The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Easter Calendar

Carl Laferton is EVP Publishing/Editorial Director at TGBC. He is the best-selling author of The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross and God's Big Promises Bible Storybook, and also serves as series editor of the God's Word for You series. Before joining TGBC, he worked as a journalist and then as a teacher, and pastored a congregation in Hull. Carl is married to Lizzie, and they have two children. He studied history at Oxford University.

Catalina Echeverri is a Colombian freelance illustrator specializing in children's books. She is based in London, UK, and illustrated the best-selling The Garden, The Curtain and the Cross.

Lizzie Laferton is the author of There's a Lion in My Nativity! and co-author of The Garden, The Curtain and The Cross Sunday-School Lessons. She's married to Carl and has two children.

I’m always looking for fresh resources to help my children engage in the story of scripture and this devotional hits all the right notes. With simple language, engaging questions, clear truths, and a realistic timeframe (this is key!), this is a truly wonderful resource for even the busiest parents to help their children understand the power of the resurrection and God’s perfect plan. -- Laura Wifler (Co-Founder, Risen Motherhood; Co-Author, Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments)

This is a fantastic plan for families with young children for making the most of the full fortnight before the highest feast in the Christian calendar. I enjoyed previewing these as a daddy, and can’t wait to make this next Holy Week special for our kids—and the week before! For years, I’ve found walking with Jesus from Palm Sunday to Easter to be a spiritually significant annual habit—but it just always seems to go by too quickly. So why not make it two weeks and involve the kids? -- David Mathis (Executive Editor, desiringGod.org; Pastor, Cities Church, St. Paul, Minnesota; Author, Habits of Grace)

It’s hard for me to believe, but one of my favorite children’s books just got better. The Garden, The Curtain, and The Cross is both an outstanding introduction to the Christian faith and a soul-stirring encouragement to those who already believe. This devotional guide anticipates thoughtful questions, equips you to discover the answers, and presents the subject manner in a worship-full tone. -- Gloria Furman (Author, Labor with Hope and Missional Motherhood)

This is a wonderful way to prepare children for Easter. Each devotional offers an opening prayer, a Bible passage, and thoughtful questions to help your family engage with God’s word as they study together. Over the course of 15 days, you’ll be able to remember and reflect upon the big story of the Bible as you rejoice together in the good news of the story of Jesus. -- Melissa Kruger (Director of Women's Content, The Gospel Coalition; Author, 5 Things to Pray for your Kids)

What an idea! Use this to walk your family through the big story of the Bible to prepare for Easter. Let's do it! -- Ed Drew (Director, Faith in Kids; Author, The Wonder of Easter)