I’d like to thank Christian Focus 4 Kids for sending me The Easter Story by Carine Mackenzie in return for my honest review!
The Bible does a wonderful job of telling the story of Jesus’ resurrection — what we call the Easter story. It is, after all, God’s Word. The Bible is all about Jesus.
It’s nice, though, to have an illustrated, concise version of the Resurrection story to read to kids. You can’t beat Carine Mackenzie’s prose and faithfulness to the Word as she tells the Christian Easter story for kids.
The Easter Story for Kids
Here’s what I love about The Easter Story: The Bible Version by Carine Mackenzie (CF4K, 2015):
- It’s in chronological order. The gospel accounts of Jesus’ last days on earth, trials, crucifixion, resurrection, appearances to believers, and ascension all highlight different aspects of his story. Here they’re all told together. (I thought the narrative about the women finding the tomb required a little interpretation as the biblical accounts tell it a little differently, but I appreciate the way the story Mrs. Mackenzie wove them together.)
- It’s faithful to the biblical account.
- There are 21 numbered 2-page spreads, so if you’d like, you can read a small part of the story each day leading up to Easter.
- It starts with an explanation of God’s plan for salvation and ends with the assurance of eternal life if we trust in Jesus.
- I really like Carine Mackenzie’s storytelling.
- Natascia Ugliano’s whimsical pastels are just lovely. (There are no pictures of Jesus, for those who consider that a violation of the second commandment.)
The Easter Story: The Bible Version is a great addition to every Christian family’s library.
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jpinkston2 says
March 20, 2015 at 4:25 amLove Easter and am constantly looking for solid, scripture based books for our kids to further emphasize the truth. Thx for sharing!
Katrina S says
March 20, 2015 at 6:09 amFaithfulness to the Biblical account is the most important part – but the pictures look wonderful!
crid21 says
March 20, 2015 at 6:42 amThat it’s in chronological order. That’s really important to my black-and-white 7-year-old!
tammy123 says
March 20, 2015 at 10:07 amI love to read anything biblical to my children. This book fits the bill. I would like to start it as a unit for them to learn about Easter more closely.
inay2four says
March 20, 2015 at 3:08 pmcool. the easter book i have been using is much too young for my kids now…this looks better for the ages my kiddos are now.
djksnow says
March 20, 2015 at 5:17 pmI’ve been looking for an Easter story book suitable for the younger kids at church. This looks like it would be a great help.
cathy says
March 22, 2015 at 5:26 amI just love this. I always teach my son the truth about the word of God. And the real meaning about the holidays. Easter here at my place is a big deal. Jesus the ultimate sacrifice died for our sins so we can Have a way into heaven.