The Legend of the Easter Robin by Dandi Daley Mackall and illustrated by Richard Cowdrey is the story of Tessa watching a robin build her next then lay eggs and then caring for them. Tessa worries when the weather turns cold, fearing the eggs will not hatch but her grandmother tells her to "trust the one who watches the sparrow and robins" but it does little to relieve Tessa's concerns. Dying Easter eggs together, Tessa's grandmother shares the Pennsylvania Dutch legend of how the robin got its red breast and that a robin is a reminder of Easter itself. What follows is a beautiful reminder of how God takes care of his creatures, no matter how small.
The story appears to be a reprint from 2010 with a different illustrator who also painted the charming illustrations for The Legend of the Candy Cane. Based on the look of the cover, I applaud the author's choice in reprinting as I think this cover and illustrations more appealing to children. Centering around Tessa's compassion and her grandmother's contagious faith, this story is destined to become an Easter time favorite for families. Hardbound with a cover to match, it is sturdily bound and the dust cover can be removed without losing the cover artwork since they are the same.
I did receive this book free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review and am in no way obligated to write a positive one.
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