Love One Another

Written by Lauren Thompson
Illustrated by Elizabeth Uyehara
Published in 1948 (published again in 2000)

Why we chose this book:

To help T learn about Easter.

Mom's Review

The last week of Jesus' life and his resurrection are narrated.

This religious picture book is a straightforward narration of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, Judas's betrayal, the trial, the crucifixion, and the resurrection. Illustrations portray all events, including the crucifixion, but in an age appropriate way. Events are not glossed over, as in some of T's other books, but presented matter-of-factly. As I said in my review of The Story of Passover, I don't understand the point of conveying watered-down versions of faith. This was a good fit - it prompted much discussion, and T now has a better understanding of the events surrounding Jesus' death.

Son's Review
(age 3)

While reading (we discussed all of his questions, but including my answers would make this super long): 
Son: Is that Jesus? Why is Jesus wearing white? What means purity? What are disciples? Why is [the temple priest] angry? What does arrest mean?

Mom: Arrest is like when the police come and say you have to have a time-out.

Son: Why do the temple priests want Jesus to have a time-out?

Mom: Well, they feel like Jesus is going to make people not listen to them anymore, so they want the police to come and make Jesus take a time-out.

Son: That doesn't sound fair.

Mom: Why doesn't that sound fair?

Son: Because time-outs are bad. And Jesus is teaching good. Love is good.

Son: What does betray mean? What is the terrible thing that is going to happen [to Jesus]? Why are there Roman soldiers? Why were the disciples hiding? Why did Jesus die?

After reading:
Mom: How did this book make you feel?

Son: Sad because Jesus died.