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Are you looking for a book to read this Holy Week? Easter Love Letters from God (Updated Edition) is a lovely hardcover children's book that tells the story of Jesus' last week on Earth before his crucifixion and resurrection. The stories from the Bible are shared by Glenys Nellist and illustrated by Sophie Allsopp.
The contents of Easter Love Letters from God contain the following stories:
- King of Kings (Ride in Jerusalem)
- What Love Looks Like (Washing Feet)
- The Secret Supper (Last Supper)
- The Gloomy Garden (Gethsemane)
- The Darkest Day (Crucifixion)
- The Quiet Cave (Burial)
- The Super Surprise (Resurrection)
Each of these stories indicates where specifically in the Bible you can find the story. For example, if you want to read about the Last Supper in the Bible, Easter Love Letters from God directs you to Luke 22:14-20 and John 14:1-6.
The illustrations are simple, and the colors selected for each scene are perfect. Many of the individual pictures are highlighted in a light yellow, and there are embellishments of what look like photographed pieces, such as scrapbook pieces.
While the sentences are simple to read, the message is very clear. In The Darkest Day, we read of the despair felt and the sadness of the Earth itself. A very important moment is presented in a way that children will be able to understand.
"The wind howled. The whole earth trembled. The rocks shattered."
In addition to engaging stories and beautiful illustrations, there are two other key features in this book. Each section includes a letter to your child from God. You could add your child's name in the space where it says "Dear____________," or just merely read their name aloud. Personally, I feel these letters really help connect the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus with our children's own lives. And the final feature is "God's Wonderful Words to You." Each of these "Words" is a quote from the Bible. The last one reads: "You are all children of God by believing in Christ." Galatians 3:26.
At the very end of the book, there is a short poem inviting your child to write to God. And with that, this book becomes a beautiful keepsake for you and your children.
My Thoughts
I was very pleased with Easter Love Letters from God. This is a wonderful book for children! I also think it would be the perfect gift for inside an Easter Basket. I highly recommend this book.
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