Easter is almost here, and while you could just pick a board book up at Walmart while you’re getting the Paas dye, you’ve still got time to order a book you’ll treasure for years to come. And guess what?! I happen to have a few ideas to help you do just that!
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(Warning: some of these books I’ve only peeked around in. Unlike the books above, I haven’t scrutinized every page. Still, my guess is that they’ll be better than the average big box store Easter book.)
For boys 4-8, you might check out Easter Egg Haunt by Mike Thaler and Jared Lee, the creators of the Black Lagoon Series.
If you want a game kids can play, the resurrection eggs (filled with Easter related icons instead of candy) and the book Benjamin’s Box: The Story of the Resurrection Eggs by Melody Carlson seem to be very popular. I’m not all that keen on books with imaginary characters who take us into Biblical stories. There are a ton of those and for some reason an inordinate number seem to use Jesus’s donkey’s perspective. Not saying they’re evil–I just happen to think they aren’t necessary to get kids into the story. If you aren’t turned off by the use of an imaginary character, and especially if you have a kinesthetic learner or visitors who aren’t Christian, these physical objects do provide an opportunity to talk about the story of Easter and anchor the child’s imagination in something they can touch.
FOR OLDER KIDS
Any ideas for last minute shoppers? I was hoping to find a really good board book, but just haven’t found that special one yet. Do you have one you’d recommend for the littlest ones?
Further Redeemed Reading: Easter Gifts 101: Bible Stories and The Story of the Bible, Easter Gifts 101: The Prince’s Poison Cup by R. C. Sproul. Or check out some tax day reading with Janie’s Three Cheers for Free Enterprise: The Year Money Grew on Trees.
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[…] Have you come across any books or CD’s recently that would be great Christ-centered Easter basket additions? Share your finds in the comments! Also, be sure to check out Melissa Deming’s recommendations over at Hive Resources as well as these great book recommendations from Emily at Redeemed Reader! […]