The Great Waking Up
The Story of Easter
Published on 13. January 2026
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-0-593-58060-8 (ISBN)
Description
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.
“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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Random House USA Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Second Grade, Interest Age: From 3 to 7 years
Product notice
Paper over boards
Illustrations
FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS
Dimensions
Height: 223 mm
Width: 223 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
286 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-593-58060-8 (9780593580608)
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E-Book
01/2026
Random House Children's Books
€7.99
Available for download
Persons
Sarah Shin is a Korean American theologian who loves helping the church share the story of Jesus. She is the author of Beyond Colorblind and is currently earning her PhD in systemic theology at the University of Aberdeen. Sarah is married to Shin and they live with their daughter in Scotland.
Shin Maeng is a Korean American illustrator living in bonnie Scotland. He loves roaming around Scottish ruins, going on adventures with Jesus, and sharing those stories with new and old friends.
Shin Maeng is a Korean American illustrator living in bonnie Scotland. He loves roaming around Scottish ruins, going on adventures with Jesus, and sharing those stories with new and old friends.