An Easter Story for Children—and Adults By Carol A Brown When working with young children who have little or no understanding of death and resurrection of Christ, it is best to use concrete examples showing how new life actually happens. I tutor young school children in an afterschool program sponsored by my church. Children come from many different cultures, races, and backgrounds. The one thing in common is their interest and curiosity about the life and times of people from the Bible. Children usually relate well to David and his victory over Goliath, Adam and Eve creation story, and the birth of baby Jesus (though most of the time there is confusion about whether or not Santa Claus was at the manger scene). The most challenging story is the Easter Story. Explanations of death and burial can be daunting. Even with the death of a relative most children have not experienced the trauma of a funeral and the viewing of death in a casket. Very fe