The Berenstain Bears Easter Blessings Board Book

What Easter basket would be complete without a new Berenstain Bears book? Mike Berenstain continues his parents tradition of putting out an adorable book that gently lets us explore the Easter holiday with out little ones.

In The Berenstain Bears' Easter Blessings we meet up with our favorite Bear family on Easter morning. We start out with family breakfast and then the grandparents arrive with Easter baskets. After a little reminder that the baskets are for after church the whole family ventures out to partake in the Easter celebration at Chapel in the Woods.

Throughout the book little ones are reminded to give thanks for the blessings all around them. While the story of Christ's crucifixion isn't discussed it is pointed out that Easter is a time to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. This is a book intended for 2 to 5 year-olds so it is intended as a conversation starter for parents to introduce all that went on during Christ's last days as it becomes appropriate for the child's development stage.

As with all of the Berenstain Bears' books this one is adorable and sure to be read over and over. I recommend it for all the little ones at your Easter celebrations.

I was provided a book to facilitate my review.

The real meaning behind Easter is often lost in Easter Eggs and Chocolate Bunnies. While there is nothing wrong with these things, we often forget to remind our children that this is the day we celebrate that Jesus Christ is risen!

The Berenstain Bears Easter Blessings by Mike Berenstain stars everyone favourite Berenstain Bear family. Its Easter morning and the Bear Family is getting ready for church when Grizzly Gramps and Gran stop by with a basket of Easter goodies. Brother, Sister and Honey want to dig into the basket of Goodies right away only to be stopped by Gramps. Gran tells the Bears that they need to take some time to count their Easter Blessings first. As the Bears walk to church they are reminded of all the Blessings in life that are often taken for granted. When the Bears arrive at Church, Preacher Brown reminds them of the greatest Blessing of all our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He is risen!

The Berenstain Bears Easter Blessings is a great reminder for both young and old of why we celebrate Easter. As parents we often get caught up in giving our children presents on Easter and yet forgot to remind them that this is the day that we celebrate Christs resurrection. Like the Bear children, most children cant wait to dig into their Easter goodies and its up to us as parents to teach them the true meaning.

As the Bears walk to church they discover many of the blessings in their lives. This is a great opportunity to talk with your child about the blessings in their own lives. Friends, family, our home and even the weather are great blessings. My kids really related to the blessings that come from being part of a small church. I love how the author chose examples that all children can easily relate to.

The illustrations are the bright and colourful, staying true to the images we remember from past Berenstain books. The book itself is of excellent quality. Its is a sturdy boardbook with easy to wipe pages. I love the size of the book, 6.4 inches by 6 inches which makes it perfect for tiny hands.

The Berenstain Bears Easter Blessings is a great story for toddlers. While it doesnt go into details of Christs death or resurrection, it does focus on the most important thingChrist is Risen!

*Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of The Berenstain Bears Easter Blessings from First Look and Worthy Publishing in exchange for my review. All opinions are 100% my own.

Holding hands around a table; a focus on gratitude and shared celebration; dressed in their Easter best, the Berenstain Bears lead the way into a fun and family-oriented celebration of Resurrection Sunday. Presenting as normal the discipline of church attendance, prayer before a meal, and portraying the beauty of love and respect among extended family, Easter Blessings by Mike Berenstain (son of Stan and Jan who began the series in 1962) will come alongside the parents of young children with words and ideas for a meaningful celebration.

All the blessings that we enjoy (and take for granted) come through the hand of the God who orchestrated the miracle of the resurrection. Join the Berenstain Bears in counting and listing Easter blessings. Beginning with the glory of a spring morning and a cozy tree house, they move in ever widening circles to include friends, the church family, and the public servants who care for us and keep us safe. In the weeks leading up to Easter, write them on slips of paper to hang on a spring-branches bouquet, or toss them, one by one, into a festive Easter basket and then read them all during Easter dinner.

What a gift to hold this small board book in one hand and to share it with a tiny lap child, to join the Bear Family as they worship in the Chapel in the Woods, and to be reminded of the greatest Easter blessing of all:

Yes, He is risen! He is risen indeed!

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This book was provided by Worthy Publishing Group in exchange for my review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 : Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

I have always liked the Berenstain Bears. The illustrations are incredible and the focus of teaching children manners is fantastic. This book especially appealed to my love of God and teaching children that God and the blessings He gives is what is important about Easter. The candy, egg hunt, baskets, and toys should be secondary to that.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion.