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God makes fish and birds G en es i s 1 :2 0 - 2 3

God makes animals Genesis 1:24-25

Then God filled his world with animals: large and

od filled the seas with all kinds of creatures. Some crawled along the sea bed or clung to other creatures. Others had fins and tails and darted or swam or jumped through the waters. God filled the skies with winged birds that called and cooed and chattered and tweeted.

small, striped and patterned, smooth and furry. Some lived on the ground and others climbed trees. Now God’s world was green and sunny and full of the sound of birds and animals. God was pleased with all he had made.

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disciples and they sailed to the other side of Lake Galilee. But soon Jesus fell asleep. Then the sky changed colour and the gentle breeze became a wind that tossed the boat high on the rough waves. Even the fishermen were afraid!

disciples cried out. Jesus stood up. He told the wind to stop blowing. He told the waves to be calm. The boat gently drifted on the water once more. ‘Didn’t you trust me?’ Jesus asked the disciples. The disciples were amazed. How did Jesus do that?

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FORMAT 160 pages 190 x 160mm (P) cased LANGUAGES SOLD English AUTHOR Bethan James, a former teacher and youth worker, has written a number of books for children. She lives with her husband and children in a rural part of England.

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hank you, God, for the cool rain which makes things grow. Thank you for noisy thunderstorms when I am safe inside.

his is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. From Psalm 118

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ou have done so many great things, Lord! The world is full of the creatures you have made. The oceans are huge, and full of every kind of living being. All creatures look to you for their food, and you satisfy us all with good things. From Psalm 104:24-28

hank you, God, for the world you have made. Thank you for the warm shining sun, and green grass and blossom, and wind in the trees and time to play outside till bedtime. BEthan JamEs

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or farmers and tractors and seedtime and harvest, thank you, Lord. Scott, aged 6

hank you, Lord, at harvest-time, for sending rain and sunshine to make the plants grow. Thank you for the farmers who cut the grain; for the millers who make the flour; for the bakers who bake the bread; for the shopkeepers who sell our food. Thank you, Lord, for all your gifts to us.

hank you, God, for a good harvest. Thank you for food to eat, some to keep, and some to share. traditionalv

ay God who clothes the lilies of the field, and feeds the birds of the sky, who leads the lambs to pasture and guides the deer to water, clothe us, feed us, lead us and guide us, and change us to be more like our loving Creator.

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The Bible on the Bible A collection of 365 readings, blending Old Testament, New Testament and Wisdom literature, contrasting and comparing passages from different parts of the Bible, amplifying, informing and giving a rounded view of what the Bible teaches. Illustrated with striking photography for adults, students and families with older children to read together. CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the covenant law in his hands, he was not aware that his face was radiant because he had spoken with the LORD. When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, his face was radiant, and they were afraid to come near him. But Moses called to them; so Aaron and all the leaders of the community came back to him, and he spoke to them. Afterward all the Israelites came near him, and he gave them all the commands the LORD had given him on Mount Sinai. When Moses finished speaking to them, he put a veil over his face. But whenever he entered the LORD’s presence to speak with him, he removed the veil until he came out. And when he Exodus came out and told the Israelites what he 34:29-35 had been commanded, they saw that his face was radiant. Then Moses would put the veil back over his face until he went When Aaron and all the in to speak with the Israelites saw Moses, his LORD.

face was radiant, and they were afraid to come near him.

2 Chronicles 7:1-3

came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. The priests could not enter the temple of the LORD because the glory of the LORD filled it. When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they knelt on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshipped and gave thanks to the LORD, saying,

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e is good; his love endures for ever.” Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King 24:7-10 of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is he, If the ministry that this King of glory? The Almighty—he is brought condemnation LORD the King of glory. Psalm

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“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” Matthew 4:18-22

his resurrection.

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ne day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the people crowding around him and listening to the word of God, he saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat. When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will Luke let down the nets.” 5:1-11 When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. So they signalled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink. When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they They pulled their had taken, and so were James and John, the sons boats up on shore, of Zebedee, Simon’s left everything and partners. Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be followed him. afraid; from now on you will catch men.” So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.

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herefore come out from them and be separate, says the Lord. “Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.” I want to know “I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons Christ—yes, to and daughters, says the know the power Lord Almighty.”

