they explore flower patches, leafy bushes, and even Farmer Ben's chicken coop in search of spring babies. Flaps on each page open to reveal a different anima... [Read more]
In 1972 a North Vietnamese offensive of more than 30,000 men and one hundred tanks smashed into South Vietnam and raced to capture Saigon. All that stood in their way was a small band of 6,800 South Vietnamese (ARVN) soldiers and militiamen, and a handful of American advisors with U.S. air support, guarding An Loc, a town sixty miles north of Saigon and on the main highway to it. This depleted army, outnumbered and outgunned, stood its ground and fought to the end and succeeded. Against all e... [Read more]
Easter isn't just one day. The Easter season is seven weeks-a week of weeks. Similar to an Advent calendar, this sticker calendar counts the 50 days from Easter Sunday to Pentecost. Each day there is a reusable sticker to add to 'The Garden of the Good Shepherd.' The images are drawn from scripture. First, you'll find the main sticker of Jesus the Good Shepherd. Then, you will add others to the scene, including stickers showing milk and honey, rain and lightning, a lion and a lamb. During the... [Read more]
He poured the wine and broke the bread. Remember Me, the Savior said. He promised life eternally. I know He was promising me. In engaging rhyme and winsome illustrations, Easter Is for Me! encourages children to see that Jesus lived, died, and conquered sin, death, and the devil - on their behalf. What makes this book different is that it explains why Jesus life, ministry, and sacrificial death are important for the individual reader. Young children are egocentric. They are focused on themsel... [Read more]
With layered die-cuts, glitter on the cover, and lift-the-flaps throughout, this shaped, Easter basket board book has an even bigger surprise inside! The Easter Bunny is always busy making Easter baskets for girls and boys everywhere. but who makes his Easter basket? This holiday board book shaped like an Easter basket filled with Easter treats allows young readers to give a special gift back to the Easter Bunny! With hidden art under die-cut lift-the-flaps throughout, every spread has a simp... [Read more]
He has been the No. 1 celebrity, riding a wave of national fame for the past three years. We know who murdered him. Now, people are asking, ?Where is Jesus? corpse Crowds are staging demonstrations, demanding information. Many news investigators search for answers. How will their searches for the truth impact them and others? How will people react to the various news reports? Tim Loy s 40 day search for answers becomes more important to him when his editor assigns him the story and his life-l... [Read more]
This book retells the story of Easter (Genesis 3:15; 49:10; Matthew 1; 4:1-11; 10:1-4; 26-28; Luke 2; Hebrews 11). 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. [Read more]
The intense poems of yearning in this poignant collection deal with many themes, but central to them all are concerns with the mysteries of absence and intimacy, proximity and distance. In 'Penelope, Afterwards', presence is absence in Penelope's startling understanding of her weaving after the return of Odysseus: A frail web, a vow- And yet it bides my waking here to find My love of a stranger, sleeping by my side. While the title Poems Before Easter may uplift and inspire, the period before... [Read more]
Bridal shop owner, Carol Horn, looks forward to being a bride herself someday. Having surrendered her desires to God, she's praying the Lord will show her the path she should take. When she meets new assistant pastor, Luke Peters, she feels he's the answer to her prayers. but if that's so, why does she feel called to go overseas to help build an orphanage? Luke has a messy past that includes doing time, but he comes to Turtle Creek, Wisconsin a changed man. He falls hard for Carol, but when s... [Read more]
A woman in a township in Zimbabwe is surrounded by throngs of dusty children but longs for a baby of her own; an old man finds that his new job making coffins at No Matter Funeral Parlor brings unexpected riches; a politician s widow stands quietly by at her husband s funeral, watching his colleagues bury an empty casket. Petina Gappah s characters may have ordinary hopes and dreams, but they are living in a world where a loaf of bread costs half a million dollars, where wives can't trust eve... [Read more]
Have your kids or grandkids ever asked what Easter is all about? Have you ever looked for a book to tell the amazing story of Easter, with captivating illustrations that will inspire the imagination, written so that chidren ages 3-9 could understand and enjoy it, while not losing the essential elements of why Jesus came to earth? This was the situation author Mark I. Sutherland was in with his four children, and, after not being able to find a book that fit what he needed, he decided to write... [Read more]
It's Easter, and what better way for Phineas and Ferb to celebrate than to throw a giant festival in their backyard, complete with rockin' bands and candy-shooting cannons? But when their older sister, Candace, learns about their plans, she's determined to bust her brothers once and for all! Meanwhile, Dr. Doofenshmirtz has decided to dress up like the Easter Bunny as a ploy to try and finally take over the Tri-State Area! This egg- citing 8x8 includes a sheet of stickers and foil on the cover! [Read more]
The Easter Coloring Book is part of a magnificent new series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, books that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. [Read more]
