The Story of Easter

Fisher, Aileen Lucia

ISBN 10: 0606130438 ISBN 13: 9780606130431

Publisher: Demco Media, 1998

Synopsis

Presents the background and significance of the Christian celebration of Easter

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Review:

Aileen Fisher's informative, well-organized text describes Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, then moves on to explain the origins of other springtime rituals and their connection to the biblical traditions. Basic facts about the history of Easter, Passover, the Easter Bunny, Easter eggs, and other forms of religious and secular symbolism are lucidly conveyed, without going into excessive detail. The emphasis is on the symbolism of new life and new hope in the hearts of people, whether in Christian celebrations or in spring festivals. As Fisher says, "Not all Christian churches celebrate the Easter season in the same way. But the message of Easter is always the same. It is the joy and celebration of the belief that God's love is stronger than death." The author includes instructions on decorating Easter eggs, as well as a recipe for the traditional Easter-morning treat, hot cross buns. First published in 1968, this gorgeous new edition is illustrated by Stefano Vitale, who decorates each page as carefully and exquisitely as if it were a precious Easter egg. Lush yet muted earth tones and a folk-art slant to the paintings set this apart as a truly special Easter book. (Ages 6 to 10) --Emilie Coulter

About the Author:

Aileen Fisher has written many books for children and has received the prestigious NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for the body of her work. Ms. Fisher lives in Boulder, CO.

Stefano Vitale’s distinguished illustrations grace many books for children, including Chalotte Zolotow’s When the Wind Stops, an ALA Notable Book of 1996. Mr. Vitale lives in Oyster Bay, NY.

About this edition

• Publisher: Demco Media
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0606130438
• ISBN 13: 9780606130431
• Binding: Library Binding
• Illustrator: Vitale Stefano