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The Children's Bible in 365 Stories

A story for every day of the year
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The Children's Bible in 365 Stories by Mary Batchelor offers a retelling of biblical tales tailored for young readers. This book condenses both the Old and New Testament narratives into a format that makes them accessible and engaging for children. With one story for each day of the year, it serves as an inviting introduction to the Bible's timeless lessons and messages.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this children's book if you're looking for an engaging and accessible way to introduce young readers to the stories of the Bible. With a story for each day of the year, it offers a continuous and manageable way for children to learn about biblical events and characters, fostering both spiritual education and a love for reading.

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The Children's Bible in 365 Stories

Here the whole sweep of the Bible is told in 365 rich stories. All the well-known episodes of are included, and in addition, the book introduces children to the whole spectrum of the Bible – for example the poetry and wisdom literature and the letters of Paul. With over 2 million copies in print this book is a huge success in every way!

Traverse the Bible in a single year, this colourful book is a great way to journey through God's word at a young age.

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The Children's Bible in 365 Stories is amongst Lion Publisher's most popular children's books. It contains 365 charming stories from the Bible that are told in child-friendly detail.

Mary Batchelor's book includes all of the most loved Bible stories, plus some that you may not have come across before. Children's Bible in 365 Stories also contains special features such as poetry, prophets, New Testament letters and more! There are also delightful illustrations throughout the book that will help children to engage with the stories.

The Children's Bible in 365 Stories is a comprehensive book for children which contains features that most children's bibles do not have space for. The book is bright and engaging, with a story for each day of the year!

"An imaginative arrangement, preserving the on-going interest of a serial.. The illustrations are excellent. and will hold the listener's eye if the book is being read aloud.. This selection provides a built in continuity which other collections lack." Church Times

"Many children's books retell Bible stories. This is one of the best for its factual, sensitive and imaginative approach. The stories are allowed to speak for themselves in a panorama of scripture from Genesis to Revelation, and each is beautifully and imaginatively illustrated. Here is storytelling par excellence, clear, uncomplicated, concise, superlative." Churchman

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The Children's Bible in 365 Stories by Mary Batchelor offers a collection of Bible stories spanning from Creation to Revelation, with a story for each day of the year. Reviews highlight its engaging and accessible storytelling style while retaining the original's dignity, making it a cherished introduction for children. The book's imaginative arrangement and excellent illustrations maintain interest, especially when read aloud, providing continuity often missing in other collections.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780745930688

Publisher: SPCK Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 January 1995

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Lion Children's Books

Edition: New edition

Illustration: Illustrations, colour

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by John Haysom

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 1158g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Mary Batchelor is the author of The Lion Book of Children's Prayers andThe Children's Bible in 365 Stories.

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