Synopses & Reviews
A bright, fully illustrated book for young readers to learn about the life of Jesus through 12 important stories These 12 stories each have an introduction to link its meaning to the world of the child and a closing prayer to say or to ponder. The stories are: Jesus Is Born, Jesus Grows Up, Jesus’ Important Message (from the Sermon on the Mount), Jesus’ Special Prayer (Our Father), Jesus Shares a Picnic (the feeding of 5,000), Jesus Heals a Little Girl, Jesus and the Man Who Was Rescued (Zaccheus), Jesus and the Very Busy Sister (Mary and Martha), Jesus’ Story of the Lost Sheep, Jesus’ Story of the Kind Enemy (The Good Samaritan), Jesus All Alone (the crucifixion), and Jesus and the New Beginning (the resurrection). The volume also includes an introduction and glossary.
Synopsis
The First Easter is a faithful and accessible rendering of the story of the last week of Jesus' life. The charming illustrations by Sophie Allsopp enhance this little hardcover book, adding detail and a warmth that will be appreciated by adult and child alike. A beautiful presentation of the first Easter, which makes a thoughtful little gift.
Synopsis
This book tells the story of the last week of Jesus's life, simply and straightforwardly faithful to the biblical accounts of his death and resurrection. The charming illustrations by Sophie Allsopp respectfully complement the great story, adding detail and warmth that will be appreciated by adult and child alike. This little hardback is a beautiful but very accessible presentation of the Easter story, which makes a thoughtful little gift.
Synopsis
The Bible story of the Easter festival, charmingly retold and illustrated for five-to-seven year oldsNow available in a smaller format, this book tells the story of the last week of Jesus's life, simply and straightforwardly faithful to the biblical accounts of his death and resurrection. The charming illustrations respectfully complement the great story, adding detail and warmth that will be appreciated by adult and child alike. This little hardcover is a beautiful but very accessible presentation of the Easter story which makes a thoughtful gift.
Synopsis
The story of the last seven days of Jesus's life, including his death and resurrection, is retold in this captivating book. The events are faithful to biblical accounts and are accompanied by charming, respectful illustrations that add detail and warmth that will be appreciated by adult and child alike.
About the Author
Lois Rock is the author of numerous children's titles that have been translated into more than 30 languages, including My Very First Bible, A Child's First Book of Prayer, and The Lord's Prayer and Ten Commandments.Sophie Allsop is the illustrator of numerous books, including Dear God . . . and Everybody Has a Teddy.