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The Lion Book of Five-Minute Bible Stories

By Lois Rock
Series: Five-minute
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Five minutes. Big adventures. The Lion Book of Five-Minute Bible Stories by Lois Rock brings 20 much-loved Bible stories to life with warmth, clarity, and joy, all perfectly paced for just five minutes of reading. From Creation to Easter morning, these engaging retellings help children discover... Read More
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A bright and engaging collection of 20 Bible stories retold with fun and freshness, and designed to be read aloud in five minutes each.

A bright and engaging collection of 20 Bible stories retold with fun and freshness, and designed to be read aloud in five minutes each.

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Five minutes. Big adventures.

The Lion Book of Five-Minute Bible Stories by Lois Rock brings 20 much-loved Bible stories to life with warmth, clarity, and joy, all perfectly paced for just five minutes of reading. From Creation to Easter morning, these engaging retellings help children discover God's love, courage, forgiveness, and faithfulness in ways they can understand and enjoy.

Why families love this collection:

  • 20 classic Bible stories told in just five minutes each
  • Warm, accessible retellings by bestselling author Lois Rock
  • Ideal for bedtime, classroom, libraries and group reading
  • Bright, expressive illustrations by John Bendall-Brunello
  • Perfect for ages 3-7

What will your child discover?

  • Wonder - The story of Creation
  • Courage - David faces Goliath
  • Kindness - A stranger helps someone in need
  • Trust - Noah builds the ark
  • Hope - New life after loss

Each story begins with a short phrase capturing its key message, making it easy for children to reflect and remember. John Bendall-Brunello's lively illustrations add warmth, humour, and detail that invite children back to the pages again and again.

A timeless story collection for families and schools, perfect for sharing meaningful moments together.

Series: Five-minute

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781915748454

Publisher: SPCK Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 May 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Lion Cub Books

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 96pp full-colour

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Richard Johnson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 96

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lois Rock Series: Five-minute

About the Author

Lois Rock (Author) LOIS ROCK has established an international reputation as a children's writer. Specialising in Bible stories, prayer books, and information books, her books have been translated into over 30 languages with sales of 4million copies. Richard Johnson (Illustrator) Richard Johnson graduated with a degree in illustration from Loughborough University of Art and Design in 1999 andcurrently lives in Lincolnshire. Creating imagery for children of all ages is a particular passion ofRichard's. His illustrations can be seen in many books, including Aesop's Fables, If Elephants Wore Trousers, Around the World in Eighty Tales,The Peter Pan Jigsaw Book, and My Grandpa's Amazing Inventions.

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