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The Children's Pocket Bible

By Selina Hastings
Series: DK Bibles and Bible Guides
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The Children's Pocket Bible by Selina Hastings is a beautifully illustrated compendium tailored for young readers. It presents stories from both the Old and New Testaments in a language accessible to children, capturing the essence of these classic tales while offering moral lessons and timeless wisdom.
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This book may appeal to you if you're looking for a beautifully illustrated introduction to the Bible tailored for young readers. It simplifies traditional stories, making them accessible and engaging for children, while providing moral lessons and a sense of wonder. Perfect for parents seeking a meaningful addition to storytime.

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The Children's Pocket Bible by Selina Hastings is a beautifully illustrated retelling of the Bible, perfect for children and families to enjoy together.

This collection comprises influential and inspiring stories from both the Old and New Testaments, helping children learn and interpret the messages and meanings of the Bible. Major events, such as the creation, the nativity, and the resurrection, are explored in depth and detail.

The classic stories are retold in simple, accessible language suitable for children, with beautiful illustrations that bring the words to life. The book also introduces younger readers to sacred sites of religious significance, from the peak of Mount Sinai to the shores of the Sea of Galilee.

Colourful photographs and illustrations of key people and places, along with geographical maps of locations from the Bible, provide fresh insight and aid understanding. Important quotations from the King James Bible are included, complete with useful references to chapter and verse.

This family favourite is an ideal gift for children and serves as a continuing source of learning to which readers can return time and time again.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241515273

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Eric Thomas

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 144.0mm

Height: 172.0mm

Weight: 583g

Pages: 320

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Penguin Books Religion & Spirituality Selina Hastings Series: DK Bibles and Bible Guides

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