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is about forgiveness. Scripture relevant to<br />
the story is included throughout.<br />
11. I’VE JUST SEEN JESUS by Sandi Patty and<br />
Larnelle Harris (J. Countryman, 2000, ISBN<br />
0-8499-5560-2. HB, 64 pages, $12.99)<br />
This 6-1/4-inch-square gift book tells over<br />
twenty uplifting stories of individuals from<br />
around the world whose lives were changed<br />
because they encountered Jesus in a fresh<br />
way. Healings, miracles, answers to prayer,<br />
and transformed lives of young and old are<br />
shared. A beautiful book to enjoy at Easter<br />
and all year, it includes a CD of Sandi Patty<br />
and Larnelle Harris singing, “I’ve Just Seen<br />
Jesus.”<br />
12. PETER’S FIRST EASTER by Walter<br />
Wangerin Jr. (Zonderkidz, 2000, ISBN 0-<br />
310-22217-6. HB, 48 pages, $14.99)<br />
Written from disciple Peter’s perspective, this<br />
fictionalized story is biblically based and<br />
tells of Jesus’ death and resurrection,<br />
including Peter’s denial of him. Wangerin, a<br />
master storyteller, shows what Peter saw,<br />
heard, and felt as he witnessed events from<br />
the Last Supper to fishing with Jesus after his<br />
resurrection. Children ages four to eight will<br />
learn of God’s forgiveness through Jesus’<br />
forgiveness of Peter.<br />
13. THE STORY OF THE EMPTY TOMB by<br />
Bryan Davis (Concordia, 1998, ISBN 0-570-<br />
07544-0. PB, 16 pages, $1.99)<br />
This Arch Book with rhyming verse tells the<br />
story of Jesus’ resurrection for children ages<br />
five to nine. It includes the biblical account<br />
of Jesus’ appearance to Mary, the disciples,<br />
and later to Thomas. Family activities to<br />
celebrate Easter are included.<br />
14. A SURPRISE IN DISGUISE by Jeffrey E.<br />
Burkhart (Concordia, 1999, ISBN 0-570-<br />
07564-5. PB. 18 pages, $1.99)<br />
Written in poetry, this Arch Book reveals the<br />
story of Jesus’ resurrection through his<br />
conversation with the two men on the road to<br />
Emmaus. An ending note encourages<br />
parents to explain the promise of salvation to<br />
their children.<br />
15. THE TALE OF THREE TREES: A<br />
Traditional Folktale by Angela Elwell Hunt<br />
(Lion, 1989, ISBN 0-7459-1743-7. HB, 26<br />
pages, $14.99)<br />
Three trees on a mountain top dream of what<br />
they’ll become when they grow up. Instead<br />
of becoming a treasure chest, a strong ship,<br />
and the tallest tree, they become a manger, a<br />
humble fishing boat, and a cross—all used by<br />
Jesus. Readers of all ages will appreciate<br />
this beloved story at Easter and year round.<br />
16. THE VERY FIRST EASTER by Paul L.<br />
Maier (Concordia, 1999, ISBN 0-570-07053-<br />
8. HB, 32 pages, $14.99)<br />
Ten-year-old Christopher is not interested in<br />
fairy tales and wants to hear the biblical<br />
Easter story. He learns about the ministry,<br />
trial, death, and resurrection of Jesus as he<br />
and his parents read from Scripture.<br />
Christopher asks searching questions, and<br />
his parents provide clear answers. Children<br />
ages five to ten will enjoy this outstanding<br />
sequel to the award-winning, THE VERY<br />
FIRST CHRISTMAS.<br />
Family and Adult Books<br />
1. AND THE ANGELS WERE SILENT by<br />
Max Lucado (Multnomah, 1992, ISBN 0-<br />
88070-727-5. PB, 264 pages, $12.99)<br />
Lucado gives readers a fresh look at the final<br />
week of Jesus’ life by sharing numerous<br />
stories and personal experiences to illustrate<br />
scriptural truths. Combining gentleness and<br />
boldness, he challenges readers that they,<br />
like Pilate, must cast a verdict on Jesus. An<br />
extensive study guide and notes are included<br />
in this inspiring read.<br />
2. BEFORE AND AFTER EASTER: Activities<br />
and Ideas for Lent to Pentecost by Debbie<br />
