In this stunningly illustrated Easter addition to his best-selling Action Bible titles, Sergio Cariello, tells the story of the events surrounding Jesus' death and resurrection and appearances to His Followers and others, through the eyes of 25 different witnesses-including the colt he rode to Jerusalem, an olive tree in Gethsemane, the criminal on the cross, and Mary Magdalene. Includes age-appropriate questions keeping everyone engaged.
Although they do not have super powers like the Easter Bunny, dogs Petey and Old Jack enlist the help of their animal friends to decorate and deliver colorful eggs to expectant children when the famed rabbit falls ill.
Text from the King James Bible and stained-glass illustrations depict the story of the last week of Jesus' life, his crucifixion, and his rising from the dead.
For 2,700 years, Jews in Iran have celebrated Passover to commemorate the Exodus of their ancestors from Egypt. Iranian Jews residing in Los Angeles have experienced another exodus in their lifetimes, leaving Iran after the Islamic revolution in 1979. The Fifth Question examines the Persian Passover tradition in the Iranian-American Jewish community in Los Angeles, reflecting on intergenerational continuity through the eyes of three generations. Parents...
Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, has to make a decision about a troublesome preacher called Jesus. As pressure builds to execute Jesus, Pilate's wife, inspired by a prophetic nightmare, urges him to leave Jesus alone.
Now that she is ten, Lailah is delighted that she can fast during the month of Ramadan like her family and her friends in Abu Dhabi, but finding a way to explain to her teacher and classmates in Atlanta is a challenge until she gets some good advice from the librarian, Mrs. Carman.
"In Passover, young readers will learn about this Jewish holiday and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday. A labeled diagram helps readers understand the symbols of Passover, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Passover online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...
Miriam has especially looked forward to the Passover seder at her grandparents' home because it is her first year to ask the four questions, but the unexpected arrival of triplet lambs complicates her family's plans.