1 Timothy

like him in his I consider everything death, and so, somehow, attaining a loss because of the to the resurrection surpassing worth of from the dead. Not that I have knowing Christ Jesus already obtained my Lord. all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not 2 Corinthians consider myself yet to have taken hold 6:17-18 of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. Only let us live up to what we have already attained.

f others think they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee; as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for righteousness based on the Forgetting what is law, faultless. But whatever gains to me I now behind and straining were consider loss for the sake toward what is ahead, of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss press on toward the because of the surpassing goal. worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith. I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming Philipians

King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see: to him be honour and might for ever. Amen.

letters on stone, came with glory, so that the Israelites could not look steadily at the face of Moses

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because of its glory, transitory though it was, will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious? If the ministry that brought condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry that brings righteousness! For what was glorious has no glory now in comparison with the surpassing glory. And if what was transitory came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which lasts! Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to prevent the Israelites from seeing the end of what was passing away. But their minds were made Where the Spirit of the dull, for to this day the same veil remains when Lord is, there is freedom. the old covenant is read. It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away. Even to this day when Moses is read, a 2 Corinthians veil covers their hearts. But whenever 3:7-18 anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

When Solomon finished praying, fire

he LORD said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain and stay here, and I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and commands I have written for their instruction.” Then Moses set out with Joshua his aide, and Moses went up on the mountain of God. He said to the elders, “Wait here for us until we come back to you. Aaron and Hur are with The glory of the you, and anyone involved in LORD looked like a a dispute can go to them.” When Moses went up consuming fire on top on the mountain, the cloud of the mountain. covered it, and the glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai. For six days the cloud covered the mountain, and on the seventh day the LORD called to Moses from within Exodus the cloud. To the Israelites the glory of 24:12-18 the LORD looked like a consuming fire on top of the mountain. Then Moses entered the cloud as he went on up the mountain. And he stayed on the mountain forty days and forty nights.

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kings. Who were they? The Bible calls them ‘Magi’ (May-ji). ‘Magi’ means either ‘wise men’, ‘priests’ or ‘astrologers’ - people who study the stars.

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Noah filled the ark with birds and animals of every kind. Soon there would be rain, and the rain would become a flood that would wash the whole earth clean again. When Noah, his family and all the animals were safe inside the ark, the rain began to fall. It rained and it rained and it rained. The rivers burst their banks and the seas flooded the land. But Noah’s ark floated on the water. When the rain stopped and dry land at last appeared again, God told Noah and the animals they could leave the ark. A bright rainbow filled the sky. Noah thanked God for keeping them safe. And God promised there would never be another flood like it.

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Jesus told this story so people knew how they could make God happy. ‘There was once a man who was walking from Jerusalem to Jericho. He was attacked by robbers, who left him lying hurt by the side of the road. ‘A priest came along. He saw the injured man, but ignored him. He walked past on the other side. ‘A Levite followed the priest. He stopped and looked at the injured man, but walked on without helping him.

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NoAH Builds

Genesis 6:9-22

Ark

A H u g e g r e At F l o o d Genesis 7:1-24

As time passed, God saw that people hurt each other. They were selfish and greedy. They were only happy if they took what they wanted from others. One man was different. Noah tried to be kind and looked after God’s world. God told Noah to build an ark – a huge boat – big enough to carry two each of all the creatures that lived on the earth. And Noah did. People laughed at him but Noah collected together lots of food – and then, two by two, birds and animals of every kind came to him.

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t e A C h e S o n t h e m o u n tA I n Matthew 5:1-12, 22, 43-45; 6:6-15, 25-28

When Noah, his family and all the animals were safe inside the ark, it began to rain. Slowly, steadily, hour after hour, day after day, week after week, it rained. It rained until flood waters covered the earth and all the people who were cruel and greedy and had hurt each other were washed away. Only Noah’s ark floated above it all. After forty day and forty nights, the rain stopped. The clouds drifted away and the sun shone. Slowly, steadily, hour after hour, day after day, week after week, the waters went down and the land dried out.

‘Don’t be angry with people or hold grudges against them. Don’t swear at people or call them names. Love your enemies and if someone hurts you, be especially nice to them – only then will they realize that loving God makes you different and special. ‘Find a quiet place to pray to God and remember that he knows what you want before you ask. You don’t have to use special words –

Jesus sat down on a grassy hillside overlooking Lake Galilee. His friends gathered around him and he talked to them about the things that were important to God. They had never heard anything like it. Jesus seemed to turn everything upside-down! ‘God blesses anyone who loves him with all their heart and he will love and comfort anyone who is sad. God blesses anyone who isn’t proud and who cares about what is right and fair and good. God blesses anyone who is kind to others and whose mind is full of good things. God blesses anyone who makes peace.

just tell him you love him and ask him to forgive you for the bad things you have said and done. And remember to forgive the people who have hurt you too! ‘Don’t worry about what you will eat or what you will wear. God makes the flowers beautiful and makes sure the birds are fed. He cares even more about you.’

