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Bedtime stories are a ritual that is a joy for children and adults alike. This new Bible for young children provides a short story for every day of the year. So as you tuck young children into bed curl up and share a snippet from the Bible and enjoy times that are bound to be remembered. And of course if the story gets exciting they are short enough to read on...
Psalm 23 is a timeless classic and The Shepherd's Song is a delightful story opening this up for children. Read how the shepherd boy David learned of God's love and care for him. As he looks after the sheep David sees how God looks after him and is his good shepherd. Pleasing illustrations add to the delight of this book which would be a book to give - and to share.
The Sermon on the Mount is not usually considered the most obvious teaching for children yet the messages it contains are valuable for all ages. The Secret of Happiness presents the teaching of Jesus in a way that children of 5-7 will warm to. The story unfolds as Jesus preaches and each of the hearers can identify with something that he says. Characters in the story, and children listening to it, will find out how God wants us all to live happily and love other people. So stand alongside Reuben and his friends as they laugh - and listen to what Jesus has to say.
Who is Jesus? Come and see! Jesus, the baby in the manger is God's son, who calmed a storm, gave food to hungry people and make blind men see. Who is Jesus? Come and see! This delightful collection of episodes from the life of Jesus from his birth right through to his ascension is bound to appeal to young children. The text is child-like but not childish as the stories describe the events as they happened without sentimentality. Leena Lane and TS Spookytooth A beautiful picture book, focusing on the animals that children love to read about. Featuring all the best-loved Bible stories including God's Creation, Noah's ark, Joseph's journey as a slave to Egypt, Balaam's talking donkey, Elijah and the ravens, Daniel in the lions' den, Jonah's big fish and Jesus' stories about sparrows and sheep. With wonderful read-aloud text and quirky, imaginative illustrations, this is a perfect way to introduce children to the Bible and to the God who made all the animals. Bible Birds and Beasties is ideally suited to six- to eight-year olds. Vickie Howie, Krisztina Kallai Nagy Long ago, in the Church of St Nicholas in Oberndorf in Austria, Joseph Mohr wrote the words to the Christmas carol, 'Silent Night'. The music was composed by his friend Franz Gruber, to be played on a guitar... because mice had eaten through the organ bellows! This is the beautiful story of the mice that inspired the writing and singing of the famous song, imaginatively told by Vicki Howie and illustrated in a way that will delight young children by Hungarian-born Kriszta Nagy Kallai. Silent Night is ideal for Children ages 5-7.
Colourful Creation is a feast of sound and colour, awe and wonder, complete with beautifully detailed illustrations by popular artist, Honor Ayres. A joy to read both out loud and individually, Lucy Moore brings to life the story of creation in a vivid and funny way. God created a colourful creation, a gift to enjoy, treasure and care for. This is a book to help children see the world that God made as their own responsibility and to play a part in looking after it.
With colourful and imaginative illustrations, The Barnabas Book of Bible Stories is packed with excitement and fun. The adventures of God's people and the events of Jesus' life are told, remaining faithful to the original biblical account but still maintaining a sense of drama and thrills that will captivate young children's attention.
