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The Easter Blessing

Faith and Hope in the Parable of the Butterfly
By Erin Guendelsberger
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Celebrate the joy of Easter with this original telling of the Easter story through the meaningful and child-friendly parable of the butterfly. Grow kindness, hope, and faith in this Easter picture book with light Christian themes from the creators of the New York Times bestselling book,... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Celebrate the joy of Easter with this original telling of the Easter story through the meaningful and child-friendly parable of the butterfly.

Grow kindness, hope, and faith in this Easter picture book with light Christian themes from the creators of the New York Times bestselling book, The Christmas Blessing!

In this gentle retelling of the parable of the butterfly, a garden full of animals eagerly await the return of their teacher, Caterpillar, who has entered a cocoon for the season. Will they be able to keep faith, lean on each other, and wait with hope for their friend to return?

The Easter Blessing is a beautifully illustrated, rhyming holiday read-aloud that celebrates the themes of Lent, Holy Week, and Easter through the eyes of forest animals. Perfect for kids ages 4-7, it encourages faith-based values with a heartwarming message of hope.

A special blessing at the end invites families to reflect together, making this book more than just a story - it's a tradition you'll treasure year after year.

Whether you're building a holiday library or searching for a meaningful gift, The Easter Blessing delivers a timeless message of faith and togetherness wrapped in the joy of Easter.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781464254697

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 January 2027

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Wonderland

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Gail Yerrill

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 206.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 40

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About the Author

ERIN GUENDELSBERGER is the NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author of LITTLE RED SLEIGH and writes children's stories and poems. She studied writing at Hamline University and Bowling Green State University and now pursues adventure in Ohio with her husband, daughters, and a cat named Hennimore.

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