FORMAT 128 pages 235 x 210mm (P) Cased LANGUAGES SOLD AUTHOR Marion Thomas writes in a traditional story-teller style evoking the poetry of the Bible story while retaining biblical accuracy. Marion lives with her family in the south of England. ILLUSTRATOR Frank Endersby is a well established illustrator whose passion is children’s books. He has worked with a number of major publishers in his career and now lives with his family in the Cotswolds, in the west of England.

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Joseph and his Brothers

acob loved his large family – but he loved Joseph most of all. When he gave him a beautiful coloured

coat, his brothers muttered among themselves. Why was Joseph so special? What had he ever done to deserve it? Joseph told his brothers about the dreams he had - and somehow, in his dreams, he was always the best brother, the important brother, the one others respected above them all. It was time to do something about Joseph. His brothers plotted to make sure he couldn’t be his father’s favourite any more. They waited till he came to visit them in the fields far from home – and then they threw him into an empty well. While they were still thinking about what to do next, some traders passed by. The brothers rubbed their hands together greedily – and sold Joseph for some silver coins. While Joseph was taken away to be a slave in Egypt, Jacob wept over the story of his son, attacked by wild animals – and lost to him for ever…

Jonah and the deep, deep sea

Genesis 37:1-36

God answered Jonah. A very big fish swallowed Jonah whole and saved him from the sea. Jonah sat inside the big fish for three days and three nights, before the big fish spat him out on to the shore.

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onah,’ said God one day. ‘I want you to go to Nineveh. Tell the people they must stop doing bad

things. They must be good and kind to other people.’ Jonah knew all about the people of Nineveh. He

knew enough to want to board a ship sailing in the opposite direction. Jonah was running away. After a while, a storm blew up. Great watery waves splashed on to the deck as the ship was tossed about on the wild sea. But Jonah was sleeping below deck. ‘Wake up, Jonah!’ said the frightened sailors. ‘Pray that God will save us!’ But Jonah knew that he couldn’t. It was God he was running away from. ‘Throw me into the sea!’ Jonah shouted above the wind. ‘Then you will be safe. This is all my fault.’ So the sailors threw Jonah over the side into the splashy waves. Down, down, he fell until the water was all around him. Then Jonah called out to God to save him. God answered Jonah. A very big fish swallowed Jonah whole and saved him from the sea. Jonah sat inside the big fish for three days and three nights, before the big fish spat him out on to the shore. 00

Jonah 1:1 – 2:10

FORMAT 96 pages 235x210mm (P) cased LANGUAGES SOLD AUTHOR Marion Thomas writes in a traditional story-teller style evoking the poetry of the Bible story while retaining biblical accuracy. Marion lives with her family in the south of England. ILLUSTRATOR Frank Endersby is a well established illustrator whose passion is children’s books. He has worked with a number of major publishers in his career and now lives with his family in the Cotswolds, in the west of England.

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No Room at the Inn Luke 2:6-7

here was noise and bustle everywhere when Mary and Joseph

arrived in Bethlehem. They were not the only visitors. There were soldiers and families and animals, and more people looking for somewhere to stay than there were places to put them. Joseph found a place where they could shelter for the night. They shared it with the animals that were kept there, but Mary knew she could wait no longer. Not long afterwards, the cries of a tiny new baby mixed with the sounds of night-time in Bethlehem. It was Mary’s baby son. She remembered what the angel Gabriel had said. ‘Jesus,’ she whispered. ‘Your name is Jesus.’

Mary wrapped up her baby warmly and made a bed for him in the manger, filled with hay.

Joseph and his Brothers Genesis 37:1-36

acob loved his large family – but he loved Joseph most of all. When he gave him a beautiful coloured coat, his brothers muttered among themselves. Why was Joseph so special? What had he ever done to deserve it? Joseph told his brothers about the dreams he had - and somehow, in his dreams, he was always the best brother, the impor-

tant brother, the one others respected above them all. It was time to do something about Joseph. His brothers plotted to make sure he couldn’t be his father’s favourite any more. They waited till he came to visit them in the fields far from home – and then they threw him into an empty well. While they were still thinking about what to do next, some traders passed by. The brothers rubbed their hands together greedily – and sold Joseph for some silver coins. While Joseph was taken away to be a slave in Egypt, Jacob wept over the story of his son, attacked by wild animals – and lost to him for ever…

FORMAT 28 pages 280 x 210mm limp, wire-stitched, with die-cut cards,THE crib and figures

CHRISTMAS

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Mary visits Elizabeth

Luke 1:39-45

Draw a circle around 8 flowers that are the same. Which is the right way that will lead Mary to Elizabeth’s house?

