The Easter Lamb Jesus by John Greco

The Easter Lamb Jesus
by John Greco

ISBN-13: 9780310152156
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Released: December 17, 2024

Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
In The Easter Lamb, the traditional Easter story takes on new significance as Jesus’s death and resurrection are explored through the events of Passover. Through child-friendly text and engaging illustrations that meaningfully connect these two important events, young readers will see how God has always cared for his children and that he had a plan for our salvation from the start.

On the night he was arrested, Jesus celebrated Passover with his disciples during what we now call the Last Supper. Jesus knew he would soon have to die like the lambs who were sacrificed in place of the firstborn Israelites so that all of God’s children might live.

John Greco masterfully tells these two stories—Passover and Easter—in The Easter Lamb, weaving together their biblical symbolism and significance. You may have heard the Easter story before, but this unique take will deepen you and your child’s understanding of the holiday and explain how important the image of Christ as a lamb truly is.


My Review:
The Easter Lamb Jesus is a Christian kid's boardbook explaining the links between the Exodus Passover and Easter, showing why Jesus died (and rose) to save us. The author assumed the readers have some knowledge about the Passover and Easter events, so it's probably less impactful to kids with no biblical background. I liked how he linked the events, and he used words suitable for explaining things to young kids. The pictures were interesting to look at and illustrated the text, so kids will stop to look at them rather than rush through the book. Overall, I'd recommend this book to parents wanting to teach the salvation message to young kids.


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