Book Review: The Donkey's Easter Tale by Adele Bibb Colvin, Illus. by Peyton Hamilton Carmichael

As Kiddo is not allowed chocolate yet, we tends to get more toys and books in her annual Easter basket (thanks EB), which of course she is quite happy with! So I am happy to bring you some excellent ideas this week, for items that would be great in your child's Easter basket this year!

Synopsis:  In this inspired retelling of Biblical stories from Jesus' adult life, death, and resurrection, a humble donkey shares with his grandchildren his experiences as a servant of Christ.


After carrying Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, the frightened and faithful donkey stays by Jesus' side during the Last Supper, the evening in the garden of Gethsemane, and his crucifixion. A witness to the glorious miracle when Christ rose from the dead on Easter Sunday, the donkey spreads the love of God and his faith to his grandchildren, urging them and all Christian children to bring the good news of Jesus' love for all living things to anyone who will listen.

Review: This is actually the sequel to the author's The Donkey's Tales (which tells the story of Jesus' life). Kiddo loved the story, as it echoed readings she is getting at church and school, but illustrator in a simple earnest way, from the donkey's perspective. Much like The Night Before Christmas, this is a story that can be read year after year, with your child getting more understanding about Christ's love, from it. We highly recommend it!


About the Author: Adele Bibb Colvin is a songwriter whose work has been featured in songbooks and worship services. Colvin received a B.A. in philosophy from Vanderbilt University and is an active member of her church. She is the author of Pelican's The Donkeys' Tales,a recount of Jesus Christ's childhood through the eyes of a donkey, the beautiful precursor to The Donkey's Easter Tale.


About the Illustrator: Peyton Hamilton Carmichael is an artist whose work has been exhibited in galleries throughout the southeast and New York. Carmichael graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Alabama and was the recipient of the Silver Bowl Award for Literature at the 1985 Birmingham Festival of Arts.




Disclosure / Disclaimer: I received this book, free of charge, from pelican Publishing Company, for review purposes on this blog. No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to post about it.