Sally Ann Wright When did Peter jump out of the boat? Why was the tomb empty? Children aged 7-11 can find out the answers to all these questions and more in this beautifully illustrated book. A beautiful hardback Bible for 7-11s, The Barnabas Children's Bible retells Bible passages in chronological, rather than biblical, order, presenting a continuous thread from Genesis to Revelation. An ideal gift for young children, My First Bible retells all the favourite Bible stories known and loved by generations of children, for children of today. Bold and colourful illustrations from Gillian Chapman bring the world of the Bible to life. Suitable for reading aloud with very young children, or for independent readers aged 4-6 years, the helpful index at the back show where all the stories can be found in the Bible. A giant board book - with a twist! This simple book of Bible stories will delight toddlers with hours of fun as they complete the pictures to tell the story. Very young children can take an active part in the storytelling, turning the wheel to choose the right pictures to match the short stories. The little elephant, amazed at all the different animals. The fish that live in the sea, the birds that fly from one end of the sky to the other. In wonder, he asks his mother, "Can God love them, wherever they go?". A beautiful story with captivating illustrations, Little Elephant is a bedtime story which will delight under-fives and assure them of God's everpresent love. The little zebra was born different - a white zebra without any stripes! As she grows up, she sees that all the other zebra have stripes and begins to notice that she is different. Through this story, children under five can learn that they are special to God, created as a unique individual. No matter what we look like, or what size or shape we are, we are loved by God and have a special place in his world. The ultimate introduction to Jesus for children aged 6-9. Through the stories collected in this book they will discover who he was, what he did, the things he taught and the people he met. From his birth through to his resurrection, the stories explore the Jesus of history who can still be known and loved today. Stories include 'The angel Gabriel', 'Jesus is born', John the Baptist', 'The lost sheep', 'The raising of Lazarus', 'The empty tomb' and many more! Full-colour illustrations by Gillian Chapman make this the ideal storybook for the telling of the good news of Jesus. «section: value=Who,What,WhyandWhen?»Who, What, Why and When?Sally Ann Wright Why did the world go wrong? Why was there a hole in the roof? Why did Jesus wash his friends' feet? Why did the angels sing? With beautiful illustrations, this book echoes the wondering questions children ask and introduces some of the best-loved Bible stories. A charming gift for baptism or christening. When did the sea divide? When did Jesus die? When did the walls fall down? Very young children will be delighted by this beautifully illustrated book with simple question-and-answer text, introducing favourite Bible stories and helping children learn about the God who made the world and who made people to be his friends. Ideal for reading aloud with young children. «section: value=BibleStickerbooks»Bible Sticker books
Su Box This fun sticker book contains the unfolding Bible stories of Christmas plus a backdrop on to which children can apply appropriate stickers, chosen from the sticker sheet in the middle of the book. Hours of interactive fun conclude with two handmade picture books. This book makes an ideal gift from parents, grandparents or godparents, or as a gift or prize from church or Sunday School. Christmas Sticker Collection is ideal for children aged 5-7.
This fun sticker book contains the unfolding Bible stories of creation plus a backdrop on to which children can apply appropriate stickers, chosen from the sticker sheet in the middle of the book. Hours of interactive fun conclude with two handmade picture books. This book makes an ideal gift from parents, grandparents or godparents, or as a gift or prize from church or Sunday School. The Creation Sticker Collection is ideal for children aged 5-7. «section: value=ExplorerBible»The Explorer Bible
The Explorer Bible is a fun-filled new way for five to seven year olds to read the Bible and learn about Jesus. In this bumper volume of activities, there are stories, prayers, puzzles and games, looking at everything from Noah building the ark, to Jesus turning water into wine. Make car journeys or wet afternoons fly by with the chance to make exploring the Bible a real adventure! «section: value=Lifttheflapbooks»Lift the flap books A unique retelling of the story of Easter morning. In the style of Knock, Knock, Who's There? Vicki Howie's attractive board book has interactive flaps to lift, perfect for younger readers to explore with a storyteller. Beginning with Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey, the story ends with first light on that fateful Sunday morning when Mary comes to the tomb to find the stone rolled away. Let children share in the excitement of discovering what Mary did on that special morning: the glorious, wonderful surprise that Jesus is risen! Lift the flap and see what lies beneath. Ideal for sharing the story of the first Christmas with under-5s. «section: value=Activitybooks»Activity books Introduces the child to fifteen key Old Testament Bible characters. Includes simple story, activity-packed puzzles and 'talk about' thought provokers on every page. «section: value=myfirst»My First Communion & A Child's Book of Saints
The celebration of a child's first Holy Communion is a very special event for the whole family. This book not only commemorates the occasion but takes the reader through the stages of God's relationship with him or her as outlined in the Bible. The author shares how much Jesus loves all who come to him at the beginning of that very special friendship. Christopher Doyle and Maria Cristina lo Cascio A Child's Book of Saints introduces children to men and women from different times and places who have shared the goal of living their lives for God. They put God and other people before themselves in their beliefs and actions every day. This book makes an ideal gift for young children as they begin to understand more about God, the church's history and how to live their lives for God. |
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The Barnabas Read-Aloud Bible
The Shepherd's Song
The Secret of Happiness
My First Book about Jesus
Colourful Creation
The Barnabas Book of Bible Stories
The Creation Sticker Collection
The Explorer Bible
My First Communion
A Child's Book of Saints