Talking with children about the stories of Holy Week — the triumphal entry, the last supper, Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection — can be difficult due to the heaviness and violence of the stories. Here are a few resources for talking with children about these stories in an age appropriate way.
Look-and-Find Easter Stories for Young Children: This children’s book tells simple stories for the triumphal entry through Jesus' ascension along with look-and-find pictures for each story. Read one story per sitting, and go at the pace of your child's curiosity.
Mary and the Gardener: Brings to life the Easter story as experienced by Mary Magdalene, the first person to see the risen Jesus.
Faithful Families for Lent, Easter & Resurrection: Offers theological notes for parents for talking about Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection in age appropriate ways along with at-home activities for Holy Week.
Woven: Nurturing a Faith Your Kid Doesn't Have to Heal From: This book provides simple and concrete tools for talking about God and the Bible in developmentally relevant ways and adaptable for your family's particular values, interests and schedule.
Take a peek through Mary and the Gardener, Look-and-Find Easter Stories for Young Children, or Woven the next time you're at church. All three books are on the featured books cart in the Kids' Sensory Space. While we ask that books remain in the building for all to enjoy, you’re welcome to take them into the worship center with you or curl up with one in the living room or alcove when you’re on site.