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Books > Children's & Educational > Humanities > Religious education / world faiths > Christianity > The Bible
'A standout among books to share on Christmas Eve.' - Kirkus
Reviews (starred review) 'The Christmas Choir series launches with
this reverent and accessible adaptation of a favorite carol.' -
Publishers Weekly (starred review) Silent night, holy night All is
calm, all is bright Celebrate the magic of Christmas with this
beautifully illustrated book, based on the world's best-loved
carol. Rediscover the Nativity Story in all its glory - from
quaking shepherds to heaven-sent angels - as the song lyrics are
brought to life on every spread. The world's diversity is reflected
in a cast of characters with a range of skin tones. A gorgeous book
for all the family to share during the festive season. Part of 'The
Christmas Choir', a series of festive, lovingly illustrated lyric
books. See also The Twelve Days of Christmas .
Mary was very sweet, but she was quite an ordinary young woman. One
day, she was doing her jobs around the house, when suddenly the
room was filled with brilliant light. And there, glowing in the
corner, was a beautiful angel! "Hello," said the angel. "Don't be
scared. My name is Gabriel. God has sent me. You are going to have
a very special baby. He will be God's son, and his name will be
Jesus. He will grow up to be very wise and kind. He will help
people to love God and be good..." This book offers the perfect
introduction to the New Testament, selecting the best-loved and
most accessible stories and retelling them in a way that even the
youngest readers or listeners will be able to relate to.
There are 66 books in the bible and lots of things to learn. Copy
the missing words and colour the pictures. You' ll learn about God
and his Word. Extra verses sre included which teach about what the
bible does and who Jesus is. You will also discover about Hosea,
Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah,
Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi.
The Bible Just For Beginning Readers Designed especially for
children ages 4 7 who are just learning to read, the My Learn to
Read Bible shows little ones that God s Word speaks to them too
Incorporating the rebus method, this storybook Bible uses special
icons to help children discover new words and gain reading
confidence. Based on the easy to read New International Reader s
Version, the simple text is paired with charming illustrations that
bring the Bible to life. Each story ends with a special lesson to
help little hearts draw closer to God. It s the perfect resource to
help young ones grow in both heart and mind "
Mark Ludy s latest book will appeal to adults and children alike.
Digging deeper than the Sunday school tale of cuddly animals on
Noah s ark, the story follows the biblical text and illumines Noah
s relationship with God, his wife, family, nature, and humanity.
Ludy s world-class artwork lets people see, as though for the first
time, the beauty within this story - revealing a clearer picture of
the nature and character of God and his relationship to humankind.
It s immersive and epic in scale and scope. The wordless format
invites conversation and storytelling, key building blocks of
literacy. And as with his previous books, Ludy s signature mouse
Squeakers appears hidden on every page."
This latest offering in the best-selling Chicken Soup for the
Teenage Soul series explores a host of challenges faced by today's
teens. Teen contributors share their thoughts and feelings on
difficult issues, ranging from poor self-image to thoughts of
suicide, from family discord to coping with the loss, from peer
pressure to school violence.
The Beano meets the Bible. Over 60 stories in comic strip style,
from artists who broughts us the Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the
Sheep cartoon strips. Having worked on Sesame Street, Transformers,
Beano, Dandy and Marvel cartoons. Great for reluctant readers. Fun
for all ages!
This special padded boardbook will bring the people and the animals
involved in the Biblical flood to life for every young reader. The
attractive pictures and straightforward narrative retell how Noah,
his wife and his sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth escape the deluge in a
huge wooden ship. See all the wildlife they take with them on the
Ark, including parrots and toucans, snails and dragonflies, rabbits
and deer, foxes and wolves, and lions and tigers. This book is
perfect for reading aloud to little ones, or for more confident
readers to enjoy by themselves.
The ICB Precious Moments Bible makes an ideal gift for a special
child in an easy-to-read format accompanied with classic full-color
illustrations. For more than 40 years, Precious Moments (R)
characters have captured the hearts of young and old alike with
their heartwarming depictions of faith, family, and friends. These
soulful characters have come to personify biblical values of
loving, caring, and sharing. It's no wonder, then, that Precious
Moments Bibles have become a worldwide bestseller over the years
with more than 14 million copies sold! The Precious Moments Holy
Bible is an ideal gift for children ages 6 and up. This full-text,
easy-to-read International Children's Bible will be a sweet
keepsake, sure to be treasured for a lifetime. Children will
delight in full-color illustrations that capture the essence of key
verses: "Your word is like a lamp for my feet," "He heals the
brokenhearted," "Be strong in the Lord," "I can do all things
through Christ," "For God loved the world so much," and many more.
