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The Parable of the Lily by Liz Curtis Higgs- Children’s Book {GIVEAWAY}

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The Parable of the Lily by Liz Curtis Higgs 
Offers a wonderful lesson for children about grace, forgiveness, 
and God’s greatest Gift to us.
*ages 1-5
*Teaches kids the true meaning of Easter
*Best-selling series with over one million sold
*Timeless story about God’s grace
*Oversized board book format makes this easy for parent and child to enjoy together
Maggie, the farmer’s young daughter, loves getting gifts, especially mysterious ones. One wintry day, she receives a package in the mail. She excitedly opens the package to find a bulb buried in a crate of dirt. This was not what Maggie expected. She had hoped for a doll or a game, not a bulb that would one day become a plant. When spring comes, she finds the bulb in the cellar and tosses the lifeless thing into the garden, never to think of it again . . . until she walks outside on Easter morning and finds the most beautiful lily she has ever seen. Through the unique gift of a bulb, Maggie discovers the true meaning of Easter.

My Thoughts on The Parable of the Lily:
I love The Parable series. You might remember my review of The Pine Tree Parable around Christmastime. This Easter book is just as lovely. In only a few pages, simple enough to keep the attention of young children, a beautiful story is told that teaches little ones a lifelong lesson. When Maggie is initially disappointed, she finds that with patience and hope she is rewarded with something more beautiful than she could’ve imagined. I read this story to my little boys (ages 3 and 6) a few times before the youngest grasped the concept, but my six year old understood after the first time.
I decided to make the lesson real, and we’ve planted our own bulbs, which will hopefully bloom by Easter. 
If you’re interested in your purchasing your own copy of The Parable of the Lily, it’s available for purchase on Amazon.

Or, you can win a copy here!
I’d love to hear what makes Easter special around your house. Along with the symbol of Jesus and the cross, are there any object lessons or ways you teach your little ones about that great sacrifice Christ made? Let me know by leaving a comment, and you’re eligible to win your own copy of this sweet Easter book.


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I was provided a copy of this book for review by Thomas Nelson through Tommy Mommy. I only represent products I love on my blog, and my opinions given are 100% my own.

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  3. Candie L says

    We always teach the boys that whatever you do for the least of others, you do for Christ (when we help others in need). Thank you

    candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com

  4. ColleenMarie82 says

    The Easter Story is hard, because I think it is hard to talk to young children about death and to help them to be able to understand it can be tricky. I think just getting the main ideas of the story in their mind helps. I like the resurrection eggs that you use for Egg hunts.

  5. Jennifer says

    We read the story of Jesus and his sacrifice. We also have a few movies that help approach the subject to young children in a gentle manner.

  6. Valerie Taylor Mabrey says

    I use an Easter basket and show them the green grass as the new grass, eggs as new life, Chicks Jesus says we are like his chicks he wants to gather and then tell them about that a rabbit only makes anoise when it is dying. And Jesus only cried out when it was finished
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

  10. Kristie says

    We use some homemade Resurrection Eggs to help the kids learn about what Jesus did for us 🙂

    khmorgan_00 [at] yahoo [dot] com

  11. F.D. Pay says

    We use everyday situations to talk with the kids about the love Jesus has for them and what he really did for them. Every day there is an opportunity to remind them they are loved.

  13. Bobbi says

    We read the Easter story and talk about spring being a time when things come alive again, just as Jesus came alive again on Resurrection Sunday!

    bobbiberta [at] charter[dot]com

    • Hannah Almond says

      Do you mind me asking what book you use? I'm wanting to teach my 5 year old daughter the true meaning of Easter but am completely unsure on what book to use!