Publisher Description

Murray Watts is one of the UK's foremost retellers of the Bible. He combines expert Bible knowledge with skilful storytelling to create a compelling text that speaks to children of today.The Lion Bible for Children provides comprehensive coverage of key Bible themes and stories, reliable text which is faithful to the spirit of the original, imaginative style which reflects the variety of the Bible itself (e.g. reportage, poetry, history, letters), beautiful illustrations that complement and add meaning to the stories, and all the design qualities of a modern classic.'Murray Watts has written a modern classic. With simple words in fine phrases he paints the stories as vividly as Helen Cann illustrates them. Murray Watts projects onto the screen of a child's imagination indelible pictures of the greatest story ever told.' Rt Rev James Jones, Bishop of Liverpool.

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200 treasured tales from the Old and New Testament in one beautifully illustrated volume. Skilful storytelling recreates the drama, mystery, and wonder of the Bible in understandable and accessible words and phrases. As well as gripping accounts of all the great stories, there are paraphrases of a number of popular psalms and Old Testament words of wisdom and prophecy. Also includes Bible references, indexes of people and places and a useful word list. This 'modern classic' is a delightful and enjoyable read with glowing illustrations, recreating a sense of life in biblical times.

Author Biography

Helen Cann wanted to be an illustrator since she wasa small girl - now she is an award-winning illustratorwho has exhibited around the world and works out of a studio in seasideBrighton. Her work is mainly hand produced using watercolour, collage and graphite and has been used in picture books, anthologies and chapterbooks.

