A few weeks ago we noticed more and more Robins in our yard. I told my boys that this was a sign that spring was around the corner, since we never see a robin during the winter months. The Legend of the Easter Robin talks about how the robin is a sign that Easter will soon be arriving. This beautifully illustrated and written book helps your children see just how much God loves all of us and the sacrifices he made.
About the book:
In the center of the nest lay one perfect egg, the color of a spring sky. The father robin sat on a branch nearby, guarding his family. Tressa spotted raccoon tracks below and a blue jay eyeing the nest. “Gran, how are we going to keep the egg safe?” “We’ll have to leave that one to the Creator,” Gran said. Robins have built a nest on the window ledge at Grandmother’s house! Tressa is thrilled―and concerned. What will happen to the sky-blue egg laid by the mother robin?
As more eggs appear, Tressa witnesses the daily drama of the robins’ nest and learns how God cares for all creatures. Besides watching the birds, there are Easter eggs to color. And there is a very special story to hear―a tale of long ago about one small bird with a very big heart. How did the robin get its red breast? Tressa is about to find out as Gran tells her the story of the Easter robin.
Our family has enjoyed reading this book. I love that the Robin’s egg is used to show faith and how God cares for all creatures. When it goes into the legend part of the story, I was impressed with how the illustrations became more “powerful”. I felt it really helped to bring the story to life. I don’t think we will ever look at the Robin the same way again. Now when I see a robin, I think of the sacrifices Jesus made for us.
Along with this being an amazing story that gently shows children the meaning of Easter, it also has a fun Easter tradition in it. My husbands grandmother used to always make the Easter birds and hang from a tree, but it isn’t something we have ever done in our little family. I can easily see us creating Easter birds to hang on our tree every year after reading The Legend of the Easter Robin. We have already started our birds, and the kids are excited to get them finished.
Where can I purchase this book?
The Legend of the Easter Robin can be purchased at Zondervan for $16.99
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The Legend of the Easter Robin
