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Click to enlargepadSorry, we are sold out. This Easter, why not give a creative Easter basket that explains the traditions and meaning of the holiday to 7-to-10-year-olds? This generously sized basket (click photos for larger images) includes:
  • The Story of Easter, a charmingly illustrated book by Aileen Fisher
  • A beautiful tin basket with wooden handle
  • A lamb hand puppet for imaginative play
  • A large, handpainted flower cookie
  • A cross-shaped lollipop
  • An egg featuring a stylized cross and chocolates inside
  • A personal notepad featuring the cross on the cover
  • A brightly colored gel pen
About the Book: With an informative text and glorious illustrations, this book explains both how and why people all over the world celebrate Easter. It tells the biblical story of Jesus’ Resurrection and then describes how people honor this day and the origins of these traditions. Hands-on activities help draw children into the spirit of this joyous celebration of rebirth.

Author Biography: Aileen Fisher has written many books for children and has received the prestigious NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for the body of her work. Ms. Fisher lives in Boulder, CO.

Stefano Vitale’s distinguished illustrations grace many books for children, including Chalotte Zolotow’s When the Wind Stops, an ALA Notable Book of 1996. Mr. Vitale lives in Oyster Bay, NY.


"The Story of Easter" Basket EAS03pad$25.99pad
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