That Holy Week So Long Ago: The Seven Days That Led to Easter -- Matthew Boswell, Hardcover

10 Beautiful Poems by Hymn Writer Matthew Boswell Walk Children Through Well-Known and Less Familiar Days of Holy Week

While sharing the Easter story with children, it's easy to rush from the pain of Good Friday to the victory of the empty tomb. But each day leading up to Jesus's resurrection holds special meaning. On the road to the cross, the Savior taught, prayed, and fulfilled many Old Testament promises. Retelling these stories through 10 poems for kids, Matthew Boswell displays the beauty of Holy Week day by day.

This illustrated book includes short, memorable rhymes about Holy Week, with individual poems dedicated to Palm Sunday, Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday, Spy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Resurrection Sunday. Descriptive and memorable, each retelling helps kids picture the timeline of the Easter story. Along with poetry, Boswell briefly summarizes the biblical significance of each day. Kids will love reading and reciting this fun book as they learn more about Jesus's life, ministry, and sacrifice.

• Illustrated Rhyming Book for Easter: Beautifully crafted poems explain the significance of each day of Holy Week, from Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday
• Written by Matthew Boswell: Respected pastor and hymn writer
• Additional Resources: Includes a note to parents, along with brief summaries of Holy Week, Palm Sunday, Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday, Spy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Resurrection Sunday
• A Great Holiday Gift for Ages 5-10: Fun rhymes encourage biblical literacy and family discipleship

Author: Matthew Boswell
Publisher: Crossway
Published: 02/17/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9798874900991
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 12/15/2025

About the Author

Matthew Boswell (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is a pastor at the Trails Church in North Texas. He also serves as professor of worship ministries at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is an author and hymn writer, known for songs including "His Mercy Is More" and "Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery." Boswell lives in Texas with his wife and four children.

Helena Perez Garcia is a London-based illustrator who specializes in portraits, editorial illustration, and book illustration. Her work is inspired by art, literature, and films, and has been featured by publishing houses, publications, and newspapers, such as Penguin Random House and BuzzFeed.