{"id":42830,"date":"2025-03-18T03:48:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T07:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redeemedreader.com\/?p=42830"},"modified":"2025-03-14T15:59:45","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T19:59:45","slug":"a-wonderful-surprise-by-sally-michael","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/redeemedreader.com\/a-wonderful-surprise-by-sally-michael\/","title":{"rendered":"A Wonderful Surprise by Sally Michael"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A Wonderful Surprise looks at Easter through the lens of<\/em> one short scripture passage which children are encouraged to memorize<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Wonderful Surprise<\/em> by Sally Michael, illustrated by Sengsavane Chounramany. New Growth Press, 2025, 24 pages.<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Reading Level:<\/strong> Picture Book<\/a><\/strong>, ages 4-8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recommended for<\/strong>: ages 4-8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part of The Verses to Remember Series from New Growth Press, A Wonderful Surprise<\/em> looks at Luke 19:38a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Beginning with Palm Sunday and moving through Easter Sunday, biblical events are retold alongside the refrain of “Blessed is the King….” By the end of the story, children will certainly be familiar with this verse to remember! Artwork is exuberantly cheerful, almost glowing. Even when people are frowning (and shouting “Crucify him!”), art is still colorful and vibrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back matter includes helpful resources for parents and Sunday school teachers about helping children memorize and helping them learn about God in the first place! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bottom Line<\/strong>: A cheerful way to both learn about Easter and memorize Scripture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n