Synopses & Reviews
Accessible, compelling text that speaks to today's children, from a foremost reteller of the Bible This wonderful children's Bible combines expert Bible knowledge with crafty storytelling. The reliable text is faithful to the spirit of the original Bible and comprehensively covers key Bible themes and stories, while the imaginative style reflects the variety of the Bible itself via reportage, poetry, history, letters, and more. The beautiful illustrations, which have the design qualities of a modern classic, complement as well as add meaning to the stories.
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"This superb retelling . . . smoothly weaves together a memorable, extensive narrative. . . . Filled with expressive action, the glowing, folk-art watercolors are arranged around the crisp, easily readable text. . . . Although there are many fine Bible-story collections, this is a worthy addition to the genre." —School Library Journal
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"Watts' retellings from the Old and New Testaments are vivid and evocative, introducing young readers to the mystery and wonder of this great book. . . . Marvelous stories to rival any edge-of-the-seat video." —Booklist
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"A real treat . . . built to withstand endless reading and re-reading. . . . [The] narrative is dramatic and poetic by turns. The illustrations, by Helen Cann, are beautiful and fresh." —Church Times
Synopsis
Accessible, compelling text that speaks to today'schildren, from a foremost reteller of the Bible The Bible for Children contains more than 200 Bible stories, retold by playwright and filmmaker Murray Watts and elegantly illustrated by beloved artist Helen Cann. The stories comprehensively cover key themes of the Bible; they are faithful to the meaning and spirit of the original Scripture. The imaginative style reflects the variety of the biblical text riveting stories, reporting, poetry, history, letters. The Bible for Children is a visual delight, filled with illustrations that add meaning to the stories. The rich color and the exquisitely drawn faces and settings draw readers into the emotion and power of all that happens. This book for 7-12 year-olds has the design and drama of a modern classic."
About the Author
Murray Watts combines expert Bible knowledge with skillful storytelling to successfully reach today's children. Helen Cann is the illustrator of Baboushka, A Childs Book of Celtic Prayers, Prayers from the Bible, and Who Laid the Cornerstone of the World.