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Simon and the Easter Miracle : A Traditional Tale for Easter by Mary Joslin (2012, Hardcover)

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The gospels tell of Simon of Cyrene--"a man coming in from the country"--who was ordered to carry Jesus cross. Over the centuries, his story has been woven into a Polish folktale. In the tradition of The Three Trees this folk tale gives a fresh perspective on the Easter story.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherLion HUDSON PLC

ISBN-100745960588

ISBN-139780745960586

eBay Product ID (ePID)109303986

Product Key Features

Book TitleSimon and the Easter Miracle : a Traditional Tale for Easter

Number of Pages32 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicHolidays & Celebrations / Easter & Lent

Publication Year2012

IllustratorLuraschi, Anna, Yes

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorMary Joslin

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.2 in

Item Weight6.2 Oz

Item Length10.5 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

Dewey Edition22

Reviews"Joslin uses Christian imagery and simple, elegant prose to flesh out the Gospel's one-line story of Simon of Cyrene" - School Library Journal, "This quiet, gentle story fills a need for Easter-themed stories that go beyond bunnies and Easter baskets." Kirkus Reviews, "This quiet, gentle story fills a need for Easter-themed stories that go beyond bunnies and Easter baskets." Kirkus Reviews , "Joslin uses Christian imagery and simple, elegant prose to flesh out the Gospel's one-line story of Simon of Cyrene" -- School Library Journal

Grade FromKindergarten

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Dewey Decimal398.20943802

Grade ToSecond Grade

SynopsisThe gospels tell of Simon of Cyrene--"a man coming in from the country"--who was ordered to carry Jesus' cross. Over the centuries, his story has been woven into a Polish folktale. In the tradition of The Three Trees this folk tale gives a fresh perspective on the Easter story. When Simon the farmer brings his wares to market, little does he expect how he will be involved in the events of that very special day, nor how his items--bread, eggs, and wine--will become important symbols of Jesus' passion and resurrection, remembered throughout the ages. This picture book retelling of a traditional tale is both thought-provoking and engaging., The gospels tell of Simon of Cyrene--"a man coming in from the country"--who was ordered to carry Jesus' cross. Over the centuries, his story has been woven into a Polish folktale. In the tradition of The Three Treesthis folk tale gives a fresh perspective on the Easter story. When Simon the farmer brings his wares to market, little does he expect how he will be involved in the events of that very special day, nor how his items--bread, eggs, and wine--will become important symbols of Jesus' passion and resurrection, remembered throughout the ages. This picture book retelling of a traditional tale is both thought-provoking and engaging., Together with sophisticated artwork, a picture book retelling of a traditional European tale, with the events and meaning of the first Easter at its heart Both thought-provoking and engaging, this is the story of Simon of Cyrene --a man coming in from the country, as the Gospels refer to him--who was ordered to carry Jesus' cross. Over the centuries, his story has been woven into Polish folklore; when Simon the farmer brings his wares to market, little does he expect how he will be involved in the events of that very special day, nor how his produce--of bread, eggs, and wine--will become important symbols of Jesus' passion and resurrection, remembered throughout the ages., Together with sophisticated artwork, a picture book retelling of a traditional European tale, with the events and meaning of the first Easter at its heart Both thought-provoking and engaging, this is the story of Simon of Cyrene --"a man coming in from the country," as the Gospels refer to him--who was ordered to carry Jesus' cross. Over the centuries, his story has been woven into Polish folklore; when Simon the farmer brings his wares to market, little does he expect how he will be involved in the events of that very special day, nor how his produce--of bread, eggs, and wine--will become important symbols of Jesus' passion and resurrection, remembered throughout the ages.