A sumptuous presentation of the traditional Easter story of Jesus Once, long ago, lived a man named Jesus. Many people flocked to hear his message about God?s love and forgiveness. When powerful people had Jesus put to death on a cross, his followers were in despair. But that was not the end-it was really a beginning. Celebrate the Easter tidings with this timeless and beautiful retelling retelling of the passion story, drawing on key episodes from the Gospels. Told in words resonant of the Bible and illustrated throughout with a mixture of full page art, vignettes, and borders, in calming yet rich yellows, blues, and greens, this is a picture book to be enjoyed year after year. About the Author Mary Joslin is the author of a number of books on spirituality, including The Goodbye Boat, The Minstrel?s Tale, andThe Tale of the Heaven Tree.Alida Massari is an award-winning artist and the illustrator ofStories of the Saints.