That Holy Week So Long Ago: The Seven Days That Led to Easter
10 Beautiful Poems by Hymn Writer Matthew Boswell Walk Children Through Well-Known and Less Familiar Days of Holy Week
While sharing the Easter story with children, it’s easy to rush from the pain of Good Friday to the victory of the empty tomb. But each day leading up to Jesus’s resurrection holds special meaning. On the road to the cross, the Savior taught, prayed, and fulfilled many Old Testament promises. Retelling these stories through 10 poems for kids, Matthew Boswell displays the beauty of Holy Week day by day.
This illustrated book includes short, memorable rhymes about Holy Week, with individual poems dedicated to Palm Sunday, Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday, Spy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Resurrection Sunday. Descriptive and memorable, each retelling helps kids picture the timeline of the Easter story. Along with poetry, Boswell briefly summarizes the biblical significance of each day. Kids will love reading and reciting this fun book as they learn more about Jesus’s life, ministry, and sacrifice.
- Illustrated Rhyming Book for Easter: Beautifully crafted poems explain the significance of each day of Holy Week, from Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday
- Written by Matthew Boswell: Respected pastor and hymn writer
- Additional Resources: Includes a note to parents, along with brief summaries of Holy Week, Palm Sunday, Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday, Spy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Resurrection Sunday
- A Great Gift for Ages 5–10: Fun rhymes encourage biblical literacy and family discipleship
“Matthew Boswell has applied his massive lyrical talents to a wondrous, poetic retelling of the greatest week in human history. This book is perfect for families new to the faith and for families already familiar with the old and glorious story. The gracious heart of this story is mirrored in the beautiful illustrations. This has the power to become a new classic for Christian families.”
—Adam Griffin, Lead Pastor, Eastside Community Church, Dallas, Texas; Host, The Family Discipleship Podcast
Format: Hardcover with Jacket