Happy Easter

by Concordia Publishing House

• ISBN13: 9780758611048
• ISBN10: 0758611048
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-01-01
• Publisher: Concordia Publishing House

Summary

Cognitive development of children two to three years old includes increasing self-awareness, recognizing that books are for reading, recognizing cause-and-effect, following two-step directions, imitating adults, performing simple chores and activities, and understanding spatial concepts like near and far, up and down. Until about the age of four, their world consists of the here and now; they cannot understand the distant past (such as Jesus' death and resurrection) or anticipate the future (such as going to heaven). Although self-awareness is increasing, a child is not aware of his personal guilt until about age five. This board book teachs young children about their lives as Christians by showing photographs of familiar objects and activities related to Easter day. Using simple sentences and color photographs, Happy Easter acquaints the very young child to the routine of going to church, worshiping, celebrating with family and friends, and some traditions like hunting for Easter eggs.