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Little Me, Big God
The Easter Fix
A simplified retelling of the Easter story for children.
22 pages, Paperback
Published February 1, 2021
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February 9, 2021
In this small, staple-bound picture book, Steph Williams shares the Easter story with small children, emphasizing that Jesus came to fix our broken world. The story conveys different character's emotions well, and shows that because some people closed their hearts to God and did not like the way that Jesus served others, they killed Jesus on the cross. The book says that the cross was a punishment for "bad people" even though Jesus was innocent, and then covers the miracle of the resurrection. After this, the author explains that we are guilty, and we have "said no to God" and been unkind. The conclusion emphasizes that because Jesus died for us, we can be in a right relationship with God and go to heaven, where nothing will be broken anymore.
For the most part, this book conveys the gospel narrative in a way that children can follow and understand, but I found the final page spread very jarring. In the illustrations, people have crossed over into a white page's space of heaven, while an empty wheelchair remains on the dark page. Because none of the illustrated people were in a wheelchair previously, I found this very distracting. I know that the author's goal is to show how people will be healed in heaven, but because there was no set-up for this, it didn't work for me.
The Easter Fix encourages children to view Jesus as their savior and healer, and the note at the end provides additional context for parents and the text of Luke 24:1-8. However, even though this book tells the Easter story and shares the gospel, I found some aspects of its execution lacking. I wish that it had been clearer about what repentance and faith looks like, and I think that it would have been better if the book's ending had been less abrupt, or at least had been sufficiently foreshadowed. This is still a good book, but it is not the best in the series.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
For the most part, this book conveys the gospel narrative in a way that children can follow and understand, but I found the final page spread very jarring. In the illustrations, people have crossed over into a white page's space of heaven, while an empty wheelchair remains on the dark page. Because none of the illustrated people were in a wheelchair previously, I found this very distracting. I know that the author's goal is to show how people will be healed in heaven, but because there was no set-up for this, it didn't work for me.
The Easter Fix encourages children to view Jesus as their savior and healer, and the note at the end provides additional context for parents and the text of Luke 24:1-8. However, even though this book tells the Easter story and shares the gospel, I found some aspects of its execution lacking. I wish that it had been clearer about what repentance and faith looks like, and I think that it would have been better if the book's ending had been less abrupt, or at least had been sufficiently foreshadowed. This is still a good book, but it is not the best in the series.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
November 22, 2021
Definitely recommended! I wish I had books from this author growing up!
May 22, 2023
A precious Easter book, regarding what Jesus had done for us. A book more so for older children but overall a great message.
February 9, 2021
What I like about the book:
Physical size, structure, illustrations, limited words per page, illustrations.
These books are 6.7" by 6.7"inch books. Made of thick paper, and the perfect size for little hands
1st page: A true story from the Bible.
well-done illustrations- friendly, warm, unique.
a wheelchair is included representing disabilities.
How the event is re-told, through the lens of the broken world, a broken relationship with God- and a fixer. Littles understand broken.
how when Jesus is alive- the pages are blank saying "not here"
Clear gospel presentation
Note for grownups in the back- so helpful and clear.
Scripture Text included in full: Luke 24:1-8 in NIV (not my preferred translation)
What I wonder about the book:
When Jesus is on the cross- it mentions that the cross is for 'bad' people. I think our culture is rejecting this word to describe people. I think it would have been just as easy to say a place for 'sinful' people.
The book uses the word broken which I like, but it never uses the word "sin."
Thankful to partner with the goodbook company and review this book.
Physical size, structure, illustrations, limited words per page, illustrations.
These books are 6.7" by 6.7"inch books. Made of thick paper, and the perfect size for little hands
1st page: A true story from the Bible.
well-done illustrations- friendly, warm, unique.
a wheelchair is included representing disabilities.
How the event is re-told, through the lens of the broken world, a broken relationship with God- and a fixer. Littles understand broken.
how when Jesus is alive- the pages are blank saying "not here"
Clear gospel presentation
Note for grownups in the back- so helpful and clear.
Scripture Text included in full: Luke 24:1-8 in NIV (not my preferred translation)
What I wonder about the book:
When Jesus is on the cross- it mentions that the cross is for 'bad' people. I think our culture is rejecting this word to describe people. I think it would have been just as easy to say a place for 'sinful' people.
The book uses the word broken which I like, but it never uses the word "sin."
Thankful to partner with the goodbook company and review this book.
February 22, 2021
Children know that when things are broken, we want them to be fixed. In The Easter Fix, Steph Williams helps you show your children how Jesus came to fix our friendship with God.
The World Needs Fixing
This book begins by assuming that the world needs fixing, and Jesus was sent by God to get it done. Looking at Luke 24:1-8, the book clearly lays out Christ’s death and resurrection. Importantly, the story says how Christ came to die for us.
With cute, clever, and colorful illustrations, this book was made to convey the emotion, drama, and joy behind the Gospel. What I most appreciated was a drawing of a woman standing up and pushing away her wheelchair - meant to show that our broken bodies will also be fixed in Heaven.
The Only One Who Can Fix Everything
By using the concept of broken and fixed friendships, this book will help your child understand what it means to be reconciled to God. It will make them long for a world where Christ returns to make everything better again. And it will point them to the only one who is able to do it: Jesus.
I received a media copy of The Easter Fix and this is my honest review.
The World Needs Fixing
This book begins by assuming that the world needs fixing, and Jesus was sent by God to get it done. Looking at Luke 24:1-8, the book clearly lays out Christ’s death and resurrection. Importantly, the story says how Christ came to die for us.
With cute, clever, and colorful illustrations, this book was made to convey the emotion, drama, and joy behind the Gospel. What I most appreciated was a drawing of a woman standing up and pushing away her wheelchair - meant to show that our broken bodies will also be fixed in Heaven.
The Only One Who Can Fix Everything
By using the concept of broken and fixed friendships, this book will help your child understand what it means to be reconciled to God. It will make them long for a world where Christ returns to make everything better again. And it will point them to the only one who is able to do it: Jesus.
I received a media copy of The Easter Fix and this is my honest review.
December 15, 2022
A very easy retelling of Jesus' death and resurrection for children that focuses on how Jesus' death pays for sins. A parent's guide is provided in the back as well as Luke 24:1-8 NIV.
This focuses more on the whys of Jesus' death and resurrection than a retelling of events. I can see it being a useful book for Christian families, especially kids who have heard the Easter story repeatedly but haven't really thought about the implications. The illustration style is cute, and this is a very quick read.
This focuses more on the whys of Jesus' death and resurrection than a retelling of events. I can see it being a useful book for Christian families, especially kids who have heard the Easter story repeatedly but haven't really thought about the implications. The illustration style is cute, and this is a very quick read.
April 14, 2023
Simple, short, easy to understand for toddlers and preschoolers. It briefly summarizes the Easter story (doesn’t go into specific events, but focuses on Jesus’s death and resurrection) and focuses on what Jesus care to fix (our sin problem), how He did it, and why it makes everything better
February 26, 2023
"This is the story of how God sent someone . . . to fix everything."
A great little story with great BIG truths!
And parents will love the "notes for grown-ups" at the end.
A great little story with great BIG truths!
And parents will love the "notes for grown-ups" at the end.
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