Eight Days with Thomas: An Easter Story follows the pattern of The House That Jack Built. The entire week after Easter, nine different people told Thomas they saw and spoke with Jesus. Each day Thomas becomes more and more exasperated because he did not believe that Jesus was alive. Eight days after the resurrection of Jesus, Thomas finally sees Jesus and believes. The watercolor illustrations by Todd Jenkins bring this powerful Bible story to life.
It is a common practice for Christian families, schools and churches to read Bible stories to young children, but they only use secular books for the process of learning to read. What if we could add another set of books to make learning to read even better. The “better” is children using Bible stories to assist in the process of learning to read. The process of retelling Bible stories with repetitive language is a proven method for strengthening literacy and deepening understanding.
This approach is a winner on three key fronts:
By weaving repetition into Bible storytelling, children not only grow as readers but also embrace the timeless wisdom of these cherished narratives - creating a strong foundation for both literacy and faith. In addition to being powerful resources for children learning to read, these books have become a favorite purchase for grandparents looking to encourage and foster a love of Jesus in generations to follow.
