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In this beautifully illustrated collection of Bible stories, storyteller and author Libby Purves retells 29 of the best-loved stories form the Old and New Testaments. With her special gift for storytelling, Libby Purves evokes all the mystery and adventure of the original stories, while making them accessible for today's children. her clear and lively style makes the stories ideal for reading aloud, while Eric Thomas's magnificent illustrations tell the stories in pictures. Younger children will enjoy following each story through the beautifully detailed picture panels. Included are familiar stories such as God Makes the World, The Wise Men's Visit, The Crucifixion, and The Resurrection, as well as lesser-known ones, such as The Wedding at Cana. Each story is accompanied by a brief commentary, providing extra information on the background and underlying meaning of the story. A wonderful book for family reading, Favorite Bible Stories also provides an exciting and inspirational introduction to the people and events of the Bible.
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Libby Purves is a novelist, newspaper columnist, and radio broadcaster. She has hosted a weekly radio talk show since 1984, and has worked extensively in religious broadcasting, including the popular British series Mysterious Ways. Author of a number of books for children ages five to ten, as well as three widely translated books on family life, she is married with two children. Eric Thomas illustrated the popular DK title The Children's Illustrated Bible, which won the Christian Bookseller's Convention "Children's Book of the Year" award in 1995. He has worked as a freelance illustrator for many years, and has contributed to a wide range of books on subjects such as history and gardening.
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- PublisherDk Pub
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 0789420643
- ISBN 13 9780789420640
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages64
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