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God Gave Us Easter

Illustrated by Laura J. Bryant
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Hardcover
$11.99 US
8.74"W x 8.76"H x 0.34"D   | 10 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Jan 15, 2013 | 40 Pages | 9780307730725
Age 3-7 years | Preschool - 2

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#1 ECPA BESTSELLER • USA TODAY BESTSELLER • This delightful picture book features the adorable polar bear Little Cub, talking with her father and learning about God’s design for the Easter season and what it really means—part of the bestselling God Gave Us series, with more than 5 million books sold!

“God loved us so much he wanted us to always be with him too. That’s why God knew he’d need to give us Easter.”

As Little Cub celebrates Easter with Papa, Mama, and her brother and sister, she begins to ask her papa questions about this very special day of the year. Papa lovingly explains God’s plans for his children, while taking Little Cub on a memorable walk through her stunning Arctic world, and he shares how Easter came about in clear, simple terms that even the littlest cubs can understand.
  • AWARD | 2019
    ECPA Book Sales Achievement Awards
ECPA bestseller
Publisher Weekly bestseller
USA Today bestseller
Wall Street Journal bestseller
Lisa Tawn Bergren is the author of over forty books, with more than 3.3 million copies sold. Her work includes children’s books, historical and contemporary fiction, women’s nonfiction, and gift books. A freelance writer and editor, Lisa lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She and her husband, Tim, are the parents of three children. View titles by Lisa Tawn Bergren
Laura J. Bryant studied painting, printmaking, and sculpture at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. She has illustrated numerous award-winning children’s books, including God Gave Us You, Smudge Bunny, and If You Were My Baby. Laura lives in Asheville, North Carolina. View titles by Laura J. Bryant

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“I love Easter,” Little Cub said.

“Me too,” Papa Bear said. “It’s even better than Christmas.”

“Better than Christmas? Why?”

“Because on Christmas, we celebrate Jesus’ birthday. But on Easter, we remember we get to be with him forever.”

“Forever?”

“Forever. That’s why God gave us Easter.”

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#1 ECPA BESTSELLER • USA TODAY BESTSELLER • This delightful picture book features the adorable polar bear Little Cub, talking with her father and learning about God’s design for the Easter season and what it really means—part of the bestselling God Gave Us series, with more than 5 million books sold!

“God loved us so much he wanted us to always be with him too. That’s why God knew he’d need to give us Easter.”

As Little Cub celebrates Easter with Papa, Mama, and her brother and sister, she begins to ask her papa questions about this very special day of the year. Papa lovingly explains God’s plans for his children, while taking Little Cub on a memorable walk through her stunning Arctic world, and he shares how Easter came about in clear, simple terms that even the littlest cubs can understand.

Awards

  • AWARD | 2019
    ECPA Book Sales Achievement Awards

Praise

ECPA bestseller
Publisher Weekly bestseller
USA Today bestseller
Wall Street Journal bestseller

Author

Lisa Tawn Bergren is the author of over forty books, with more than 3.3 million copies sold. Her work includes children’s books, historical and contemporary fiction, women’s nonfiction, and gift books. A freelance writer and editor, Lisa lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She and her husband, Tim, are the parents of three children. View titles by Lisa Tawn Bergren
Laura J. Bryant studied painting, printmaking, and sculpture at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. She has illustrated numerous award-winning children’s books, including God Gave Us You, Smudge Bunny, and If You Were My Baby. Laura lives in Asheville, North Carolina. View titles by Laura J. Bryant

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“I love Easter,” Little Cub said.

“Me too,” Papa Bear said. “It’s even better than Christmas.”

“Better than Christmas? Why?”

“Because on Christmas, we celebrate Jesus’ birthday. But on Easter, we remember we get to be with him forever.”

“Forever?”

“Forever. That’s why God gave us Easter.”

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