Goodbye to Goodbyes by Lauren Chandler

This is a retelling of the story of Lazarus dying and being raised by Jesus from John 11:1-44.

If you don’t already know, I am a big fan of The Tales that Tell the Truth series, and this is no exception. Maybe I’m getting soft the older I get, but the picture of Martha running to Jesus after her brother’s death kind of rips my heart out. Like the entire series, it’s beautifully illustrated and anchors itself in scripture. This could be a great read for children who have recently lost a loved one or timely to read around Easter. Regardless of when you read it, I think it will resonant in your child’s heart. I highly recommend this book!

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1. Why didn’t Jesus come right away when He heard Lazurus was sick?
2. Why did he cry about Lazurus dying if He knew He was going to raise him from the dead?
3. How is this story the same and different from the Easter story?