Features include: Full-color Precious Moments artwork with Bible
verses to help capture the attention of children as they relate to
the beautiful imagery Full-color presentation page, and church and
family history section to make this a Bible your child will cherish
Detailed ICB Dictionary for a better understanding of key Bible
characters and terms A convenient "Where Do I Find It?" index to
easily track down special biblical characters and events Key memory
verses to help direct your child through life Reading plans provide
an easy guide for children to enjoy the Bible on a daily basis God
is everything I need Bible verses provide comfort and encouragement
from the nature and character of God Names of God, Days of
Creation, Psalm 23, and Fruit of the Spirit features Readable
10-point print size displayed in a clear double column format
Take early readers on an adventure through God's Word with the #1
Bible for kids! The bestselling NIrV Adventure Bible (R) for Early
Readers gets kids 6-10 excited about God's Word! They will be
captivated with the full-color features that make reading Scripture
and memorizing their favorite verses engaging and fun. Along the
way they'll meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and
learn all kinds of things about the Bible. Most importantly,
they'll grow closer in their relationship with God. This Bible
includes the complete New International Reader's Version (NIrV)
which is written at a third-grade reading level and based on the
accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV). The
NIrV is perfect for children learning to read and explore the Bible
for the first time on their own. Over 10 million copies within the
Adventure Bible (R) brand have been sold. The Adventure Bible is
recommended by more Christian schools and churches than any other
Bible for kids! Features include: Complete text of the easy-to-read
New International Reader's Version (NIrV) of the Bible Full-color
design throughout - Makes learning about the people, places, and
culture of the Bible even more engaging Life in Bible Times -
Articles and illustrations describe what life was like in ancient
days Words to Treasure - Highlights great verses to memorize Did
You Know? - Interesting facts help you understand God's Word and
the life of faith People in Bible Times - Articles offer close-up
looks at amazing people of the Bible Live It! - Hands-on activities
help you apply biblical truths to your life Twenty special pages -
Focus on topics such as famous people of the Bible, highlights of
the life of Jesus, how to pray, and the love passage for kids, all
with a jungle safari theme Book introductions with useful facts
about each book of the Bible Dictionary/concordance for looking up
tricky words Color map section to help locate places in the Bible
Satin ribbon marker 9-point font size
The exciting true stories of heroes of the faith for 9- to 14-year
olds This giftbox collection of colorful trailblazer stories will
delight young minds. Each book in this box set contains the story
of a man who stood up for what he believed in. These fascinating
tales will draw readers in and inspire them to think about what
things are worth fighting for. Three of the characters in this box
set - John Calvin, John Knox and John Welch - were reformers, who
preached God's Word, no matter what it cost them. The other two
characters - John Newton and William Wilberforce - recognised that
slaves were people made in God's image and fought to abolish the
slave trade. These biographies follows the trailblazer's journey to
faith, and on to the work that God had planned for them. With lots
of dialogue, these engaging stories show how God uses normal
individuals to bring about his purpose. Each book in the
Trailblazer series features: Thinking Further Topics for each
chapter to help readers think about how what they've read applies
to their life today Timeline of important events in the lifetime of
each book's subject John Knox went from being a bodyguard to a
preacher of God's Word. He stood with his convictions - biblical
and political. Written by Catherine Mackenzie. John Calvin's ideas
were radical, his life was filled with dramatic events and dangers.
Find out how this great teacher changed the church. Written by
Catherine Mackenzie, this book inclues a summary of Reformed
theology and a bibliography. William Wilberforce fought to bring
freedom and relief from the terrors of the slave trade; it took him
forty-five years. Written by Derick Bingham, this book includes
Books for Further Reading, Places to Visit, a Prayer Diary and a
Life Summary of William Wilberforce. John Welch fell in with the
wrong crowd - then he met God. Find out how he became an
adventurous preacher couldn't be stopped even by a canon ball.
Written by Ethel Barrett, this book includes a Life Summary of John
Welch and John Knox, maps of the countries where John Welch lived,
and a summary of what life was like before the Reformation. John
Newton travelled the oceans to make money from slaves. Find out how
God changed his heart and life so that the slave ship captain
sought to free slaves instead. Written by Irene Howat this book
includes a Prayer Diary.
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