Books with title 99 Stories from the Bible

The parting of the Red Sea, David and Goliath, Jesus and the Samaritan woman, Lazarus being raised from the dead, these stories and many others form a solid foundation for children learning about the Bible for the first time. As children learn about their faith and hear these exciting stories, the Bible truly comes alive for them. The colorful illustrations included with each story will be loved by children of all ages and provide a solid image in children's minds to establish the reality of the stories. These timeless and absolutely true stories such as how Jesus loves the children and the day of Pentecost are loved by children the world over. After each story, you will find helpful questions to spur discussion and to help children commit them to memory. This colorful and delightfully fun book is an essential for any parent who desires to train their child in righteousness.

These Stories will Make you Laugh, Cry, and Want to Change the WorldStories from the Stoop features seven unforgettable true-life adventure stories mixed with humor, grit, and candor. These stories will fill you with hope and show you we are all in this together. Within these pages you will see life from a new perspective. A boy's life experienced straight from the stoop. This small piece of real estate, made of dreams, granite and memories, is his window into the world. Through his ponderings Steve asks himself:How can he overcome life’s struggles?Will he ever break the chains of being born into poverty? How will he fit in?It was Steve Bernstein's fortuitous and profound friendships which crossed boundaries of race, gender, and religion that enabled him to navigate these tumultuous questions and develop a unique perspective on life. Without his dog, Wolf, Steve would not have survived the wrath of a street gang. On the day Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed, it was Anthony who recognized how dangerous it was for Steve (the only white kid on the basketball court that April evening) to be out playing hoops. An epic bike trip with Joe breathed life into Steve's dream to be free, a lifelong friendship that only 9/11 could extinguish. Stories from the Stoop is a triumphant and tender coming of age journey intended for adults and young adults alike. Steve's voice, spare and street smart, resonates across age and ethnicity, and offers the possibility that life circumstances need not predict destiny. All you have to do is find enough courage, compassion and chutzpah to win out. Come, join Steve on the stoop and find out what it means to be free. Grab this book now and get lost in the vivid stories of love, life, acceptance, and freedom.

These seven unforgettable true-life adventure stories are sometimes humorous, often gritty, but never grim. A boy's life experienced from the stoop, a small piece of real estate, made of dreams, granite, and memories, his window onto and into the world. It was Steve Bernstein's fortuitous and profound friendships which crossed boundaries of race, gender, religion, and even species that enabled him to navigate these tumultuous times. Without his dog, Wolf, Steve would not have survived the wrath of a street gang. On the day Martin Luther King, Jr., was killed, it was Anthony who recognized how dangerous it was for Steve, the only white kid on the basketball court that April evening. An epic bike trip with Joe breathed life into Steve's dream to be free, a lifelong friendship that only 9/11 could extinguish. Stories from the Stoop is a triumphant and tender coming-of-age journey intended for adults and young adults alike. Steve's voice, spare and street smart, resonates across age and ethnicity and offers the possibility that life circumstances need not predict destiny. All you have to do is find enough courage, compassion, and chutzpah - look it up!

From the author of Walkabout come ten of Australia's ancient aboriginal legends, authentically and elegantly retold. Here you can discover how Great Mother Snake created and peopled the world with plants and creatures, what makes Frogs croak, why Kangaroo has a pouch, and just what it is that makes Platypus so special. The illustrations are by the aboriginal artist and storyteller Francis Firebrace, whose distinctive, colourful work is known throughout Australia and beyond.

A collection of 99 Bible Stories illustrated in bright colours. Each story is told across a double page spread and there is a mixture of full page art and spot illustrations throughout the book. Following the Bible narrative the stories start with At the Beginning, and cover a wide variety including Samuel Listens, Esther, A Blind Man Sees, and Jesus Walks on the Lake, right through to One Day Jesus Will Return.

From the author of Walkabout come ten of Australia's ancient aboriginal legends, authentically and elegantly retold. Here you can discover how Great Mother Snake created and peopled the world with plants and creatures, what makes Frogs croak, why Kangaroo has a pouch, and just what it is that makes Platypus so special. The illustrations are by the aboriginal artist and storyteller Francis Firebrace, whose distinctive, colourful work is known throughout Australia and beyond.

These Stories will Make you Laugh, Cry, and Want to Change the WorldStories from the Stoop features seven unforgettable true-life adventures; stories told with humor, grit, and candor that will fill you with hope and remind us that we are all in this together.Within these pages, you’ll see life from a new perspective—through the eyes of a young boy— straight from his Bronx stoop. This small piece of real estate made of granite, memories and dreams, is his window to the world.Steve asks himself:How can I overcome the violence on the streets?Will I ever break the chains of being born into my cursed and chaotic family?Am I always going to be an outsider?It was Steve Bernstein's fortuitous and profound friendships—many of which crossed boundaries of race, gender, and religion—that enabled him to navigate these tumultuous questions and develop a hopeful perspective on life.Without his dog, Wolf, Steve would not have survived the wrath of a street gang. On the day Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed, it was Anthony who recognized how dangerous it was for Steve (the only white kid on the basketball court that April evening) to be out shooting hoops. An epic bike trip with Joe breathed life into Steve's dream to be free, a lifelong friendship that only 9/11 could extinguish.Stories from the Stoop is a triumphant and tender coming of age journey that will capture your heart and feed your soul. Steve's voice, spare and street smart, resonates across age and ethnicity, to offer the possibility that life circumstances need not predict destiny. All you have to do is find enough courage, compassion and chutzpah to win out.Come, join Steve on the stoop and find out what it means to truly be free.Grab this book now and get lost in the vivid stories of love, life, acceptance, and freedom.

The life of our Blessed Mother, Mary, unfolds for young children in these five touching stories imaginatively told and beautifully illustrated.The five stories are:The Childhood of MaryThe AnnunciationThe Birth of JesusThe Wedding Feast at CanaThe Death and Resurrection of JesusTo be read independently by young readers, or read aloud to small children.

A collection of 99 Bible Stories illustrated in bright colours. Each story is told across a double page spread and there is a mixture of full page art and spot illustrations throughout the book. Following the Bible narrative the stories start with At the Beginning, and cover a wide variety including Samuel Listens, Esther, A Blind Man Sees, and Jesus Walks on the Lake, right through to One Day Jesus Will Return.

A beautiful retelling of the Bible—describing the creation of the world, the birth of Jesus, and the many wonders of God—by world-renowned, Hans Christian Andersen Award–winning illustrator Lisbeth Zwerger. Heinz Janisch retells some of the best known and most important stories in a style that is simple but vivid. Lisbeth Zwerger’s fascinating pictures create some surprising perspectives. A book for the whole family.

A collection of 99 Bible Stories illustrated in bright colours. Each story is told across a double page spread and there is a mixture of full page art and spot illustrations throughout the book. Following the Bible narrative the stories start with At the Beginning, and cover a wide variety including Samuel Listens, Esther, A Blind Man Sees, and Jesus Walks on the Lake, right through to One Day Jesus Will Return.