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The Empty Tomb

By Brian Sibley
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The Empty Tomb is an illustrated chapter book tailored for children aged 6 and above, providing an easy-to-read retelling of the Easter story through to Pentecost. It vividly recounts events from Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, and Jesus' death and resurrection, to his Ascension and the joyful celebration of Pentecost. The narrative closely follows biblical accounts and captures the emotions and wonder experienced by Jesus' disciples. Stylish illustrations by Stephen Waterhouse enrich the story, making these foundational Christian events accessible and engaging for young readers.
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This book is ideal for young children aged six and over, suitable for bedtime reading or use in group settings such as Sunday schools or family devotion times. It provides a gentle and authentic introduction to the Easter story and Christian teachings, making it appropriate for parents, teachers, and carers wishing to explore these themes with children.

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An illustrated retelling of the Easter story in short chapters ideal for 6+ years

An illustrated retelling of the Easter story in short chapters ideal for 6+ years

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

This illustrated chapter book for 6+ year olds about Easter through to Pentecost is ideal for reading at bedtime or using with children in a group setting.

This easy to read and engaging retelling of the Easter story is a perfect introduction to the stories of Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, the death and resurrection of Jesus, his Ascension, and Pentecost. Read about the procession of the singing crowd as Jesus entered Jerusalem and the moment Jesus shared the bread and the cup at the Passover meal. Discover how the disciples' sorrow turned to joy and wonder when they saw Jesus once again in their presence after his death, eating and drinking with them. Be immersed in the excitement of Pentecost and the inspiring speech by Peter that led to the baptism of 3,000 people.

The stories in The Empty Tomb closely follow the accounts in the Bible and are written so that they can be read alone or read aloud. Stylish and witty illustrations bring these events of the first Easter through to Pentecost to life.

More by this author and illustrator:

More Bible stories by Brian Sibley and illustrated by Stephen Waterhouse are included in Favourite Bible Stories. This collection of 30 great stories, which are selected from the Old and the New Testaments, creates a lovely gift of inspiring bedtime stories for children, with astonishing and inspiring tales of people who came to know and believe in God, and the miracles and teachings of Jesus. Most of all, these treasured stories tell of the love of God.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780745979748

Publisher: SPCK Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Lion Children's Books

Edition: New edition

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Stephen Waterhouse

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 187.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 48

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Brian Sibley Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

BRIAN SIBLEY is a writer and broadcaster with a longstanding passion for the writings of C.S. Lewis. His books include The Land of Narnia and Shadlowlands: The True Story of C.S. Lewis and Joy Davidman. He is also known for his highly acclaimed BBC serializations of the Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings.

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