Looking for a traditional rendition of the Easter story to read to that darling 4- to 7-year old in your life? Tim Dowley's My First Story of Easter retells the biblical account in simple terms, complete with bright, cheery illustrations that are sure to put a smile on the face of the reader. This Easter, give the children in your life the best gift of all, a story that explains the reason for the season, not the Easter bunny and colored eggs, but...

At the trial of Christ, Theophilus, brilliant young assessore raised in the Roman aristocracy, stands behind Pontius Pilate and whispers, "Offer to release Barabbas." The strategy backfires, and Theophilus never forgets the sight of an innocent man unjustly suffering the worst of all possible deaths-Roman crucifixion. Three decades later, Theophilus has proven himself in the legal ranks of the Roman Empire. He has survived the insane rule of Caligula...

Using writings of Augustine, John Chrysostom, and a collection of ancient legends, the author presents the illustrated story of Dismas, also known as the "Good Thief"--from his early life through the end.