Summary: Jan Pienkowski’s Easter depicts the most important story in the Christian religion with stunning illustrations: black silhouettes and decorative gold ink against brilliant jewel-like colors. The text is selected from the King James version of the Bible (The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), and presents a clear and meaningful telling of the last supper, the betrayal by Judas, the trial...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2015
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1 available in Seasonal Juvenile Collection, Call number: J 226 PIECopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Holidays - Springtime Holidays, Call number: J 226 PIEPingry, Patricia A.
Summary: A young boy meets Jesus at the beginning of his ministry and then witnesses the events from Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem through his arrest, trial, and crucifixion to his Resurrection.
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Publisher / Publication Date: CandyCane Press 2000
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Thompson, Lauren
Summary: One starry night, as all sorts of animals watch over their young, Mary and Joseph watch over their baby boy, Jesus, in Bethlehem.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Margaret K. McElderry Books 2011
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2 available in Seasonal Juvenile Collection, Call number: JE THOWangerin, Walter.
Summary: The story of the last days in Jesus' life, from the Last Supper to his crucifixion and resurrection, told from the point of view of one of his disciples, Simon Peter.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zonderkidz 2000
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Winthrop, Elizabeth.
Summary: An adaptation of the Bible story of Christ's Crucifixion and Resurrection.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 1985
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1 available in Juvenile Holidays - Springtime Holidays, Call number: J 232.96 WINNhất Hạnh
Summary: Buddha and Christ, perhaps the two most pivotal figures in the history of humankind, each left behind a legacy of teachings and practices that have shaped the lives of billions of people over the course of two millennia. If they were to meet on the road today, what would each think of the other's spiritual views and practices? Thich Nhat Hanh has been part of a decades-long dialogue between the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Riverhead Books 1995
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 294.3 NHADahm, Evan
Summary: "A graphic novel retelling of Jesus Christ's descent into Hell between the crucifixion and resurrection"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Iron Circus Comics 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Oversize, Call number: YA 741.5 DAHLowry, Mark.
Summary: The lyrics to the Christmas song "Mary, did you know?" are brought to life through illustrations plus interpretive Bible verses.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Waterbrook Press 1998
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 230 LOWSummary: The case for the creator: Does contemporary scientific evidence point toward or away from a supernatural Creator? Featuring interviews with scientists and scholars from a wide range of disciplines, this remarkable film traces Strobel's own journey from spiritual skepticism to profound faith.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Lionsgate 2009
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD Nonfic CaPingry, Patricia A.
Summary: A brief retelling of the events of the first Easter, from Jesus' ministry through the crucifixion and resurrection. On board pages.
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Publisher / Publication Date: CandyCane Press 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Holidays - Springtime Holidays, Call number: BOARD PINYoung, Sarah
Summary: "Jesus Calling: The story of Easter, from bestselling author Sarah Young, uses storytelling from throughout the Bible, simple Bible verses, and short Jesus Calling devotions to show kids how Easter was part of God's plan from the very beginning"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tommy Nelson 2020
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1 available in KBL Holiday Storage, Call number: J 232.9 YOUCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: JE Hol YoungDunne, James Patrick
Summary: Young readers discover the true meaning of Christmas through a young shepherd's story told in a familiar and beloved rhyme scheme.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: JE Holiday DunneHaws, Dona Wilding
Summary: "From Joseph's carpenter bench to shepherds and wise men and finally Christ Himself--walk with us through the beloved Nativity story and share the events tha tled to our Lord's birth."--Page [4] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: CFI, an imprint of Cedar Fort, Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.2 HAWNellist, Glenys
Summary: "In the beloved rhythms and rhyme of the classic poem " 'Twas the Night Before Christmas," 'Twas the Morning of Easter tells the story of the resurrection of Jesus in a fresh, inspiring way and features joyful illustrations that bring the story to life for children"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zonderkidz 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE NELPienkowski, Jan (ILT)
Summary: Silhouettes against colorful backgrounds accompany verses from the Gospels in retelling the story of the first Christmas.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2011
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1 available in Seasonal Juvenile Collection, Call number: J 232.92 FIRSummary: Clavius, a powerful Roman Military Tribune, and his aide Lucius, are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD RiTabor, James D.
Summary: Discusses a recent archaeological discovery in Jerusalem that the authors claim is the earliest evidence of the resurrection of Christ, and reopens the historical discussion about the family tomb of Jesus.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 232.96 TABSummary: The live-action Christmas musical adventure for the entire family weaves classic Christmas melodies with humor, faith, and new pop songs in a retelling of the greatest story ever told, the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment 2024
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JOUSummary: Seen through the eyes of the Apostle Mark, this beautifully animated recreation begins with Jesus' joyful entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Then follows the drama of Christ's betrayal, arrest, and crucifixion--and His triumphant resurrection.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Home Video 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV GRESassi, Laura
Summary: The board book edition of Goodnight, Manger, written by Laura Sassi and illustrated by New York Times bestselling artist Jane Chapman, tells the story of Mary and Joseph as they try to lull Jesus to sleep in the noisy stable after his birth.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zondervan 2016