Number of Pages: 20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Holidays & Celebrations
Series Title: VeggieTales
Format: Board Book
Publisher: Worthy Kids
Age Range: Baby - 3 Years
Book theme: Easter & Lent
Author: Melinda Lee Rathjen & Greg Fritz
Language: English
About the Book
"The Great Easter Egg Hunt is finally here! Larry, Petunia, Junior, and the others each hope to find the very best egg. But when Bob declares a shocking winner, it reminds them of the true meaning of Easter."--Back cover.
Book Synopsis
Join the Veggies as they hunt for eggs and discover the true meaning of Easter in this fun and exciting board book.The Great Easter Egg Hunt is finally here! The Veggies can't wait to see what's inside their eggs. Petunia wants an egg with something sparkly and pretty, Laura and Junior are hoping for candy, and Larry is searching for silliness, as usual. But when Junior finds his egg empty, he soon discovers that it is the best egg of all, because it represents the empty tomb and Jesus' Resurrection on Easter. Perfect for little ones embarking on Easter egg hunts of their own, this sturdy board book teaches children the true reason for Easter in a fun and engaging way.
About the Author
Greg Fritz led the marketing team at Big Idea/VeggieTales for years and is well-versed in all things Veggie, including advertising, promotional partnerships, and product development. At work Greg displays a fortitude similar to Bob the Tomato, but at home he displays more of Larry's whimsical spirit--a trait that comes in handy as he and his wife raise their five children. Greg lives in Franklin, Tennessee.
Melinda Rathjen grew up in southern Illinois, reading past her bedtime whenever she could get away with it. As an editor at WorthyKids, she still spends a lot of time reading, though stealth and flashlights are rarely necessary. She lives in Franklin, Tennessee, with two very opinionated cats.