Books published by publisher Barnabas

"Who Cares?" contains a clearly laid-out retelling of the Parable of the Good Samaritan, suitable for photocopying to big book size and computer colouring if required. The story itself is followed by a comprehensive Activity Bank (Sentence, Text and Word levels), a RE Teacher's Page and photocopiable activity sheets. The book is designed for the supervised use of children in Years 3 and 4.

This is a very simple yet comprehensive resource book for those working with the under fives, both in nursery education and church-based pre-school groups. The material is accessible with a "See what to do at a glance" approach. Each session includes a brief "Ready, steady go" section for the leader, outlining the theme of the session, Bible references and simple suggestions for preparation. Further material comprises a suggested welcome, preparation of the story basket, an interactive read-aloud illustrated Bible story, suggestions for movement and mime, instructions for the craft and simple prayers. The twelve sessions are broken into four distinctive sections: "Me", "Me and you", "At home" and "Out and about". The sheet accompanying each session forms the basis of a take-home craft activity. All full-page craft and story illustrations have photocopy permission.

Written especially for young children studying Christianity as part of their National Curriculum syllabus, attending a church service, or who belong to a church-based group, this book is designed to help instil a sense of belonging. It can be used in a teaching situation or given to the child at the church door. The child is taken through the various seasons of the Church Year. Seasons covered include Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Candlemas, Lent, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Day, Ascension, Pentecost, Trinity, Harvest and All Saints. Keystage One requirements for Knowledge, Understanding and Significance have been taken into account as each season is explored through artefacts and their symbolic meanings, Bible passages, prayers and things to think and do. The book is suitable for children to read by themselves or to use with an adult.