That Holy Week So Long Ago
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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 Holiday Gift for Ages 5-10: Fun rhymes encourage biblical literacy and family discipleship
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SKU (ISBN): 9798874900991
Matthew Boswell | Illustrator: Helena Garcia
Binding: Cloth Text
Published: February 2026
Publisher: Crossway Books/ Good News Publishers
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