Friends and Heroes: The Easter Story
Friends and heroes Series
What’s inside...
The life-changing events of Easter are faithfully retold in this storybook from the Friends and Heroes collection of stories from the Bible. The Easter story vividly shows how deeply God loves everyone and through Jesus' sacrifice makes a way for all people to return to God. With Bible references, the significant details are retold verse by verse so that children can engage and be inspired with the powerful message of Jesus' death and resurrection. Illustrations of the Bible stories are taken from the epic animated Friends and Heroes videos for 6-10 year olds that brings the inspiring stories of the Old and New Testament to a new, worldwide generation of children in the twenty-first century, whatever their faith or background.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How did the different characters in the story show bravery and friendship?
What can we learn from the way the characters helped each other?
How do you think the characters felt during their challenges?
In what ways can we be a hero to our friends and family?
What are some ways you can show kindness during difficult times like the characters did?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing, emphasize the virtues of empathy and kindness as illustrated in the book.
Use examples from the book to highlight how teamwork and courage can lead to positive outcomes.
Encourage your child to relate the story to their personal experiences of helping or receiving help from friends.
Promote a discussion on the importance of community and support systems during tough times, as portrayed in the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Compassion and empathy
Explanation: In 'Friends and Heroes: The Easter Story', children learn about compassion through characters who help and support each other during challenging times.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by noticing when someone around them needs help or comfort and taking actions to assist, whether it's sharing toys or offering a kind word.
Example Lesson: Bravery and courage
Explanation: The story portrays characters who stand up for what they believe in, despite fears and uncertainties, showing the importance of courage.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to face their own fears, whether it’s trying out for a school play, standing up to a bully, or attempting new activities that seem daunting.
Example Lesson: Importance of friendship
Explanation: The narrative emphasizes strong bonds between characters and how these relationships provide support and joy.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to value their friendships, be good friends themselves, and seek out positive social interactions.
Example Lesson: Resilience in adversity
Explanation: Characters in the book face challenges but push through them, highlighting resilience.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to persevere through their personal struggles, be it academic challenges or personal setbacks, understanding that endurance leads to growth.