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Archive - Books reviewed in 2006

Little Bunny’s Easter by Sophie Piper, illustrated by Gaby Hansen A charming original story, with light-hearted illustrations. The little Easter Bunny in her basket is bought by a family, but very soon gets picked up by Grandpa’s dog, and ends up dumped under a bush. Then follows various adventures with a lovely happy ending when the family find her again. Review by Mary Bartholomew  (08/02/06)

Lion Easter Favourites - Stories and Prayers for the Season by Various Bible stories re-told, legends and other material. A good collection, attractively presented as you would expect from Lion. Review by Mary Bartholomew  (08/02/06)

This Man Called Jesus - An easy to Run Easter Play by Eleanor Jeans This comes complete with music and cross-curricular project work – includes photocopy permission – Ideal for KS2 Section One contains all the information for the production itself. Section Two contains links to other curriculum subjects. Section Three links the material to the National framework for RE. Section Four contains the full script of the play. Finally, there is an appendix containing sheet music and word sheets for the songs. The play can be approached as a single performance, or the scenes may be divided up and performed by different classes on the same day or over a week. It is also possible to take just one particular scene and perform it in isolation. The play would also be suitable for use in a church situation, especially with midweek groups. Review by publisher  (04/02/06)

Colours of Easter - A Visual Approach to the Easter story using colour, sound and light. by Liz Dorton and Christine Wright Suitable for Sunday Schools and Holiday Clubs – Ideal for 6-10s – includes photocopy permission. The ideas in this book are based on the storytelling tradition in which learning is by hearing, by seeing, by experience and by doing. There are seven sessions which can be used as you choose over the season. Sessions 1-5 are suggested for on or around Good Friday, sessions 6-7 on Easter Sunday or later. For instance the basis for a Lenten Junior Church programme or an Easter holiday club. Visit the website of the creative team who devised and wrote this material. They work with ‘Children in Urban Situations’ (CURBS) www.curbsproject.org.uk Review by publisher  (04/02/06)

Play and Pray Through Lent Editor Kay Warrington A family resource; stories and activities to use with children at home - Ideal for 5-7a – Stories, Activities, Talk about ideas, photocopy permission. Comments from field tests at the start of the book show the diversity of the uses, home, school and church. Based on the Revised Common Lectionary, the book suggests ways in which children can engage with the story of Easter during the six weeks of Lent in a creative way. This is achieved using very simple visual items, such as a story cloth and card figures, to give an ongoing focus. The project covers all three years of the revised Common Lectionary and may be started in any year, (A, B or C) Review by publisher  (04/02/06)

Happy Easter By Richard Jefferson with Helen Gale A little book that will appeal to little fingers. The story of Holy Week and Easter told with few words and with bright pictures. Review by Mary Bartholomew  (22/03/06)

On That Easter Morning by Mary Joslin, illustrated by Helen Cann
ISBN: 0-745-94990-8 Price: £5.99	Published: January 2006
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The Story of Easter by Christopher Doyle and John Haysom
ISBN: 1-841-01455-9 Price: £6.99	Published: January 2006
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