The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) has released the latest episodes of its re-launched Superbook animated series, including the story of Jesus' resurrection.

The twelfth episode, He Is Risen!, tells the ultimate story of Christ's love, sacrifice and the power of God, shown via "world-class animation that kids love."

"It's so easy for the true meaning of Easter to be overshadowed by colored eggs and Easter baskets," CBN said. "This year, you can make sure the children you love understand the story of God's greatest gift of all—Jesus Christ. ... Children of all ages love CBN's new Superbook, an Emmy-nominated, state-of-the-art animation series."

The eleventh episode, Jacob and Esau, reveals the story of repentance and forgiveness between the Old Testament brothers. The tenth episode, The Last Supper, shows how Jesus became the servant of all. The ninth episode, Miracles of Jesus, tells the story of God's unmatchable power to heal the sick and calm the storms. In episode eight, The Ten Commandments, Moses and the Israelites receive God's laws. The DVDs are available at the Superbook website.

Other episodes include In the Beginning (Creation), A Giant Adventure (David and Goliath), Let My People Go! (Moses and the Israelites' exodus from Egypt), Roar! (Daniel and the lions' den) and The First Christmas (Jesus' birth).

A popular animated TV series from the 1980s—which taught children the truths of the Bible—the original Superbook was launched in 1981 in an effort to bring the Bible to Japan. Like the new version, the original series featured a trio of characters—Chris, Joy and their toy robot, Gizmo—who traveled back in time to take part in the major stories of the Bible.

According to CBN, approximately 4 million-plus people watched each weekly episode of Superbook on television, resulting in the Bible becoming the best-selling book in Japan. Superbook has been viewed by 500 million people in 106 countries and translated into 43 languages.

In addition to the DVD series, CBN has created Superbook.TV, a website that allows children to create their own personal profile characters, play Bible-themed games, learn about God and His Word, listen to Superbook Radio and download a 30-day devotional.

Click here to watch Superbook clips.

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