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Simon and the Easter Miracle: A Traditional Tale for Easter

von Mary Joslin

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Retells a Polish folktale about Simon of Cyrene, and how he witnessed a miracle on his farm on Easter morning.
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This is the first time I have reviewed a kids book here on my blog, but as the father of three young kids, reading kids books comprises the better part of my reading. I also am highly invested in their spiritual formation, so when Kregel Publications offered me an Easter kids book, Simon and the Easter Miracle, I jumped at the opportunity to review it.

Synopsis: Based on a traditional Polish folktale, Simon and the Easter Miracle tells the story of Simon, a farmer, heading to Jerusalem to sell his wares at the market. When he gets into the city, on a busy festival day, he sees an angry crowd sneering, shouting, “Crucify Him!” and a beaten prisoner struggling under the weight of the cross. A solider orders Simon to put his wares down and to carry the cross for the prisoner. As Simon nears the man to take the cross, the prisoner thanks Simon and Simon is amazed at his gentle sincerity. He asks the man what he did to deserve death and he replies with a shrug, “Preaching a message of peace.”

Simon carries the cross and when they came to the place of crucifixion, he leaves, unable to bear the cruelty and jeering of the man’s enemies. He returns to his wares only to find his pack had been overturned, his bread trampled, his wine spilt and all but a dozen eggs broken. Dismayed, he carries the dozen eggs home knowing it was hardly worth his time to sell them at the market.

At home, after a day of Sabbath rest, he finds the dozen eggs he brought home broken and empty as though hatched. He walks out to his olive grove and sees a dozen white doves and understands these birds as a sign of God’s peace because God blesses all those who work for peace. And he noticed how quickly spring had “warmed the new city’s crop.”

How well is the story told? Does it reflect the Great Story?

Mary Joslin tells this story in an engaging and interesting manner. It is well paced and full of symbolic significance (trampled bread and spilt out wine at the moment of crucifixion, broken eggs, the doves, Simon’s crops). As a children’s book, most of these symbols will not be readily understood by young readers ( i.e. my children) but it does open up interesting discussions.

I was disappointed that the author had Jesus giving the reason for his crucifixion as his ‘preaching a message of peace.” Clearly there is more to it than this, the Prince of Peace didn’t bring peace but a sword, pitting family members against one another. Jesus was crucified because he challenged the social, economic and political institutions of this day. He didn’t go to the cross for preaching a message of peace, but to obtain our peace with God and others. Preaching peace doesn’t get you killed, calling into question the ‘peace’ of the establishment does.

So while I think Joslin is fine writer, this doesn’t come off as a full-orbed account of the gospel. Perhaps Joslin thought that little kids wouldn’t yet fully understand, but there is so much in this book that is over their heads so I see little excuse for softening this point.

How Well is this Story Illustrated?

Anna Luraschi did a nice job of illustrating this story. I enjoyed looking at the various pictures and images. My one complaint is that Jesus, Simon and all the other characters in the book are pink-skinned rather than boasting Mediterranean olive-toned complexions. I know too many children and adults who were hurt by an eurocentric presentation of the gospel and have rejected Jesus as being a “white man’s God.” So perhaps if this is only read by white kids in a white community, no harm no foul, but I really would have loved to see some colors besides pink and pasty. I would suggest reading this book alongside others which are more culturally sensitive.

How did my kids like the book?

My kids loved the illustrations and they sat through multiple readings, asking questions and were engaged by the story line.For this reason I like the book even if I think Joslin oversimplifies Jesus crucifixion. Lots of Christian kids books miss the point at one point or another. A Christian parent’s responsibility is to fill in the gaps where necessary. This book does tell the story of Christ’s crucifxion (and resurrection, symbolically). Because of the rich symbolism here, it might be a fun book to read along side ‘resurrection eggs’ or a similar activity.

Thank you to Kregel Publications for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for this fair and honest review. ( )
  Jamichuk | May 22, 2017 |
Simon and the Easter Miracle tells the story of a farmer who is on his way to market when he encounters Jesus being beaten and forced to carry his cross on the way to his crucifixion. Simon is enlisted by the Roman soldiers to help Jesus carry the cross. This encounter changes the way Simon views the world. The author does a good job with the telling of the story. The text is simple and straight forward as well as lyrical and beautiful. I’m not sure that a young child would understand all the imagery (such as the hatched eggs representing the open tomb), but I like the imagery nonetheless because it creates perfect discussion points for parents and children. The illustrations are colorful and inviting, especially at the end of the story where Jesus’ resurrection is depicted in the sudden appearance of spring. This is an ideal story to share with children at Easter as it emphasizes the peace and the promise of Christ as well as the hope and joy of spring.

Please note: In accordance with FTC guidelines, I received a free review copy from Kregel Publications in exchange for an honest review. ( )
  TheLoopyLibrarian | May 15, 2013 |
Traditional tale for Easter. This book tells the story of the man who carried the cross for Jesus when he could no longer do it.
  JudesThree | Mar 27, 2013 |
This is a wonderful children's story....if you don't mind that it's not the complete telling of the Easter story from the Bible. However, that being said, this is a wonderful children's story that is filled with vibrantly created illustrations that tell the tale perfectly. I have a 7 year old and 9 year old boy and they both were captivated by the story and the pictures.

I partook in an Easter drama at the church I used to attend, and in the drama we portrayed Jesus' crucifixion, complete with Simon carrying the cross. As I read this with my boys, I was taken back to that drama and the way it makes one feel. That's what is portrayed in this story. How Simon's life was forever changed by simply carrying the cross of the one who died for our sins. The retelling of Jesus' resurrection is portrayed in a wonderful, easy to understand for those young children who are learning to read, and who are captivated by story time.

I highly recommend this 4 Book worthy children's book to all who are looking for a fantastic children's book. It would make the perfect addition to any home library for that Easter story time tradition, or for that Sunday school class for the little ones who love to read! ( )
  ReviewsbyMolly | Apr 5, 2012 |
With Easter coming up this week I thought I would share this interesting story - with a twist. It is more of a "folk tale" than a Bible Story because it doesn't tell the whole story. I would of liked to see a page in the back with the story/scripture typed up to support the actual story for older kids/adults.

I had never heard this folk tale - yes, I knew about the man ordered to carry Jesus' cross on the day of his Crucifixion but I had never heard this particular story. Peter was a man who gone to the village to sell produce (eggs and vegetables) and ended up having to carry Jesus' cross. After Peter returns to get his things he discovers all of his goods were destroyed except 12 eggs - which end up hatching after the Sabbath.

The illustrations in the book remind me of many of the little Bible Story books that we had when I was little. The pictures are simple and tell the story beautifully. BUT do be aware this isn't a story that is based on the Bible (other than the man who carried Jesus' cross and Jesus' Crucifixion) - it's almost a combination of the Easter story and where Easter Eggs came from - there is no mention of Jesus' resurrection. I would use it along with a children's picture bible that includes the whole story of Easter.

Kregel Publications provided a copy of the book for review on Classic Children's Books. No money exchanged hands and I was not required to write a positive review. ( )
  tiinaj1 | Apr 1, 2012 |
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