Easter is one of the holiest Christian festivals. It is celebrated in order to
commemorate the return of Christ after crucifixion. This day is called as Easter
Sunday as it is celebrated on the Sunday that comes after Good Friday. On this
occasion Christians all over the world engage in merry making and celebrations.
There is feasting, celebrations and exchange of gifts. On the occasion of
Easter, children are gifted with interesting Christmas stories. The basic aim of
gifting these stories is to create a sense of recognition with the religion and
also for moral teachings.
The Story of the Easter Bunny depicts the origin of the legendary Easter bunny.
The Easter bunny is among one's adorable childhood icons and during Easter
children eagerly waits for the bunny to bring those colored eggs and gift
baskets. Author Katherine Tegen's delightful narrative portrays how an act of
kindness by a pet rabbit led him to become the Easter bunny. According to the
tale, it wasn't always the Easter Bunny who colored eggs and wove baskets for
the children on the eve of Easter--it was an old couple who lived in a snug
little cottage. Their petite white rabbit, however, always watched their
preparations closely.
As the couple grew old, the rabbit started helping them out in the task of
weaving baskets, coloring eggs, and delivering the gifts to village children.
When the man and woman become too old to continue their labors, the rabbit took
upon himself the task of distributing gifts for children. But eventually when
children came to know about bunny, he left the old couple to set up shop in the
shadow-filled wood, assisted by other rabbit friends. He finds a big hollow tree
with ample space for making the chocolate, coloring eggs, and for making
baskets.
Katherine Tegen's splendid story is ably complemented by Sally Anne Lambert's
watercolors that provide detailed images of the cozy cottage kitchen as well as
the rabbit den. These illustrations long with beautiful narration make the story
very interesting. This would be liked by children of all age group. You can
present this story to your kid this Easter and you both can have an interesting
bed time Easter story session. Enjoy reading the story of the Easter Bunny !