Table of Contents

Contents:Introduction 12The Old TestamentThe Creation 16The Garden of Eden 18Creation Is Spoiled 19A Family Tragedy 21A Flood and a Rainbow 22The Tower of Babel 26Abraham and Sarah 28God Speaks to Abraham 28A Family Quarrel 30God's Promise to Abraham 31The Slave and Her Son 33Mysterious Visitors 34The Two Sons 36God Tests Abraham 37In Search of a Wife 40The Quest Is Accomplished 41A Wife for Isaac 43Twin Brothers 44Isaac Is Tricked 45Esau's Anger 48Jacob's Dream 48Double-Crossed! 50A Journey into Fear 52The Wrestling Match 54The Jealous Brothers 56Revenge! 58Joseph the Slave 60Potiphar's Wife 61The Dream-Teller 62Pharaoh's Nightmares 64Set Free! 66Surprise Visitors 68The Silver Cup 70A Happy Reunion 73The Baby in the Bulrushes 75Murder! 77The Burning Bush 78Moses and Pharaoh 80The Ten Plagues 81The Passover 83Freedom! 84A Miraculous Crossing 86Food from Heaven 88Fire and Thunder! 89The Ten Commandments 91The Golden Calf 92God's Agreement 93A Place for Worship 94Joshua and Caleb 96Moses Sees the Promised Land 97Israel's New Leader 99Rahab and the Spies 99The Battle of Jericho 101God's Leader 103Following God 104The Judges 105Two Brave Women 107An Unlikely Hero 108God's Victory 109The Birth of Samson 112A Dangerous Game 112Samson and Delilah 114Freedom in Death 116Ruth and Naomi 117Ruth in Bethlehem 118Ruth and Boaz 119A Baby for Hannah 120God Calls Samuel 121The Ark Is Captured 123Israel Asks for a King 124God Chooses Saul 124A Promising Start 126Saul Disobeys God 127David the Shepherd Boy 128David and Goliath 129David and Saul 132Best Friends 133Escape! 134David Spares Saul 135Saul and the Medium 137Death in Battle 138David the King 139David's Kindness 141David and Bathsheba 142David Is Found Out 143David's Family 144Rebellion! 145The Psalms 147From Psalm 8 147Psalm 23 148From Psalm 51 148From Psalm 116 149From Psalm 119 149Psalm 131 150From Psalm 139 150From Psalm 148 151Psalm 150 151A Wise New Ruler 152The True Mother 153God's Temple 154Wise Words from the Book of Proverbs 156Solomon's Fame 157A Sad Ending 158The Worst Advice 160The Divided Kingdom 161Ahab and Jezebel 162Elijah the Prophet 163A Widow and Her Son 164The Great Contest 165Elijah on the Run 167The Still, Small Voice 168Elisha Is Chosen 170Naboth's Vineyard 171The Death of Ahab 172The Chariot of Fire 172The Man of God 175Naaman and the Little Servant Girl 176The Heavenly Army 178The King Who Trusted God 179Jehu the Avenger 181A New Kind of Prophet 182The Loving Husband 183A Vision of Holiness 184The Message of Isaiah 186The End of Israel 187A Faithful King of Judah 188Hidden Treasure 189The Reluctant Prophet 190Daniel and His Friends 192The Fiery Furnace 194Belshazzar's Feast 195Thrown to the Lions! 197Queen Esther 199A Test of Courage 200The Joyful Return 202Rebuilding Jerusalem 203Rebuilding God's People 205Jonah 206The Promised King 209The New TestamentZechariah's Prayer 212Gabriel Visits Mary 213Mary Visits Elizabeth 215"His Name Is John!" 216Joseph and Mary 216The Birth of Jesus 218Shepherds and Angels 219Great Rejoicing! 221Wise Men Visit Jesus 221The Lost Boy 223The Baptism of Jesus 225Tempted by the Devil 226Water into Wine 228Trouble in Nazareth 230The Kingdom of Heaven 231The Fishing Trip 232A Miracle at Home 234Jesus Heals a Leper 235Friends and Enemies 236The Paralyzed Man 237Breaking the Rules 239Twelve Special Friends 240A Soldier's Faith 241The Story of the Sower 242The Hidden Message 243Counting the Cost 245Jesus' Words About Happiness 246The Story of the Two Builders 247The Story of the Lost Sheep 248The Story of the Lost Coin 249The Story of the Lost Son 250The Lord's Prayer 252The Two Prayers 253A Gift of Perfume 254The Dying Girl 255The Woman Who Touched Jesus 256From Death to Life 257John the Baptist Dies 258Loaves and Fish 259Walking on Water 260Peter the Rock 262The Transfiguration 263Who Is the Greatest? 264A Rich Young Man 265A Story of the Dangers of Riches 267The Night Visitor 267The Story of the Good Samaritan 268Blind Bartimaeus 270Zacchaeus the Tax Collector 271Martha, Mary and Lazarus 273A Family Tragedy 274Palm Sunday 276A House of Prayer 277A Hard Question 279The Traitor 280The Last Supper 281The Garden of Gethsemane 283The First Trial 285Peter Denies Jesus 286The Roman Governor 287The Trial Before Herod 288The Death Sentence 289The Crucifixion 291Secret Disciples 293The Burial 294The Empty Tomb 294The Emmaus Road 296Jesus Is Alive! 298Breakfast by Galilee 299"Go into All the World" 302Jesus Ascends into Heaven 303Fire from Heaven 304God's Promise 305A Miracle at the Temple Gate 306Growing Opposition 308Brave Stephen 309A Remarkable Meeting 311A Miracle on the Damascus Road 313Kind Dorcas 315Escape from Jail 316Spreading the Good News 318Mistaken for Gods! 319Paul in Philippi 321A Riot! 323Maximum Security 324New Believers 325The Unknown God 326Paul in Corinth 328Following Jesus 330God's Love 330True Love 331Needing One Another 331Being Friends with God 331Changed Lives 331Talking to God 332The Lord of Creation 332The New Life 332How to Live Well 333Advice from James 333Be Careful 333Trouble in Ephesus 334The Road to Jerusalem 336Arrested! 337Shipwreck! 338To Rome at Last 341A New Heaven and a New Earth 342MapsThe Lands of the Bible 344The Land Where Jesus Lived 345Index of People 346Index of Places 350Word List 352

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Share stories from the Bible with this timeless and lovingly-made book. Perfect for young readers aged 7 to 11.

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A retelling that brings the Bible narrative alive for a new generation of readers

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