Trafton O’Neal (Augsburg, 1992, ISBN 0-<br />
8066-2604-6. PB, 64 pages, $10.99)<br />
Just as Advent is a time to prepare for Jesus’<br />
birth, Lent is a season to prepare for his<br />
resurrection. O’Neal includes creative ideas<br />
and activities to celebrate forty days of Lent<br />
plus weekly activities for seven weeks<br />
between Easter and Pentecost. She shares<br />
enough ideas for several seasons along with<br />
the history and traditions of Lent, Easter, and<br />
Pentecost. Although intended for families,<br />
children’s workers will also find it useful.<br />
3. BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO LENT: A<br />
Collection of Creative Worship Resources by<br />
Robert E. Stowe, Donna E. Schaper, Anne<br />
McKinstry, and Janet E. Powers (Judson<br />
Press, 1999, ISBN 0-8170-1319-9. PB, 85<br />
pages, $12.00)<br />
Nine worship services from Ash Wednesday<br />
to Easter are included in this resource. Each<br />
service includes prayers and Scripture plus<br />
sermons for children and adults. Also<br />
featured are antiphonal prayers and hymns,<br />
Lenten reflections, and new songs for Lent.<br />
The innovative ideas are designed to make<br />
Lenten services fulfilling, whether used as<br />
presented or adapted.<br />
4. THE CARPENTER’S CLOTH: Christ’s<br />
Journey to the Cross and Beyond by<br />
Sigmund Brouwer (Word, 1997, ISBN 0-<br />
8499-5366-9. HB, 128 pages, $12.99)<br />
Although a novelist, Brouwer presents<br />
historically accurate facts in these Easter<br />
vignettes and essays. Based on Scripture,<br />
they trace the last days of Jesus’ life through<br />
the eyes of Peter, John, Mary, Martha, and<br />
others. Full-color illustrations, Scripture<br />
passages, and song lyrics by his wife, Cindy<br />
Morgan, enhance the text. In the last<br />
vignette, he explains that a folded carpenter’s<br />
cloth means the work is finished. Similarly,<br />
the folded face cloth in the tomb signified<br />
Jesus had finished his work.<br />
5. CHRIST IN EASTER: A Family Celebration<br />
of Holy Week by Charles Colson, Billy<br />
Graham, Max Lucado, and Joni Eareckson<br />
Tada (NavPress, 1990, ISBN 0-89109-309-5.<br />
PB, 69 pages, $9.00)<br />
Eight devotionals help families prepare for<br />
Easter with worship and fun. Designed for<br />
the week before Easter, they cover Palm<br />
Sunday through Easter. Well-known authors<br />
guide readers through the Last Supper, Good<br />
Friday, and other events of Holy Week.<br />
Hymns, poems, prayers, Scripture, and<br />
varied activities are included. A valuable<br />
resource that adds joy and meaning to<br />
Easter.<br />
6. FAMILY CELEBRATIONS AT EASTER by<br />
Ann Hibbard (Baker, 1994, ISBN 0-8010-<br />
4390-5. PB, 197 pages, $10.99)<br />
This family guide for celebrating Easter<br />
includes brief devotions for six-and-one-half<br />
weeks preceding Easter plus ideas to inspire<br />
children to appreciate Jesus’ death and<br />
resurrection. Projects, activities, hymns, and<br />
the Passover celebration for <strong>Christian</strong>s are<br />
included. An excellent volume that focuses<br />
on the true message of Easter.<br />
7. FAMILY COUNTDOWN TO EASTER: A<br />
Day-by-Day Celebration by Debbie Trafton<br />
O’Neal (Augsburg, 1998, ISBN 0-8066-<br />
3827-3. PB, 48 pages, $10.99)<br />
Families can count down the days from the<br />
day before Lent to Easter Sunday with<br />
suggested daily (except Sundays) activities,<br />
recipes, and crafts. Stickers are included for<br />
the one-page calendar. A useful tool to<br />
celebrate the season and create family<br />
memories.<br />
8. THE FINAL WEEK OF JESUS by Max<br />
S P R I N G 2 0 0 1 8 C H R I S T I A N L I B R A R Y J O U R N A L
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