Presents the background and significance of the Christian celebration of Easter.

"The Easter story is at the heart of the Christian faith, and is here retold simply and sincerely - from Good Friday to Easter day."--Publisher description.

Here, the first Easter is retold with no more than 50 words per double page spread and fun artwork from Kay Widdowson. The clear text is easy to read aloud and the swirly, bright art style will capture the attention of any young child, with lots of little details to spot.

"This beautifully illustrated book recounts the story of the first Easter from Jesus' entry into Jerusalem to the resurrection, and emphasizes the message at its heart--that of God's everlasting love"--Front jacket flap.