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Author: Sally Lloyd-Jones
Brand: Zonderkidz
Edition: Illustrated
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Format: Illustrated
Number Of Pages: 352
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The Jesus Storybook Bible
Every Story Whispers His NameBy Sally Lloyd-Jones ZondervanCopyright © 2009 Sally Lloyd-Jones
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ISBN: 978-0-310-70825-4
Chapter One
“Hello Birds!” God said. And with a fluttering and flapping and chirping and singing, birds filled the skies. “Hello Fish!” God said. And with a darting and dashing and wriggling and splashing, fish filled the seas! “You’re good,” God said. And they were.
Then God said, “Hello Animals!” And everyone came out to play. The earth was filled with noisy noises – growling and gobbling and snapping and snorting and happy skerfuffling. “You’re good,” God said. And they were.
God saw all that he had made and he loved them. And they were lovely because he loved them.
But God saved the best for last. From the beginning God had a shining dream in his heart. He would make people to share his forever happiness. They would be his children and the world would be their perfect home.
So God breathed life into Adam and Eve.
When they opened their eyes, the first thing they ever saw was God’s face. He whispered their names to them and taught them who they were.
And when God saw them he was like a new dad. “You look like me,” he said. “You’re the most beautiful thing I’ve ever made!”
God loved them with all of his heart. And they were lovely because he loved them.
And Adam and Eve joined in the Song of the stars and the streams and the wind in the trees, the wonderful Song of love to the one who made them. Their hearts were filled with happiness. And nothing ever made them sad or lonely or sick or afraid.
God looked at everything he had made. “Perfect!” he said. And it was.
But all the stars and the mountains and oceans and galaxies and everything were nothing compared to how much God loved his children. He would move Heaven and Earth to be near them. Always. Whatever happened, whatever it cost him, he would always love them.
And so it was that the wonderful love story began …
(Continues…)
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Product Description
For over a decade, The Jesus Storybook Bible has been introducing children to God’s wonderful story, and the Savior at the center of that story. Trusted and treasured for over a decade, with over 3 million copies sold, The Jesus Storybook Bible is the quintessential book for parents, grandparents, pastors, and anyone else who wants to share God’s Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love with children.
What makes The Jesus Storybook Bible different from every other kids’ Bible?
While other kids’ Bibles contain stories from the Old and New Testaments, The Jesus Storybook Bible tells the Story beneath all the stories in the Bible, pointing to Jesus as our Savior. From the Old Testament through the New Testament, as the Story unfolds, children will clearly see that Jesus is at the center of God’s great story of salvation—and at the center of their story too.
The Jesus Storybook Bible: Is beautifully written by New York Times bestselling author Sally Lloyd-Jones and illustrated by award-winning artist Jago Contains 21 stories from the Old Testament and 23 stories from the New Testament Visually brings Scripture to life for children, sharing how Jesus is at the center of our story Presents the best-loved stories of the Bible in an easy-to-understand format Is the perfect kids’ Bible for any age up to 6th grade, as well as church ministry Makes an ideal gift for Christmas, Easter, and other gift giving occasions
Other titles in the Jesus Storybook Bible collection include: The Jesus Storybook Bible: A Christmas Collection the board b
Release Date: 20-02-2007
Package Dimensions: 22x195x699