Soon Mary knew that she was pregnant. She decided to go and stay with her cousin Elizabeth who was also expecting a baby. When Mary greeted her, Elizabeth’s baby jumped inside her! ‘God has blessed you, Mary!’ said Elizabeth. ‘You are very special to be chosen to be the mother of God’s own son.’ Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months before returning home. Mary was engaged to Joseph, the carpenter. He promised to care of her and her new baby.

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With Christmas greetings from

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‘Wise men from the east came to Jerusalem and said, “Where is the child born to be king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.”‘

During this time some wise men from the east came to Jerusalem and said, ‘Where is the child born to be king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.’

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This is the storyand of theyouth first Christmas. teacher worker, has Read the story, find the correct stickers written a number of books for and use them to complete the illustrations inside the book. livesof with Pull children. out the frieze inShe the middle the book,her join both parts together using the tabs husband and children in a rural and use the remaining stickers ofofEngland. to showpart the birth Jesus, the baby in the manger, cared for by Mary and Joseph, loved by shepherds and worshipped by wise men.

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An angel visits Mary

The journey to Bethlehem

The angel Gabriel brought Mary a message from God

Mary would have a baby: Jesus, God’s own Son. Mary loved God. She was ready to do whatever he wanted.

Just before Mary’s baby was due to be born, the Roman emperor made everyone return to their home town to be counted. Mary and Joseph had to travel to Bethlehem.

Shepherds on the hillside

Angels praising God

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An angel came to shepherds looking after their sheep.

Then the sky was filled with many angels, praising God.

The angel told them that Jesus, their Saviour, had been born in Bethlehem and was lying in a manger.

The shepherds knew they must go to see the baby. So they left their sheep and went to find him.

very year on Grandpa’s birthday, the cherry tree is covered in blossom. But this LANGUAGES year there is nothing left but a stump. SOLD ‘The tree was very, very old,’ said Grandpa. Danish, Dutch, French, ‘It was time for it to die.’ ‘You’re very, very old,’ German Harriet said anxiously. ‘Are you going to die?’

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Jan Godfrey and Estelle Corke

AUTHOR ng story about cherry Jan Godfrey is an experienced poppy seeds, caterpillars icks, Harriet learns about writer for children under 7, ew life. with many published books to her“This name. A former is a delightful book, which will enable parents to give their a simple and schoolteacher, shechildren is now clear understanding of death and heaven retired. She allistoomarried a – a subject often ignored to or evaded.” Fiona Castle Church of England clergyman, has four grown-up children and many grandchildren.

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Grandpa’s B i r t h d a y

Jan Godfrey and Estelle Corke

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They went to the wild part of the garden where the long grass and the dandelions and the apple trees grew. Harriet blew the dandelion clocks. She stood watching

‘Where do the dandelion seeds go?’ asked Harriet. ‘Over the hills and far away,’ said Grandpa. ‘Then they fall into the earth, and next year they grow into new dandelions.’

the fluffy seeds floating into the blue sky.

Harriet shut her eyes. She tried to imagine she was a new chick hatching into Grandpa’s sunny garden.

’What’s heaven like?’ asked Harriet. ‘I don’t know,’ said Grandpa. ‘But imagine you’re a new chick inside an eggshell. The world you see is quite

When she opened her eyes – the sun was dazzling and the garden was beautiful!

dark. Then one day you hatch into our big world and it’s all bright and dazzly and different.’

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LANGUAGES SOLD AUTHOR Christopher Doyle, a former head teacher, lives in Somerset, England, with his wife and children. Chris has written a number of Christmas plays and educational materials and has four books in print.

T h e I l lu s t r at e d

BIBLE

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i n The beGinninG Genesis 1:1 – 2:3

n the beginning there was nothing. It was dark and empty and shapeless. ‘Let there be light!’ God said. As soon as he had said the words, light came into existence. God saw that the light was good. God divided the light, so that there was day and there was night. God made the sky and separated it from the waters below. God brought the waters together into seas and created dry land. ‘Let the land produce plants and trees full of seeds and fruits,’ God said. Then all varieties of green and leafy vegetation filled the land, from tall redwood trees to trees bearing olives and oranges, acorns and chestnuts. God saw that all he had

made was good. ‘Let there be lights in the sky for the night and the day,’ God said. ‘Let them mark times and seasons, days, months and years.’ So the golden sun became the light that shone in the day and the silvery moon the light that beamed in the night sky. God also filled the darkness with stars, and saw that all he had made was good. ‘Let the waters be filled with living creatures and the skies with every kind of winged bird. Let them multiply and increase in number.’ Then every kind of fish and sea creature swam and splashed in the seas and the air above became filled with colour and shape and sound. There were dolphins and sea horses, eagles, owls, robins and wrens, buzzing bees and beautiful butterflies. ‘Let there be all sorts of creatures to move on the land,’ God said. So there were sheep and goats, elephants and giraffe, lions, tigers and graceful gazelles. God looked at everything that he had made and saw that it was good. Then God made man and woman. He put them in charge of his creation, to care for it and cultivate it for food. God loved the people he had made and he saw that everything he had made was very good. Then God rested.

