{"product_id":"branch-a-resurrection-story-9780802856159","title":"Branch: A Resurrection Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eGod's creation is celebrated in a radiant, poetic retelling of the biblical story.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the beginning of all things, God spoke, and a family tree sprouted in the dust. Adam and Eve were the first branches, but soon this beautiful tree came to include Noah, Abraham, Jesse, King David, and eventually Jesus...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRebecca Janni's \u003ci\u003eBranch \u003c\/i\u003eretells our journey from sin to salvation through stirring poetry and a wonderfully accessible metaphor of trees, gardens, and plants. Luminous art from Michelle Carlos overflows with striking Old and New Testament imagery, which is explained further in back matter notes from the author and illustrator. Whether readers are hearing this story for the first--or hundredth--time, they'll find something new to discover on this expansive journey from Genesis to Revelation. \u003ci\u003eBranch \u003c\/i\u003eis an unforgettable book to share during all seasons, especially around Christmas and Easter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rebecca Janni\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Eerdmans Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/22\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 52\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.11h x 8.67w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780802856159\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebecca Janni \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of \u003ci\u003eSpin \u003c\/i\u003e(Grosset \u0026amp; Dunlap), \u003ci\u003eJammy Dance \u003c\/i\u003e(FSG), and the \u003ci\u003eCowgirl \u003c\/i\u003epicture book series (Dutton). \u003ci\u003eBranch \u003c\/i\u003ebegan as a poem she wrote for her church's Easter celebration.. As research for the story, Rebecca examined the role of trees in the Bible--from Genesis to Revelation--and read various biblical translations, looking for every mention of trees, branches, vines, and seeds. A native of Iowa, Rebecca recently moved to St. Paul, Minnesota, where she lives with her family. Visit her website at rebeccajanni.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichelle Carlos\u003c\/b\u003e is a Filipina artist based in Stuttgart, Germany. She has illustrated almost a dozen books for children and young adults, including \u003ci\u003eThe Roach King of Raleigh \u003c\/i\u003e(Blink), \u003ci\u003ePast Watchful Dragons \u003c\/i\u003e(Word on Fire), \u003ci\u003eA Little Bit of Everything \u003c\/i\u003e(Sleeping Bear), and Nikki Grimes' \u003ci\u003eLullaby for the King \u003c\/i\u003e(Beaming). Michelle's work for \u003ci\u003eBranch\u003c\/i\u003e draws from her Catholic upbringing, her interest in the universe's origins, biblical trees and birds, and other subjects. Follow Michelle on Instagram @misheru_does_art and visit her website at michellecarlos.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Rebecca Janni \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48968492417181,"sku":"9780802856159","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_27191282-42ad-4615-9327-6d8205a7f815.jpg?v=1790752088","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/branch-a-resurrection-story-9780802856159","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}