Paraphrase of John 1:12-13 (p. [351]) : For anyone who says yes to Jesus - For anyone who believes what Jesus said - For anyone who will just reach out to take it - Then God will give them this wonderful gift (Jesus, the substitute person for payment to God for our sins) " To be born into a whole new life - To be who they really are - Who God always made them to be - Their own true selves - God's dear child. Because, you see, the most wonderful thing...

"This selection of Bible stories, paraphrased for young readers, uses language and imagery appropriate for children while remaining faithful to the spirit of the biblical texts."--P. [9].

A retelling of the Old Testament story of Joseph whose jealous brothers sold him as a slave into Egypt.

A Jewish mother preparing for Passover tells her young children the story of Miriam, the Biblical woman who prophesied the birth of Moses.

Retells the Biblical story in which Jonah disobeys God and, after being swallowed by a whale, repents and is returned to dry land to do God's will.

Retells the story of how a beautiful Jewish girl became the Queen of Persia and saved her people from death at the hands of the evil Hamen.

The much loved story of the Nativity to share with tiny tots as they learn about the wonder of Christmas.