T he perfecT world Genesis 2:4-25

od gave Adam and Eve a beautiful garden to live in. It was full of plants and trees with fruit they could eat. The garden was watered by a river that ran through it and Adam and Eve tended the garden and worked in it. Adam and Eve were good company for each other. They shared the work and they lived happily together. Adam gave names to all the creatures that God had made. God told them that they could eat anything that grew in the garden except the fruit of one tree in the middle of the garden, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. 3

G ood and evil Genesis 3:1-7

tree because if you do, you will know good and evil just as God does.’ Eve looked at the tree. She saw how lovely its fruit looked and thought about what the snake had said. She took some of the fruit and ate it. Then she gave it to Adam and he ate some too. As soon as they had eaten, Adam and Eve knew what they had done. They realized why God had told them not to eat the fruit. Now they had disobeyed God and it was too late to put things right. They felt guilty and ashamed and when they heard God coming in the garden, they found trees to hide among so he would not see them. 4

a dam and e ve are senT away Genesis 3:8-24

od called out to Adam. ‘Where are you?’ ‘I was afraid, so I hid,’ replied Adam.

ne of the creatures in the garden was a snake. He came to Eve and tempted her. ‘Did God really tell you not to eat from any of the trees in the garden?’ he asked. ‘God told us we can eat from every tree, except the tree in the middle of the garden,’ said Eve. ‘If we eat from that tree, we will die.’ ‘You will not die… ’ said the snake. ‘God does not want you to eat from that

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hile Jesus was being cradled by his mother Mary, shepherds were on the hills outside Bethlehem, looking after their flocks of sheep. The soft flickering flames suddenly gave way to dazzling light as an angel appeared in the night sky. The shepherds were terrified. ‘Don’t be afraid!’ said the angel. ‘I

hen Jesus was just over a month old, Mary and Joseph prepared to take him to the temple in Jerusalem. They went to thank God for his safe birth and offer a sacrifice of two pigeons. As they went into the temple courts, they met there a man called Simeon. Simeon had been waiting for the day when God would send his Messiah – the chosen one who would save his people. He believed that God had promised him that he would see this Saviour before he died. When Simeon saw Mary and Joseph and the baby boy in their arms, he knew that the special day had arrived. He took Jesus from them and praised God. ‘Lord, you can let me now die in peace, because I have seen with my own eyes the Saviour you have promised your people. This child will reveal your truth to all people on earth and be everything the Jewish nation have been waiting for.’ Mary and Joseph listened in some surprise to his words but before they had taken it all in, an elderly woman approached them. Anna was a prophetess who had lived in the temple, praying and worshipping God for most of her long life. She also knew that Jesus was God’s chosen one. And she thanked God for him. Mary and Joseph made their offering.

Luke 2:8-20

Luke 2:21-40

have come with good news! Tonight, in Bethlehem, a baby has been born who is the Saviour of the world. You will find him wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.’ Then the sound of hundreds of angels, singing and praising God, filled their ears. ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven!’ the angels sang. ‘And peace on earth.’ The shepherds wasted no time. They ran down the hillside, determined to find the baby who had been born that night. They found the place where Mary and Joseph were staying, and knew that this baby, lying in the manger, was the baby the angels had spoken of. They went from there to tell everyone what they had seen and heard so that no one could be in any doubt about who the baby was. But Mary, watching Jesus sleeping, thought about all she had heard that night.

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w ise men from The e asT Matthew 2:1-8

ise men living in the east had been studying the night skies when Jesus was born. They saw a strange new star and wondered what it could mean. They set out on a journey, following the star, because they thought it heralded the birth of a new king, and they wanted to worship him. When they reached Jerusalem, they stopped at King Herod’s palace. ‘Where is the child born to be king of the Jewish people?’ they asked. ‘We have come to pay our respects, to welcome and worship him.’ Herod was disturbed by their arrival. What king could there be apart from him? Quickly, Herod consulted the chief priests and teachers of the law. They told him what they knew from the ancient prophecies: the king would be born in Bethlehem. Herod then talked to his eastern visitors and tried to find out exactly when they had first seen the star. This way he could know how old the baby might be. Then he sent them to Bethlehem. ‘If you find the king,’ he said, craftily, ‘let me know. I would like to be able to worship him as well.’

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JStory OSEPH’S of Christmas

Geraldine GuadaGno and Maria Cristina lo CasCio

school of illustration in Turin. She has more than 30 books in print. She is married with three daughters.

