Hank Crutchfield, When Do Easter Eggs Hatch? (Bloomington, IN: WestBow Press, 2023), 26 pp.
Hank Crutchfield’s young son once asked him an intriguing question: “When do Easter eggs hatch?”
That sparked the idea for a simple and beautiful children’s book to help explain the true meaning of Easter. Crutchfield is a Marine veteran and citrus grower in Florida who, as a devout Christian, wanted to write a story that would help young children think about the real message of Easter. The result is a colorful story based around a child named Jack and his family.
The boy is curious and confused about a bunny bringing eggs, and his parents and little sister don’t have a good answer for his question about when the eggs hatch. The story is told in rhyme and written in easy-to-understand terms most young readers can grasp.
It follows the family to church on Easter Sunday, where the Sunday School class gives information about the resurrection of Jesus. But Jack is still wondering about the eggs. The family visits a beautiful meadow on their way home and gets involved in an Easter egg hunt. Jack finds an egg in which his father has put a note that answers the question in a gentle and uplifting way. The resurrection of Jesus is clearly taught and celebrated.
While the story is short, it would be excellent for parents or grandparents to share with young children. Sunday School teachers may also find the book a unique way to open a discussion about the Easter holiday and its true meaning.
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