The Great Waking Up: The Story of Easter

By Sarah Shin

Introduce children to the hope and promise found in the Resurrection with this one-of-a-kind picture book, which retells the story of Easter through the eyes of a young girl living at the same time as Jesus.

"This book is guaranteed to light up families' homes and hearts with the hope, the truth, the beauty and the life that God promises."--Sarah McConnell, Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland Kids Network Leader, and Kids Pastor at Catalyst Vineyard Church

Anastasia loves to dream.

Every morning, she shares the wonderful adventures from her dreams with her mother, Anika. And each night, Anika tells Anastasia about the dreams of their people to inspire new ones.

Her favorite is the dream of the Great Waking Up, the day when there will be no more death And that dream feels close to coming true as Anastasia watches the Deliverer, Jesus, heal and awaken people from a deep, dark sleep. So when Jesus is crucified, Anastasia is left heartbroken. How can the Great Waking Up happen if He is not here?

But hope is not lost...because Anastasia will soon discover the tomb is empty and that Jesus is risen The Great Waking Up has begun

Join Anastasia on a journey of dreams and faith, where hope transcends despair, and the promise of eternal life brings joy to all.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593580605
• ISBN13: 9780593580608
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Waterbrook Children's
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.6" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

The Perfect Picture Book for Easter!

This beautiful story invites children to follow young Anastasia as she dreams of a glorious future—the Great Waking Up—when death will be no more. Journey through powerful Bible stories of new life and awakening, from Elijah in the valley of bones to Lazarus, culminating in Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection. Told through the eyes of a young girl, this vividly illustrated Easter story offers a wonderful way to share the hope, renewal, and everlasting life that Jesus offers. It's perfect for helping little ones understand the true meaning of Easter! There is also a helpful guide at the back of the book that provides scripture references for the Bible stories mentioned. I revived a copy of this book from the publisher. My review reflects my honest opinion.