Other editions of book The Parables of Jesus

Beautifully illustrated Gospel stories from Tomie dePaola, winner of a Newbery Honor, a Regina Medal, and many other awards. An illustrated retelling of seventeen parables used by Jesus Christ in his teachings. Includes “The Good Samaritan,“ “The Lost Sheep,” “The Laborers in the Vineyard,” and “The Prodigal Son.” This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.

This beautiful collection includes the best-known parables of Jesus: the Prodigal Son, the Mustard Seed,the Lost Sheep, and fourteen others. The retellings are lyrically written but also accessible to youngchildren. Tomie dePaola drew his inspiration for the gemlike illustrations from early Christian art of theRomanesque period. Originally published as The Parables of Jesus and unavailable for many years, thisopulent edition features a graceful new design.

This beautiful collection includes the best-known parables of Jesus: the Prodigal Son, the Mustard Seed,the Lost Sheep, and fourteen others. The retellings are lyrically written but also accessible to youngchildren. Tomie dePaola drew his inspiration for the gemlike illustrations from early Christian art of theRomanesque period. Originally published as The Parables of Jesus and unavailable for many years, thisopulent edition features a graceful new design.

In his companion book to The Miracles of Jesus, Tomie de Paola presents the seventeen well-known parables told by Jesus, amongst which are "The Sower", "The Good Samaritan", and "The Prodigal Son". This book will make a delightful gift: it is ideal for shared reading aloud at home or in school, and children will enjoy looking at the stylish illustrations. The text is accompanied by Tomie de Paolo's memorable illustrations. Taking his inspiration from Romanesque art, he has incorporated its decorative style in these distinctive pictures. He was particularly attracted by the ornamental, geometric and earthy qualities in the art of this period, especially by the carvings in the small churches of France and Italy.