My First Easter by Tomie dePaola

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The importance of both family and sharing are emphasized in this board book with simple descriptions about Easter celebrations. Sparkling glitter and velvety flocking highlight Tomie dePaola's bright illustrations, while his easy-to-follow text explains the special traditions associated with the holiday.

Children's Literature

AGERANGE: Ages 3 mo. to 3.

Dyed eggs, new flowers (including an Easter lily), new clothes (including Easter bonnets), animals born in the Spring, Easter baskets delivered by the Easter Bunny, and an Easter egg hunt are all aspects of this family's celebration of Easter. Each watercolor spread shows the family preparing for and enjoying the activities that are also part of many family observances of the Easter Season. The simple sentences will be a delight to early readers, and even young listeners will grasp the meaning: "These are the animals born in the spring." Known the world around, dePaola's gentle watercolors are the perfect accompaniment for this early introduction to Easter. The board book format and its slightly larger size (approximately 7½ x 7½) will appeal to little people. The book is enhanced with flocking on the animals for a tactile experience and sparkly, decorated eggs for visual stimulation. It would be perfect for Easter baskets and especially fitting for the very "First Easter." Reviewer: Sheilah Egan

Product Details

• ISBN: 0448447908
  
• ISBN-13: 9780448447902
• Format: Board Book, 12pp
• Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
• Pub. Date: January 2008
• Sales Rank: 48,542
• Age Range: For infants or children in preschool