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Books in Action Rhyme Bible Stories series

  • The Action Storybook Bible: An Interactive Adventure through God’s Redemptive Story

    Catherine DeVries, Sergio Cariello

    Hardcover (David C Cook, Oct. 1, 2017)
    The Action Storybook Bible invites families with children ages 8 and under to explore God’s redemptive story together. From the sleek and amazing creatures God created at the beginning of the world to the powerful kings who reigned over ancient Israel to Jesus’s gift of eternal life for you and your family—God has a beautiful and exciting plan for the world. Where do you fit into that plan? How are the truths found in God’s Word reflected in your life? This Bible storybook features 15 episodes highlighting key milestones in God’s story, packed with dozens of scenes—combining stories from God’s Word with brand-new captivating illustrations from Brazilian master-artist Sergio Cariello, illustrator of the bestselling The Action Bible. Discover your family’s place in God’s redemptive story and together put your faith into action!Interactive features include:Fifteen episodes loaded with over 350 brand-new illustrations from master-artist Sergio Cariello.Short and easy reading for all ages. Take turns telling God’s redemptive story!The Life, Faith, Action! feature wraps up each episode and helps your family recognize how God is moving through each story, discover how that relates to your daily lives, and feel inspired to put your faith into action.Heroes Hall of Fame index, where you can look up your favorite Bible characters and discover their stories!
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  • The Action Bible: God's Redemptive Story

    Sergio Cariello

    Hardcover (David C Cook, Sept. 1, 2020)
    The Action Bible presents more than 230 fast-paced narratives in chronological order, making it easy to follow the Bible’s historical flow and building up to the thrilling climax of God’s redemptive story. Plus, these spectacular updates take the action to a whole new level: 25 new stories showcase a more extensive exploration of God’s work in our lives.23 expanded stories highlight additional experiences of the people who tell God’s story.128 new pages of illustrations deliver a richer artistic experience with more close-up faces, historical details, and dramatic colors. Every page sparks excitement to explore God’s Word and know Him personally. Readers will witness God’s active presence in the world through stories from the life of Jesus and great heroes of the faith. Let this blend of powerful imagery and clear storytelling capture your imagination and instill the truth that invites you to discover your own adventure of life with God. Sergio Cariello’s illustrations for The Action Bible leap off the page with the same thrilling energy that earned him international recognition for his work with Marvel Comics and DC Comics.
  • The Action Bible Devotional: 52 Weeks of God-Inspired Adventure

    Jeremy V. Jones, Sergio Cariello

    Paperback (David C Cook, Sept. 1, 2012)
    The Action Bible Devotional pairs selected stories from the bestselling Action Bible with spiritual lessons and action-adventure missions that launch kids’ faith into everyday life. Covering themes such as friendship, temptation, sibling rivalry, self-esteem, and materialism, The Action Bible Devotional offers a year’s worth of activities, questions, and ideas that will keep young readers engaged with the Bible every day. Looking for adventure? With eye-popping comic illustrations and a week’s worth of activities for each Bible story, this one-year devotional gives you real-life ways to meet with God and live out his spiritual adventure every day. Every week’s story includes:Key Verse- a highlight from the story you just readX-Ray Vision- thoughts to connect the story with your lifeYour Mission- three ideas to put the themes into actionYour Debrief-three questions to spark some brain cellsMission Accomplished-your place to make notes It’s all about faith in action as you dive into life knowing God is with you. So get ready to read, draw, doodle, create, pray, and discover. The adventure awaits!
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  • The NIV, Action Study Bible

    Sergio Cariello

    Hardcover (David C Cook, Feb. 1, 2018)
    The NIV Action Study Bible helps preteens build a strong foundation of faith to last a lifetime. For fans of The Action Bible® who want to go beyond the pictures and deeper into God’s redemptive story, The NIV Action Study Bible is a full-text study Bible that takes preteens (ages 9 and up) further into the heart of God’s Word and connects His timeless truth to their lives today. The Action Bible has introduced millions of kids to the stories in the Bible with its dramatic comic-book-style illustrations. Now they can go deeper with The NIV Action Study Bible. Designed to encourage a stronger connection with God, this essential study Bible includes the complete NIVÒ translation and brings preteens into the action with these features: What About This? Insights to tough questions about faithUnlock It! Who did what, when, where … and why it mattersGuess It! Person, place, or thing? Guessing fun with five cluesFind It! A distinct icon that appears whenever a story is included in the The Action BibleActivate Reflection on Bible themes and how they apply to life todayAncient Archives Cultural history of ancient times—what were clothes, houses, weapons, food, celebrations, and traditions like?Experience the Drama Comic book artist Sergio Cariello’s dramatic illustrations capture the imagination and transport readers to another time. Forty full-color illustrated pages throughout the Bible and over two hundred in-text black and white illustrations. Plus book introductions, maps, a dictionary, concordance, and more.
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  • The Action Bible Heroes Card Collection: 54 Cards Filled with Devotions and Fun Facts

    David C Cook, Sergio Cariello

    Cards (David C Cook, Feb. 1, 2019)
    Captivating artwork, compelling stories, and interesting facts combine in an exciting new collection of cards from the creators of The Action Bible. The Action Bible Heroes Card Collection includes over 50 luxuriously illustrated Bible heroes on high-quality, individual cards. Flip each card over to find more exciting artwork and a brief biography that will truly take children on their own adventure of discovering each Bible hero and finding how they can connect to God from the hero’s story. Interesting facts, engaging questions, and references to finding more information about each hero in The Action Bible and The Action Bible Storybook (when applicable) are included. An additional card is provided with ideas to keep kids engaged. Packaged beautifully in one, easy-to-use box, these cards will be treasured by families for years as they study and engage personally with the heroes from God’s Word.
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  • The Action Bible Handbook: A Dictionary of People, Places, and Things

