Books with author Hitjo Garst

65 short stories about Abdu l-Bahá suitable for children s classes, for children to read themselves and for reading aloud. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Who was Abdu l-Bahá? Why was He called the Most Mighty Branch ? Why was he a prisoner for 60 years? The Most Mighty Branch answers these questions in a simple, straightforward style. The book covers all important events of Abdu l-Bahá s childhood, his imprisonment in Akká, his journeys to the West, and his significance as Centre of the Covenant of the Bahá í Faith. Beautifully written by Hitjo Garst, a writer for children with long experience of teaching children s classes, this translation by Olive McKinley captures the style and spirit of the original and is captivatingly illustrated by Anja Shanmugampillai.