Description
"Do you see this child?" - said Jesus. "He's the most important in the kingdom of heaven." An elegantly illustrated collection of favourite Bible stories with an interesting twist. Children are at the heart of many well-loved Bible stories and some of Jesus' most powerful acts and teachings. Margaret McAllister imaginatively retells these tales from the point of view of the children involved. Alida Massari's illustration style, inspired by ancient art and architecture and full of grace and sophistication, is perfectly suited to the book. A beautiful and informative title. Discover these tales as told by the children and by those who loved them best. Samue, David, Elijah and the Widow's Son, Elisha and the Boy from Shunem, The Baby in the Temple, Blessing the Children, Beth, Daughter of Jairus, Bread and Fishes, The Child in the Middle, Helen, the Jailer's Daughter.
A gorgeously illustrated presentation of Bible stories, told by the children in the stories.
About the Author
Margaret McAllister (Author) Margaret McAllister is the author of over forty books for children, from humorous books for under fives to teen fiction and everything in between - animals, history, funny, scary. For Lion she has written vivid re-tellings of Bible stories and tales of the saints, and The Good Thing About Bad Days, which helps young readers through tough times. Margaret lives in beautiful Northumberland with her husband, a retired Methodist minister. They have lived in five different places in the North-East and Yorkshire while bringing up three children. She loves books, theatre, animals, walks in the countryside, welcoming visitors to Hexham Abbey and meeting up with friends. Alida Massari (Illustrator) Alida Massari is an award winning artist who studied Illustration at theEuropean Institute of Design in Rome. She finds inspiration from ancient art and architecture. She describes her work as modern with an ancientatmosphere.
Book Information
ISBN 9780745978291
Author Margaret McAllister
Format Paperback
Page Count 48
Imprint Lion Children's Books
Publisher SPCK Publishing
A gorgeously illustrated presentation of Bible stories, told by the children in the stories.
About the Author
Margaret McAllister (Author) Margaret McAllister is the author of over forty books for children, from humorous books for under fives to teen fiction and everything in between - animals, history, funny, scary. For Lion she has written vivid re-tellings of Bible stories and tales of the saints, and The Good Thing About Bad Days, which helps young readers through tough times. Margaret lives in beautiful Northumberland with her husband, a retired Methodist minister. They have lived in five different places in the North-East and Yorkshire while bringing up three children. She loves books, theatre, animals, walks in the countryside, welcoming visitors to Hexham Abbey and meeting up with friends. Alida Massari (Illustrator) Alida Massari is an award winning artist who studied Illustration at theEuropean Institute of Design in Rome. She finds inspiration from ancient art and architecture. She describes her work as modern with an ancientatmosphere.
Book Information
ISBN 9780745978291
Author Margaret McAllister
Format Paperback
Page Count 48
Imprint Lion Children's Books
Publisher SPCK Publishing
