The legend of the Easter egg: the inspirational story of a favorite Easter tradition

New to the board book format, The Legend of the Easter Egg by Lori Walburg, illus. by James Bernardin, is adapted from the book of the same title first published in 1999. When Thomas's sister gets scarlet fever just before Easter, Thomas must stay with a neighbor, who cheers him by explaining the symbolism of Easter eggs: "Well, just as a chick breaks out of an egg... Jesus broke out of the grave. And because he did, Jesus gives us life that lasts forever. That is the promise and joy of Easter!" (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved

While his sister recovers from scarlet fever, Thomas is comforted by his neighbor, who tells him that Easter eggs are a reminder of the new life offered by Jesus' resurrection. An author's note explains the observance of Lent. Overlong and awkwardly written, the tale will nonetheless appeal to readers looking for religious stories. The illustrations feature a turn-of-the century setting and characters with cherubic faces. From HORN BOOK Fall 1999, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

New to the board book format, The Legend of the Easter Egg by Lori Walburg, illus. by James Bernardin, is adapted from the book of the same title first published in 1999. When Thomas's sister gets scarlet fever just before Easter, Thomas must stay with a neighbor, who cheers him by explaining the symbolism of Easter eggs: "Well, just as a chick breaks out of an egg... Jesus broke out of the grave. And because he did, Jesus gives us life that lasts forever. That is the promise and joy of Easter!" Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.