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1) A first Bible story book

Author

Hoffman, Mary

Publisher

DK Pub

Pub. Date

1997

Language

English

Description

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A collection of simple retellings of stories from both the Old and New Testaments.

2) Jonah's tale of a whale

Author

Schwartz, Barry L

Publisher

Apples and Honey Press

Pub. Date

[2021]

Language

English

Description

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"A retelling of the biblical tale of Jonah and the whale"--

3) Esther's story

Author

Wolkstein, Diane

Language

English

Formats

Book, eAudiobook

Description

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The beautiful young Esther has been chosen as queen by the king of Persia. Surrounded by servants, each day she wears gorgeous dresses and eats delicious foods in his luxurious court. Still, she remembers the promise made to her uncle when she was a child. She tells no one that she is Jewish. One day the prime minister, angry because Esther's uncle does not bow to him, arranges a decree ordering all Jews to be killed. Will Esther find the courage...

4) Come follow me: [the ultimate journey]

Publisher

Boettcher/Trinklein Television, Inc

Pub. Date

2013

Language

English

Description

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"Jesus said, 'Come follow me,' and a man named Peter was led to respond ... Walk with Peter on his journey from pride to humility, from guilt to forgiveness, from doubt to faith"--container.

5) The Bible stories: Abraham

Series

Bible stories

Publisher

Shout! Factory

Pub. Date

[2016]

Language

English

Description

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Follows the life and times of Abraham, one of the most recognizable figures in Judeo-Christian religions. Abraham is a shepherd who heeds a divine command to take his wife, Sarah, and leave their home for a new land where Abraham will become "Father of Nations." Abraham and Sarah face many trials during their journey, but none so painful as their inability to conceive a child. When at last Sarah gives birth to their son, Isaac, both Abraham and Sarah...

6) David and Goliath

Author

De Regniers, Beatrice Schenk

Publisher

Orchard Books

Pub. Date

c1996

Language

English

Description

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The biblical tale of the young shepherd who uses a slingshot to do battle with a giant and eventually becomes a king.

7) The Moses basket

Author

Koralek, Jenny

Publisher

Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

Pub. Date

c2003

Language

English

Description

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A simple retelling of how Moses, who grew to lead the Hebrews out of captivity in Egypt, was saved when his mother and sister set him adrift in a water-tight basket where Pharoah's daughter would find him.

8) Joseph and the coat of many colors

Author

Ditchfield, Christin

Series

Little Golden Books
A little golden book

Publisher

Golden Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC

Pub. Date

[2021]

Language

English

Description

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A Little Golden Book retelling of the classic Bible story with fresh artwork for today's preschoolers. The classic Bible story of Joseph, who faced many challenges and hardships after receiving a colorful coat, is retold with bright, contemporary-style illustrations. Preschoolers will love the look of this new Little Golden Book as well as the timeless tale. Look for these other Little Golden Books: The Story of Jesus, Bible Stories of Boys and Girls,...

9) ¿Quién fue Jesús?

Author

Morgan, Ellen

Series

Who HQ NOW
What was ?

Publisher

Penguin Workshop

Pub. Date

2022.

Language

Español

Description

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"This fascinating book does not settle questions of theology. Instead, it presents young readers with a biography that covers what is known historically about Jesus and places in his life in the context of his world when Jerusalem was part of the Roman Empire. In an even-handed and easy-to-read narrative, this title--illustrated with black-and-white drawings--also explains the early origins of Christianity and how it became a major religion"--

10) The empty tomb: a story of Easter

Author

Sibley, Brian

Publisher

Lion Children's Books

Pub. Date

[2024]

Language

English

Description

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The stories in The Empty Tomb closely follow the accounts in the Bible and are written so that they can be read alone or read aloud. Stylish and witty illustrations bring these events of the first Easter through to Pentecost to life.

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1) A first Bible story book

2) Jonah's tale of a whale

3) Esther's story

4) Come follow me: [the ultimate journey]

5) The Bible stories: Abraham

6) David and Goliath

7) The Moses basket

8) Joseph and the coat of many colors

9) ¿Quién fue Jesús?

10) The empty tomb: a story of Easter

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