    Sergio Cariello

    Hardcover (David C Cook, March 1, 2013)
    What is a covenant? What animals are mentioned in the Bible? Who was Gideon? What kinds of jobs did Bible characters have?Are you ready for some answers to the questions? With vivid illustrations and kid-friendly explanations, The Action Bible Handbook gives you deeper insight into both familiar and challenging Bible words and names. Over 700 “whos”, “wheres”, and “whats” make it interesting and understandable. Learn about topics like:Animals and InsectsLanguages and PhrasesPlants and Trees Places to GoPopular PeopleUnnatural DisastersWeapons and ArmorAnd much more!A complete index is included so you can find just the topic you’re looking for. And with the handy page number references, you’ll find this is the perfect companion to The Action Bible.
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  • The Action Bible New Testament: God's Redemptive Story

    Doug Mauss, Sergio Cariello

    Paperback (David C Cook, March 1, 2012)
    The truth and power of God’s Word comes vividly to life in a high-quality, full-color, graphic-novel style New Testament especially for today’s visually focused culture. In this New Testament edition of the bestselling Bible,The Action Bible, kids ages 9 to12, and adults who love graphic novels, encounter scripture in a fresh way as the people, events, and emotions it shares are visualized in 67 New Testament stories. Sergio Cariello offers years of talent and expertise as a graphic novel illustrator for top comic book companies to create contemporary art that speaks to children today. And careful attention to scriptural accuracy ensures a complete and trustworthy biblical overview. It provides a meaningful way for parents, grandparents, teachers, and church ministries to spark a connection with and love for God’s Word.
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  • The Action Bible Christmas Story 25-Pack

    Sergio Cariello

    Paperback (David C Cook, Oct. 1, 2011)
    With dramatic artwork and colorful detail, The Action Bible Christmas Story tells the story of Jesus's birth in a fresh, biblical way—from the angelic appearance to Zechariah through Joseph and Mary's escape to Egypt.
  • The Action Bible Coloring Book: 55 Reproducible Pages of Bible Heroes and Devotions

    David C Cook, Sergio Cariello

    Paperback (David C Cook, Feb. 1, 2019)
    Art meets devotions in The Action Bible Coloring Book, allowing children of all ages to create their own Bible masterpieces while engaging in thoughtful devotional materials. 55 compelling drawings by acclaimed artist Sergio Cariello will captivate children as they create their own unique masterpieces of the real-life heroes of the Bible. Turn the page and discover a wealth of exciting information meant to introduce each Bible person to the child through an informative introduction including the hero’s experiences in God’s Word. Additional information includes a devotional emphasizing the importance of connecting children to the actions of these heroes, several thoughtful questions meant to be shared with an adult or friend, a Scripture verse, and references to more information on each hero in both The Action Bible and The Action Storybook Bible, where applicable. Beginning with Adam and Eve and including such compelling people as Abraham, David, Esther, Mary, Peter, Lazarus, and the redemptive story of Jesus, this brand-new product will spark the imagination and deepen the faith of all who encounter it.
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  • The NIV, Action Study Bible-Premium Edition

    Sergio Cariello

    Imitation Leather (David C Cook, Feb. 1, 2018)
    The NIV Action Study Bible helps preteens build a strong foundation of faith to last a lifetime. For fans of The Action Bible® who want to go beyond the pictures and deeper into God’s redemptive story, The NIV Action Study Bible is a full-text study Bible that takes preteens (ages 9 and up) further into the heart of God’s Word and connects His timeless truth to their lives today. The Action Bible has introduced millions of kids to the stories in the Bible with its dramatic comic-book-style illustrations. Now they can go deeper with The NIV Action Study Bible. Designed to encourage a stronger connection with God, this essential study Bible includes the complete NIVÒ translation and brings preteens into the action with these features: What About This? Insights to tough questions about faithUnlock It! Who did what, when, where … and why it mattersGuess It! Person, place, or thing? Guessing fun with five cluesFind It! A distinct icon that appears whenever a story is included in the The Action BibleActivate Reflection on Bible themes and how they apply to life todayAncient Archives Cultural history of ancient times—what were clothes, houses, weapons, food, celebrations, and traditions like?Experience the Drama Comic book artist Sergio Cariello’s dramatic illustrations capture the imagination and transport readers to another time. Forty full-color illustrated pages throughout the Bible and over two hundred in-text black and white illustrations. Plus book introductions, maps, a dictionary, concordance, and more.
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  • Feed a Crowd with Jesus: Action Rhyme Books

    Stephanie Jeffs

    Paperback (Abingdon Press, March 1, 2001)
    An "action rhyme" board book, children ages 3-5 will learn simple Bible stories which include active movements such as hammering, swinging, listening. Children will learn the special story about Jesus feeding the 5000.
  • Jesus Calms the Storm

    Connie Morgan Wade, Diane Stortz, Laura Ovresat

    Board book (Standard Publishing, June 1, 2012)
    Sturdy board book for ages 3-6 presents the story of Jesus calming the storm with delightful illustrations that is fun to read or sing!
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