The first question might be “Why do we celebrate Easter in the first place”? Is it because it’s another children’s day for candy, colored Easter eggs, and rabbits? Or does it have a religious significance? There are many reasons to celebrate this holiday that brings forth the season of new hope and new life.
In the book How the Rabbit Became the Easter Bunny, the people in Oohs and Ahhs land also had questions. They wanted a special way to celebrate Christ’s resurrection into heaven and the coming of spring. Other holidays had special traditions, but there was no Easter celebration. So they asked the Wise Man what to do.
The Wise Man asked the animals for their help. He needed to know the best way to represent rebirth, new life, forgiveness, peace, and love. So he asked the pig, which is said to be the smartest, who then suggested the chicken as she just sits around all day. A swift and clever animal was needed for delivery of special Easter symbols.
This story for children ages 3 to 10 provides an insight into why children color eggs for Easter. It also offers a reason why the rabbit is the ideal animal to express the love and hope of Easter throughout the land. Interaction among the reader and listeners is encouraged by imitating the vocal sounds of animals interviewed by the Wise Man.
Author Bob Bohlken is a noted story-teller and expert in the field of listening. He imparts his love of words, communication, and listening methods in his books. He is the author of four other “listening” books, including Listening to the Mukies and Their Character Building Adventures, Bobby Grow Up While Grandpa Listens, Listening to Rural Midwestern Idioms/Folk Sayings, and Learning to Listen with Significant Others.
If you go to Amazon and order right now, your children can have this beautiful 8 1/2 x 11-inch softbound book on Easter morning, or sooner. They will finally know why the rabbit became the Easter bunny and arrives on Easter morning.
Best to you,
Lee Jackson
Publisher