Geraldine GuadaGno and Maria Cristina lo CasCio

J O S E P H ’ S Story of Christmas

protector of Jesus in his childhood. his is the Christmas story seen through ILLUSTRATOR he eyes of Joseph, the Cristina story of Jesus, Maria Lo Cascio was the babyborn in the in manger. Milan, Italy, and runs a

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AUTHOR Geraldine Guadagno is a native Californian living in Texas, USA. She was winner of the Pauline Books and Media’s 2006 Christmas Writing Joseph was a good, just man, Contest and this is her first husband of the Virgin Mary, published book.

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When Joseph was grown up, he met a young woman named Mary. He offered her his hands, rough and calloused from good, honest work. They were also strong gentle hands. He wanted to use them to care for Mary. Her family was pleased, and Joseph and Mary planned the day when they could be married.

On another starry night, Joseph watched in wonder as camels stopped outside the door of a little house in Bethlehem. Wise men entered, bringing gifts for Jesus, whom they called a baby king. Joseph saw the men worship the child he helped care for. When they left, he held in his hands the gifts they had left – gold, frankincense and myrrh – and put them safely away. That night God sent his angel to Joseph in another dream. ‘Take the child and his mother to Egypt for Herod means to kill him! Stay there until I tell you it is safe to return.’

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of books for children including several Bibles. Married with four children, she lives near London, England.

Sally Ann Wright and Holly Surplice

ILLUSTRATOR Holly Surplice grew up on a farm in Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. She studied at the Edinburgh College of Art, and her first book was published by Walker Books in 2006. She is married with a baby daughter.

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Jesus: Born a long time ago, in a little village AUTHOR in a small part of the Roman empire, Sally Ann Wright, a trained this is the story of a life teacher, has a number that changed thewritten world.

LIFE OOFF

JESUS by Sally Ann Wright and Holly Surplice

The Life of Jesus Jesus was born in a little village, in a small part of the Roman empire, yet his life changed the world for ever. This is the story of that life, simply told, from birth to ascension, including the stories of lives that were changed because people met Jesus.

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Mary’s baby boy

long time ago, the Roman emperor, Augustus, called for a census. He sent everyone back to the place where their family came from to be counted. Among the people who went to Bethlehem, in a tiny corner of the empire, were Mary and Joseph. Mary was expecting a baby, and while she was in Bethlehem, Mary’s baby son was born. They called him Jesus. Mary wrapped him in strips of cloth and made a bed for him among the soft hay in a manger. That night there were shepherds out in the fields, looking after their sheep. Angels appeared to them, announcing the birth of a Saviour who would bring peace to the world. The shepherds found the baby wrapped in

strips of cloth, just as the angel had told them. Then they returned to their sheep, thanking God for all they had seen and heard.

The crown of thorns

nly the Roman governor could agree to have Jesus punished by death. But Pontius Pilate could find no fault with Jesus. One person could be released on the day of the Passover. So Pilate asked the crowd, ‘Shall I set free the murderer Barabbas? Or this man, Jesus?’ The priests had already told the crowd what to say. ‘Barabbas!’ shouted the loudest voices. ‘We want Barabbas!’ ‘And what should I do with Jesus?’ Pilate asked again. ‘Crucify him!’ they shouted. The soldiers took Jesus away with a crown of thorns on his head and wearing a purple cloak. They made fun of him, before taking him to his death.

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The Lord

h e p h e r d

AUTHOR Jan Godfrey is an experienced writer for children under 7, with many published books to her name. A former schoolteacher, she is now retired. She is married to a Church of England clergyman, has four grown-up children and many grandchildren. ILLUSTRATOR Honor Ayres is a talented young illustrator, whose first book, A Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible, topped 100,000 copies in its first printing. Married with three young children, she is actively involved in her church in the south west of England.

Ps a l m 23 f or Ch i l dre n

The Lord is My Shepherd This is a retelling of Psalm 23, specially adapted for children. Just as David knew that God was his good Shepherd, giving him everything he needed, keeping him safe and showing him the right way to live, children can know that he takes care of them today.

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long time ago, David was a ‘A shepherd boy, looking after his sheep. He wrote many songs. One of them is called Psalm 23. It’s about how much God loved and cared for him.

God loves and cares for people now in just the same way. The Psalm is just as true today for us as it was for David – and not just for shepherd boys!

he Lord is my shepherd and I have everything I need. ‘T He lets me rest in cool, green fields,’ sang David, the shepherd boy, as he rested with his sheep in the shade, on a hot and sunny day.

