The Story of the Real Easter Bunny - Paperback

by Judy Reinsma (Illustrator), Judy Reinsma (Author)

Joshua is a curious little bunny. He lives with his mother and siblings in a garden, on a hill in Jerusalem during biblical times. When strange people come into their garden home, and curious events begin happening near a huge "den" in the hillside, Mother rabbit warns them to stay way and be safe. But a curious little bunny can't change his nature. While his family is scared, Joshua is fascinated. He just can't help himself. He must find out what is happening at that intriguing hole in the hill covered with a large stone. What he sees is scary, but not enough to cure his curiosity. When strange things begin happening he just has to go see what is going on. On resurrection morning, his curiosity leads him to become the first to see and meet the risen Lord Jesus, making him the first "Easter Bunny". Bring the story of Jesus' death and resurrection to life with touching simplicity, Judy Reinsma's children's book is an extraordinary fusing of the secular tale of the Easter Bunny and the true meaning of Easter. Imbued with the gentle, caring, and loving nature of Jesus, it is the perfect reminder to all that Easter is indeed a Christian holiday. Charming wtercolor illustrations enhance the text for a reading experience that is inspiring and engaging for parent and child alike. "The Story of the Real Easter Bunny" is a touching and uplifting spiritual story that will help teach children about the gifts He bestowed on us all that extraordinary morning.

Author Biography

All children love the Easter Bunny, but as a Christian mother and grandmother I thought the fantasy figure who brings baskets of candy had overshadowed the true meaning of Easter. Seeing the wild bunnies hopping around at night on my California ranch gave me the idea of how a family of bunnies might have been out and about on the hillside where Jesus was buried, watching and worrying about what they saw. With the story of the resurrection tied to the lives of an imaginary bunny family living in Jerusalem, the events surrounding Jesus' three days in the tomb are told in a new and different way; from the perspective of a curious little wild bunny, Joshua. The watercolor illustrations reflect my vision of the adventures of Joshua and his family as they become part of this wonderful event. This is the story of the real Easter Bunny who is there to meet the risen Lord Jesus on that very first Easter morn.