God Gave Us Easter
By Lisa Tawn Bergren
The Story
A curious polar bear cub asks her papa about Easter, and together they walk through the Arctic world while he explains, in simple terms, why God gave us this special day.
Why It's Special
For the child who's just starting to ask the big why questions, this is the gentle, patient answer about Easter that meets them right where they are.
- Big idea: Faith's biggest ideas can be explained with love, patience, and the world right outside your door.
- Vibes: Tender, quiet, reverent, snow-bright.
Perfect For Kids Who
- are curious about why we celebrate Easter
- respond well to a parent patiently answering questions
- enjoy cozy animal families in picture books
- are working on connecting faith to everyday life
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & understanding: What did Little Cub want to know about Easter?
- Family connection: What did Papa show Little Cub on their walk through the Arctic?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Little Cub felt after Papa explained Easter to her?
- Real-life connection: What questions do you have about Easter that we can talk about together?
- Imagination: What would you want to show someone if you were explaining Easter to them, like Papa did for Little Cub?