FORMAT 32 pages 192 x 160mm (P) cased

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LANGUAGES SOLD Danish AUTHOR Sally Ann Wright, a trained teacher, has written a number of books for children including several Bibles. Married with four children, she lives near London, England. ILLUSTRATOR Toni Goffe is an established childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book illustrator who lives with his wife in Hampshire in the south of England.

by Sally Ann Wright and Toni Goffe

Mix and Match Bible This spirally-bound book contains 15 Bible stories and 15 main Bible characters. The pages are all divided into three parts and each page is mixed up. The reader must turn the parts of each page to find the correct match for the illustrated Bible character and thus match up the details of the Bible story as well. There are illustrated clues throughout to help! Stories include: Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, David, Solomon, Daniel, Mary, John the Baptist, the Roman centurion, Bartimaeus, Peter, Zacchaeus, Mary Magdalene and Paul. CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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S O LOM O N

I am Solomon. When King David, my father, died, I became king of Israel. God told me I could have whatever I wanted. I chose to be a wise king.

God not only made me wise, he gave me great wealth, long life and peace in the land. The Queen of Sheba came to visit me to see how God had blessed me. I built a beautiful temple for God so that the people could worship him there. The best builders worked on the temple using the best materials that could be bought.

FORMAT 64 pages 170 x 135mm cased LANGUAGES SOLD AUTHOR Lizzie Owen has been telling Bible stories to children all her life. This is her first published book.

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My Baby Bible An excellent first Bible for the very young, with favourite stories, friendly pictures, and rhythmic text.

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What a wonderful world! When God made the world he filled it with all sorts of creatures. There were lions and tigers and bears. There were tall creatures and stripy creatures. Some had swishy tails, some had tickly whiskers. Some made growly noises, some sang chirpy songs and some made no sound at all. Genesis 1

The very scary storm Jesus had fallen asleep in the boat. It had been a long day. But suddenly the wind blew – whhhoooo and the waves got higher – swish, swish and Jesus’ friends began to be afraid. ‘Help us, Jesus or we will drown!’ Jesus woke up. Jesus stood up. Jesus told the wind to be still. And the wind was still, the waves were calm, and Jesus’ friends were amazed. Luke 8:22-25

FORMAT 192 pages 190 x 160mm cased LANGUAGES SOLD AUTHOR Renita Boyle Boyle is a remarkable storyteller and not only writes and performs, she trains and teaches. Born in the US, she now lives in Scotland with her clergyman husband and her son, where she can play the bagpipe with her nose!

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My Bedtime Bible Bedtime story time is Bible story time, when children are settled and pages are turned. The text in this very special Bible invites children to reflect on favourite stories and apply what they learn to their own lives. CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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The Bad Choice Have you ever wanted to do the right thing but done the wrong thing instead? Then you know how Adam and Eve felt when they made the first bad choice. The fruit from the ‘Tree of Life’ tasted lovely and lush. They never ate from ‘The Tree of Knowing Good and Bad.’ ‘Don’t even touch it,’ God warned, ‘or everything will be spoiled.’ One day the sneaky serpent slipped up to Eve. ‘Did God really say not to eat the fruits in the garden?’ ‘No,’ said Eve, ‘just this fruit – or we will die!’ ‘Nonsense,’ said the serpent. ‘God knows that you’ll know what he knows.’ ‘I wonder,’ thought Eve. The wondering was delightful. The fruit looked delicious. She ate some and gave some to Adam. Adam ate some too. Suddenly, they knew what it was to do bad things and they felt bad. They made a bad choice. We all do.

Have you ever wished that you said ‘yes’ the first time you were asked to do something? Then you know how Jonah felt when he was swallowed by a big fish.

God said, ‘Go!’ but Jonah said, ‘No!’ He was afraid and jumped on a ship for far away. While Jonah slept, a storm stirred. Thunder crashed. Lightning flashed. The sailors were scared. ‘We’re going to sink,’ they screamed. The captain shook Jonah. ‘Wake up! Do something! Pray!’

Jonah and the Big Fish Jonah 1:1-17, 2:10

‘Jonah, go to Nineveh,’ God said. ‘Tell them I see the bad things they are doing. I want them to change.’

‘It’s my fault,’ said Jonah. ‘I’m running away from God. Throw me into the sea and you will be safe.’ So they did. The storm stopped. The sailors were saved. So was Jonah. Glub, gulp, swish, swish. Jonah was swallowed by a great big fish! He had time to think. He had time to thank God and pray. ‘I’m truly sorry for running away,’ he told God. ‘I will keep my promise to do whatever you ask.’ The big fish burped. Jonah bounced on to a beach. Jonah got a second chance. It’s best to say yes the first time.