This is an extremely practical book dealing with issues every director faces in staging seasonal pageants, plays, and musicals. The text is highly readable and covers virtually every special effect, from how to make angels as bright as lightning to multiplying loaves and fishes. Other props and effects include stars, flogging Jesus, nailing Jesus to the cross, rolling the stone away, making shepherds crooks, the manger, magi gifts, campfires, palm branches, and much, much more. Lee discusses ... [Read more]
Go with Tyler and Amy as they take a much-anticipated Easter Walk with their Grandpa. For each of the six scriptures he reads them, they must find something that will help remind them of the true Easter story for example, they must find something sharp when he reads to them about the crown of thorns. This touching story will help us remember why Easter is so important, and that families can be together forever. Perfect for family night, its beautiful, full-color illustrations help make it a g... [Read more]
A guidebook to the facts and circumstances surrounding the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. The listener will examine the people, places and timeline of that first Easter. But more than that, delve into the prophecies of those events, given hundreds of year prior, as well what happened after Christ rose from the dead. [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]
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Spot the puppy joins Helen the hippopotamus in a search for six hidden Easter eggs. Movable flaps conceal portions of the illustrations. [Read more]
Read all about Clifford's BIG ideas! Classic Clifford reissued with stickers! It only takes a little to BE BIG! Clifford loves to help Emily Elizabeth, but his big red paws break eggs instead of painting them. Luckily, Clifford helps Emily another way-in her dreams! A bucket of Easter-egg dye creates the most colorful Clifford adventure yet, and gets Emily ready for an unforgettable holiday. Fun Easter stickers included! The BE BIG campaign invites everyone, big and small, to take action and ... [Read more]
A family favorite and time-honored Easter tradition. Easter Ideals is a celebration of the season, the traditions, and the significance of Easter. Prose, poetry, and Bible selections in its pages illustrate the renewed hope that is a hallmark of this time of year. Authors and poets such as Pamela Kennedy, Michelle Medlock Adams, and Eileen Spinelli explore the season's meaning and special moments - egg hunts, sunrise services, and Easter dinner with family and friends. Full-color photographs ... [Read more]
G.K. Chesterton is one of the few Christian thinkers admired and quoted equally by Christians of all types and even by non-Christians. Each daily reflection in this book-from Ash Wednesday through the Second Sunday of Easter-begins with thoughts from the finest writings of Chesterton on an appropriate theme and supported by Scripture, a prayer, and a suggested activity for spiritual growth. [Read more]
Thought-provoking words from renowned spiritual writer, Henri J.M. Nouwen, lead readers along a journey of conversion during Lent and Easter week. These periods of penance and celebration, lavish with rituals, help us become more sensitive to our own weaknesses and Christ's victory over sin. Through it all, Father Nouwen comforts and reassures us with reminders that God loves and accepts us even in our human state. Each daily reflection-from Ash Wednesday through the Second Sunday of Easter-b... [Read more]
Beloved Pope John Paul II was one of the most popular and inspirational religious figures of our time. In Lent and Easter Wisdom From Pope John Paul II, the late Holy Father's thought-provoking words lead readers through a journey of conversion throughout the Lenten season and Easter week. Each daily reflection - from Ash Wednesday through the Second Sunday of Easter - begins with thoughts from Pope John Paul II on some appropriate theme, supported by Scripture, a prayer, and a suggested acti... [Read more]
The Mystery of EasterRaniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M. Cap.; Alan Neame, Translator What does the paschal mystery mean in the context of the rite-past and present-and in Christian life and death? Students of the liturgy and preachers will find in these pages a thoughtful examination of the mystery of Easter. Father Cantalamessa, the preacher to the papal household, is in full command of both the scholarly and the pastoral implications of the Easter rite. From his words you will gain the insight to... [Read more]
Easter Week. it's an extra important time to connect kids with the true meaning of Easter. And there's a really great way to make that happen. This easy-to-use book gives you life-changing, multi-sensory experiences that help kids (and all ages, including preschoolers) explore Jesus' sacrifice on the cross-and joyful resurrection! Each activity is Bible based revealing more about God's amazing grace and love for everyone. Let Easter Extras fill the Easter season with powerful devotions that c... [Read more]
Compiled by Paul M. Miller. Includes recitations, readings, songs, banquet ideas, and plays. Material is for all ages, preschool through adult, and is centered around an Easter theme. Permission to make photocopies of program builders is granted when three copies of the same book have been purchased. [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]