This highly successful children's Bible provides a story for each day of the year for 7 to 9 year olds. The artwork is truly attractive and of the very highest quality, warm and bright, giving fresh perspectives on the classic stories. Each story has approximately 250 words is complemented by a matching prayer. The Bible features full Bible references on each page as well as a 'story finder' to help the reader choose a story to suit the occasion, making this a complete resource and enable further exploration of the Bible as the child grows up.

Once, in Bethlehem, a special gift was given. Share the story at the heart of Christmas in this beautifully illustrated retelling - the story of Mary and Joseph, shepherds and angels, wise men following a star, a humble stable, and a special newborn baby cradled in a manger.

Once, in Bethlehem, a special gift was given. Share the story at the heart of Christmas in this beautifully illustrated retelling - the story of Mary and Joseph, shepherds and angels, wise men following a star, a humble stable, and a special newborn baby cradled in a manger.

This beautifully presented volume of classic Christmas stories from around the world is written for children aged 7+ to enjoy reading alone, or for reading aloud in a classroom setting or with family sitting round a log fire! A mixture of stories from the Christian heritage and more secular tales, these retellings all evoke the true spirit of Christmas around the world. Included are Nativity stories from the Gospels of Luke and Matthew, the stories of Baboushka and Papa Panov, Fir Tree and The Nutcracker. The whole collection sparkles with colourful and detailed artwork from Jane Ray. Praise for Jane Ray: "Rich in detail, Jane Ray's stunning illustrations capture the magic of our world" Julia Eccleshare about Stories for a Fragile Planet

This acclaimed children's Bible employs the successful formula of a story for each day of the year and is aimed at 7 to 12 year olds. The artwork is stunning and of the very highest quality - modern in feel, warm and bright, and giving fresh perspectives on the classic stories. Each story has approximately 250 words, and is complemented by a matching prayer. The Bible features full Bible references on each page as well as a 'story finder' to help the reader choose a story to suit the occasion, making this a complete resource and enable further exploration of the Bible as the child grows up. The Bible features full Bible references on each page as well as a 'story finder' to help the reader choose a story to suit the occasion, making this a complete resource and enable further exploration of the Bible as the child grows up.