Easter for Little Ones: God's Big Promises

by Carl Laferton

A board book using illustrations from God's Big Promises Bible Storybook to teach 1-3-year-olds the Easter story. Using simple sentences and stunning illustrations from God's Big Promises Bible Storybook , this board book takes toddlers through the story of the first Easter, showing what happened and that King Jesus is alive again. The God's Big Promises Easter Board Book
• a robust board-book format.
• stunning illustrations from the God's Big Promises Bible Storybook, which will engage young children.
• simple sentences that communicate truths in a way toddlers can understand.
• content that provides a basic understanding of the events of the first Easter for children aged 1-3. This foundational book makes a perfect gift for toddlers.

16 pages, Board Book

Published February 1, 2024

About the author

Carl Laferton is Senior Editor at TGBC. He is author of Original Jesus, Promises Kept and Christmas Uncut, and series editor of the God's Word For You series. Before joining TGBC, he worked as a journalist, a teacher, and pastored a congregation in Hull. Carl is married to Lizzie and they have two children, Benjamin and Abigail. He studied history at Oxford University.

Reviews

[Panda Incognito · Rating 5 out of 5]

This board book introduces Easter to young children, with simple text from Carl Laferton and colorful illustrations from Jennifer Davison. This contains adapted material from the God’s Big Promises Bible Storybook, simplifying the content for younger children while still covering the whole story.

I am impressed with how thorough this sixteen-page board book is. It spans from Palm Sunday to Jesus's resurrection and reunion with his friends, and it covers a lot of details in between, even Jesus's conversation with the repentant thief dying on the cross next to him. God's Big Promises: Easter for Little Ones is short and simple, and it bypasses multiple violent details while still honest about the reality of Good Friday.

I appreciate how this book balances age-appropriateness and accuracy, instead of just rushing to the resurrection. This book also conveys a gospel message, teaching that Jesus is our king, and that because of his death, we can be friends with God and live forever. I would recommend this to families with young children who are looking for a faithful, thorough portrayal of the Easter story.

I received a free copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

[Cindy Chan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a retelling of the Easter story (Palm Sunday, the last supper, Gethsemane, the cross, the empty tomb and Jesus appearing to friends after resurrection), written in short and simple text with engaging pictures. We own the Bible storybook from the same series and are enjoying it, and this sturdy little board book is perfect for our 1yo - it's faithfully told and the story length is perfect her age. Makes a wonderful Easter gift for babies and toddlers.

Since the story jumps very quickly from one scene to another, it may be helpful if a Note to Grown Ups/ a download freebie were included with Bible passages to look up, or a blurb that explains how the stories connect.

I received a copy of this book from The Good Book Company in exchange for an honest review.

[Aaron · Rating 5 out of 5]

This delightful board book by Carl Laferton is perfect to share the Easter story with your children! It uses Jennifer Davison’s illustrations from God’s Big Promises Bible Storybook - a book that I read with my children every night.


Encounter Jesus

I found this book to be a great way to showcase this story and how it stands out from all the others in the Bible. With vibrant art and simple sentences, this book will engage your children to help them encounter Jesus in the Easter story.


I received a media copy of God’s Big Promises Easter for Little Ones