A retelling that brings the Bible narrative alive for a new generation of readers, in an attractive imitation leather gift edition. Murray Watts is one of the foremost re-tellers of the Bible in the UK today. He is best known for his film Miracle Maker. In this major new children's Bible, he uses all his skills as a storyteller to bring the Bible narrative alive for a new generation. Murray's storytelling skills are matched by the expertise of Lion, market leaders in children's Bibles. The book has: * comprehensive coverage of key Bible themes and stories * reliable text which is faithful to the meaning and spirit of the original * imaginative style which reflects the variety of the Bible itself (e.g. reportage, poetry, history, letters) * beautiful illustrations that add meaning to the stories * all the design qualities of a modern classic
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
"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." --The Rt. Reverend James Jones, ex Bishop of Liverpool
Synopsis:
Murray Watts is one of the foremost retellers of the Bible in the UK today. He is best known for his film Miracle Maker. In this major new children's Bible, he uses all his skills as a storyteller to bring the Bible narrative alive for a new generation. Murray's storytelling skills are matched by the expertise of Lion, market leaders in children's Bibles. This means that the book has - comprehensive coverage of key Bible themes and stories - reliable text which is faithful to the meaning and spirit of the original - imaginative style which reflects the variety of the Bible itself (e.g. reportage, poetry, history, letters) - beautiful illustrations that add meaning to the stories - all the design qualities of a modern classic
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherLion Children's Books
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 0745948049
- ISBN 13 9780745948041
- BindingImitation Leather
- Number of pages352
- IllustratorCann Helen
-
Rating