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The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross Story Plus Easter Calendar Bundle

The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross Story Plus Easter Calendar Bundle

4.956521739130434782608695652 stars  from 85 reviews
Ages 3+
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About this book

Share the glory of the cross with kids by reading this storybook together, and then using the 15-door Easter calendar and included family devotional in the run-up to Easter.

The beautiful hardback Bible storybook for 3+ year olds takes children on a journey from the Garden of Eden to God’s perfect new creation. It is a gospel presentation that focuses on the significance of the temple curtain. God said “because of your sin you can’t come in”, but the moment the curtain tore in two, everything changed. Children will learn why Jesus died and rose again and why that’s the best news ever.

The Easter calendar is an innovative resource ...

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Specifications

Age range:
3+
Contributors:
Carl Laferton, Catalina Echeverri
Format:
Bundle
First published:
February 2023
Dimensions:
8.7" x 11.7" x 0.6"
Weight:
19.86 oz
Case quantity:
50
Language:
English
Pages:
4
Publisher:
The Good Book Company

Endorsements

Endorsement written for The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Storybook

Faithful, theologically rich children's books are a rare treat in Christian publishing. Laferton has provided us one of the best little treatments of biblical theology available for parents to read to their children. The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross not only teaches children stories in the Bible but the story of the Bible - one that culminates in the atoning work of Jesus Christ who gives broken sinners access to God. This book is a tremendous resource for parents and children who want to better understand the grand storyline of Scripture.

Dr R. Albert Mohler Jr President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Endorsement written for The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Storybook

My grandchildren loved this book—and so did I. Both the pictures and the words have made the Bible's story of redemption clear and beautiful. This is a book that invites us in.

Kathleen B. Nielson Ph.D, Author and Conference Speaker

Endorsement written for The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Storybook

I am so excited about this book! It is colorful, engaging, and creative, and that's just the icing on the cake! Our children receive invitations to participate in many different stories—stories of who they are, their purpose, and what God is like. The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross is a brilliant re-telling of the one story that rules all other stories. I cannot commend this book highly enough. Read it to your children, give it to your neighbours, and talk about what it means to live in light of the fact that the curtain has been torn.

Gloria Furman Author of Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full and The Pastor's Wife

Endorsement written for The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Storybook

This is quite superb. Beautifully written and illustrated, this tells the story of the gospel so captivatingly that little ones will want to read it again and again. I’m sure it will win many young lives to Christ.

Michael Reeves President of Union School of Theology

Endorsement written for The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Easter Calendar

I’m always looking for fresh resources to help my children engage in the story of scripture and this devotional hits all the right notes. With simple language, engaging questions, clear truths, and a realistic timeframe (this is key!), this is a truly wonderful resource for even the busiest parents to help their children understand the power of the resurrection and God’s perfect plan.

Laura Wifler Cofounder, Risen Motherhood

Endorsement written for The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Storybook

I’ve longed for a book like this, and now it's here. This book condenses incredibly complex stories into words and images that explain the story-line of the Bible in a way that young hearts will understand. Laferton has written a book that will help parents in teaching their children about the greatest news—the gospel—they could ever know.

Trillia J. Newbell Author of Enjoy, Fear and Faith, and United.

Endorsement written for The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Easter Calendar

This is a fantastic plan for families with young children for making the most of the full fortnight before the highest feast in the Christian calendar. I enjoyed previewing these as a daddy, and can’t wait to make this next Holy Week special for our kids—and the week before! For years, I’ve found walking with Jesus from Palm Sunday to Easter to be a spiritually significant annual habit—but it just always seems to go by too quickly. So why not make it two weeks and involve the kids?

David Mathis Executive Editor at desiringGod.org and author of Habits of Grace

Endorsement written for The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Storybook

'The Garden, The Curtain and The Cross' is a wonderful retelling of the world’s greatest story. With beautiful artistry on every page, it conveys the complexity of the human problem, and God’s ultimate sacrifice, with elegantly simple language and clever, powerful repetition, perfect for young ears. Children will be undoubtably be drawn to the paintings, and moved by the words.

Randall Goodgame Singer-songwriter, Slugs & Bugs music

Endorsement written for The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Easter Calendar

It’s hard for me to believe, but one of my favorite children’s books just got better. The Garden, The Curtain, and The Cross is both an outstanding introduction to the Christian faith and a soul-stirring encouragement to those who already believe. This devotional guide anticipates thoughtful questions, equips you to discover the answers, and presents the subject manner in a worship-full tone.

Gloria Furman Author of Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full and The Pastor's Wife

Endorsement written for The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Easter Calendar

This is a wonderful way to prepare children for Easter. Each devotional offers an opening prayer, a Bible passage, and thoughtful questions to help your family engage with God’s word as they study together. Over the course of 15 days, you’ll be able to remember and reflect upon the big story of the Bible as you rejoice together in the good news of the story of Jesus.

Melissa B. Kruger Vice President of Discipleship Programming, The Gospel Coalition; Author, Wherever You Go, I Want You to Know and Growing Together

Endorsement written for The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Storybook

Brilliant. You will want to read this with your children. Clear story-telling combines with evocative artwork, and the gospel shines through.

Josh Moody Senior Pastor, College Church, Wheaton

Endorsement written for The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Storybook

Children need help in connecting the various stories of the Bible so that it isn't a book of fascinating but unrelated stories. Biblical theology for children is therefore essential and Carl Laferton's lavishly illustrated book succeeds brilliantly in explaining the true meaning of Easter. A must-have for all who are involved with children.

Ian Fry Families pastor and former Director of Youth and Children's Ministry at Oak Hill College

Endorsement written for The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Easter Calendar

What an idea! Use this to walk your family through the big story of the Bible to prepare for Easter. Let's do it!

Ed Drew Ministry Director, Faith in Kids; Author, Raising Confident Kids

Endorsement written for The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Storybook

As a mother of four little children, I am always eager to find books that warm and guide their young hearts towards the big story of the Bible and the good news of Jesus. ‘The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross’ is one of those gems!

Keith Getty Hymnwriter; founder of Getty Music; author of Sing!

Customer Reviews

5.00 stars Excellent kid-friendly gospel summary

 

(Review written for 'The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Storybook')

Easy to read, true to scripture, and ties the entire gospel together. Great buy!

Thank you so much, Coltyn!

5.00 stars Great quality.

  Reviewer Program Member

(Review written for 'The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Storybook')

For our 2026 Easter program, we read "The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross," and wanted to have slides of illustrations pulled up so all kids could see. These images worked great. The art is nice and files were high quality.

We're so glad that you were able to use these illustrations in your Easter program, Noah! Thank you so much for sharing this review and for serving in kids ministry.

5.00 stars Wow! Well done. The best books I have ever purchased for my grandkids

 

(Review written for 'The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Storybook')

Engaging illustrations, narrative well worded, biblically accurate. A wonderful gift for my grandchildren starting at at 3

Thanks so much for this kind review, Sheila! We're so glad that your grandchildren are able to enjoy it! Thank you for pointing them to Jesus!

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