Books with title Soap-bubble stories. For children .. 1892

This handsome book, illustrated in the finest tradition of classic children's literature, will give your child an appreciation of the Bible that will last a lifetime. Sixty-three favorite stories are retold here in simple, traditional language that can be easily understood by children of all ages. Each story is short enough to be read aloud in a single sitting and is printed in large, clear type so young readers can enjoy it on their own. More than 150 full-color illustrations capture the spirit and excitement of the Bible. These memorable, richly detailed pictures will make reading Bible Stories for Children and endless source of enjoyment and inspiration. This is a book you will want to share with your child.

Instill a deep love of the narrative of the Bible in your children’s hearts with this richly illustrated storybook. 100 Bible Stories for Children uses beautiful, traditional art and clear language to teach children ages 5 to 8 one hundred of the best-loved stories from the Bible, and it includes a ribbon to mark your place. The detailed illustrations will captivate your children as you read with them at bedtime or at Sunday school, and independent readers will return again and again to learn the stories of the heroes of the faith. You and your family will treasure this classic collection of Bible stories.

Bible Stories for Children includes a selection of short stories from the Old and New Testaments, retold in a simple and fresh style that will be enjoyed by young children. These adaptations of well-loved Bible stories are suitable for parents or carers to read to children, or for young readers to read on their own. They have been given local settings and visual references to which South African children will relate. Although the Biblical facts are correct, the author’s very modern approach sets it apart from other stereotypical Bible story treatment. The stories maintain a focus on God as a father figure, and encourage children to be considerate and show love and compassion for others. Everyday problems facing children, which may cause them anxiety or fear are also tackled. Every story ends with a simple prayer, relevant to the lesson in the story.

“Delightful; the best children’s book this year.” -The Daily Chronicle “Certainly as good specimens of the modern fairy tale as any that we have ever seen.” -The Spectator “This book should afford capital amusement for children during long winter evenings. They are, as the writer says, bubbles blown with the soap of imagination, her pipe being merely a humble black pen. Still she has done well with these materials, and the stories – fairy and others – are humorous and quaint, and will surely tickle the fancy of the children.” -The Publishers' Circular and Booksellers' Record of British and Foreign Literature, Volume 57, July, 1892 “A book of brightly told fairy stories for the little children. They are not overstrained or unhealthful as such stories go; neither are they loaded down with any transparent purpose, but are just pleasant stories about impossible things – such manifestly impossible things as to be safer than half-truths. If it is right or wise to allow children to imagine trolls and imps in the invisible world about them, these stories are among the best of their kind. They are of the Cinderella and Alice in Wonderland type and children will devour them eagerly.” -Primary Education, Volume 9, January, 1901 “Contains eighteen short stories, any one of which, we think, will be found sufficient for an evening’s entertainment to several young people.” -The Church Standard, Volume 80, November 3, 1900 “A treasury of stories, historical and other.” -The Dial, Volume 29, July, 1900 “They are pretty stories.” -British Medical Journal, Volume 2, July, 1892