"Many books about Easter do a good job of presenting the stories. Laura Alary goes much further - drawing out connections between the deep truths in the Eastertide narratives and the lived reality of children's lives. She names and frames the mysteries of Christ's Easter presence, the liberation that forgiveness brings and the life-changing love woven through the narrative in a way that is both revelatory and. 'Rise' offers Easter life and hope to all who read it." -Mary Hawes, Church of England's National Children and Youth Adviser, and Anglican . "Until now, there has never been a family-friendly book that meets the generations in their wonderings and emotions about Easter. In Rise, Laura Alary brings us another jewel of a resource for children, for families, and for those that walk alongside them. This little book holds space for meaty questions around why Jesus's death and resurrection looks different than those of our loved ones who have passed, provides ways to help process the emotions and questions around death and new life, and sets forth healthy paths for people of all ages to wonder together about how our faith helps us understand the newness that God has given us through Easter.

" -Elizabeth Christie, Consultant for Children's and Family Ministries, Practical Resources for Churches "I finally found the Easter book I've been waiting for! I am consistently amazed at Laura Alary's ability to take theologically intricate concepts and make them accessible to all. I don't know how she does it! Rise stands out above the rest because of its masterful storytelling and beautiful imagery. Furthermore, as one who has spoken publicly many times about the need for children's books to handle the death and resurrection of Jesus with care, I am eager to recommend this one, because it is so outstanding in its sensitivity. Thank you, Laura, for your great gift." -Traci Smith, author of Faithful Families "Laura Alary has done it again. This book takes readers right to the heart of Eastertide, where they will encounter the grief, wonder, surprise, and joy that wraps around the season. Through stories of resurrection in scripture and the world around them, one can't help but close this book and know that Jesus is alive. Hallelujah!" -David M.

Csinos, associate professor at Atlantic School of Theology and founder of Faith Forward.