FORMAT 32 pages 280 x 210mm cased

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LANGUAGES SOLD Australian, Dutch AUTHOR Bethan James, a former teacher and youth worker, has written a number of books for children. She lives with her husband and children in a rural part of England. ILLUSTRATOR Heather Stuartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fresh, contemporary style is influenced by her teaching work with 4-5 year-olds and her young daughter, Melek. Both are involved in their local Methodist Church in Sussex, England.

My Big

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My Big Christmas Picture Book This is the story of the first Christmas, of Jesus born in Bethlehem. Each part of the story focuses on a different Bible character, from Mary and Joseph through to Herod and the wise men. Bold bright pictures, and a simple retelling of the events in the Christmas story, make this an ideal introduction for children. CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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The Wise Men High in the sky there were many stars. But look! Here was a bright new star. What could it mean? Wise men in the East saw the star and wondered about it. They mounted their camels and followed it, hoping it would lead them to the child who had been born to be king of the Jewish people.

‘I will take him gold,’ said one. ‘I will take him frankincense,’ said another. ‘I will take him myrrh,’ said a third. They travelled until they reached Jerusalem. Perhaps a king would be born in a palace?

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he wise men were not the only people to dream about King Herod. That night Joseph was also troubled

by dreams. He dreamed that an angel warned him to take his family away. King Herod would not rest until he had found the baby king and destroyed him. King Herod wanted to be the only king in the land. Joseph woke Mary and together they gathered all they needed for their journey. They escaped to Egypt by night, taking Mary’s little son to safety.

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My Big Easter Picture Book What is Easter all about? This bright, colourful book is an excellent introduction to the events of the first Easter, from Jesus coming into Jerusalem as king, through to his resurrection and ascension.

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Jesus Rides a Donkey

People were smiling and cheering. Some were waving palm branches in the air. Others were laying cloaks under the donkey’s feet. What was happening? Who was this man, riding into Jerusalem on a donkey? ‘It’s Jesus!’ someone in the crowd shouted above the noise. ‘He’s the teacher from Galilee everyone is talking about. They say no one has ever talked about God the way he does.’ ‘Did you see him heal the blind man?’ someone else asked. ‘I heard about a miracle with some bread and a couple of little fish – they say thousands of people shared a boy’s lunch!’ ‘What about the lepers, then? Ten of them healed and went back to live with their families, I heard.’ ‘So – he must have come for the Passover. Look! Here he is! Praise Jesus! Praise Jesus, the king!’ 4

Jesus Prays in the Garden

Jesus returned to speak to his friends – but they had all fallen asleep. Jesus was even sadder now. He woke them, but it was too late.

After they had eaten, Jesus went with his friends to a garden on the Mount of Olives. He asked them to keep watch for him among the trees while he prayed. Jesus was very sad. He asked God to help him. ‘Father, I know that soon I must suffer and die. Please help me to be brave because I am very frightened. If there is any other way to save the people you love, then tell me now. Don’t make me do this if there is any other way.’

FORMAT 32 pages 220 x 220mm cased

NEW FOR 2011 Sally Ann Wright and Angela Jolliffe

LANGUAGES SOLD AUTHOR Sally Ann Wright, a trained teacher, has written a number of books for children including several Bibles. Married with four children, she lives near London, England. ILLUSTRATOR Angela Jolliffe is an established UK-based illustrator, who lives in Norwich with her husband and two children. Previously published by Pupfish, this is her first title for Anno Domini.

Christmas Book My First

My First Christmas Book The events of the first Christmas, simply retold for young readers with bold, bright pictures. A book to make a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Christmas a very special one.

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Who is lying in the manger?

It’s Jesus – Mary’s first-born son! Sshhh! The animals are watching round him, He was born in the stable tonight. 11

s that a bright star shining? What do you think it could mean? A king for a country? A special birth surely? The wise men must travel to see. 17

AUTHOR Bethan James, a former teacher and youth worker, has written a number of books for children. She lives with her husband Bible is a perfect gift.and children in a rural part of England. strated by Estelle Corke,

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My Little Bible This little Bible is the perfect gift for a new baby or a baptism. The small format, padded cover and beautiful illustrations combine with a reliable collection of favourite and not so well-known Bible stories. CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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So it was that Moses and Aaron found themselves in front of the great Egyptian Pharaoh. ‘The God of the Israelites, the God of all the world, says, “Let my people go!”’ they said. ‘Who is this God?’ Pharaoh thundered. ‘Why should I do what he tells me?’ Pharaoh relied on his thousands of Israelite slaves. He had no plans to set them free – not even when God sent plagues on the land of Egypt. Aaron struck the water of the river Nile with his stick and the water turned blood red. Then Moses and Aaron went again to Pharaoh. ‘God says, “Let my people go!”’ At first Pharaoh agreed – he wanted God to take the plague away. But as soon as the water was green again, Pharaoh changed his mind. God sent a plague of frogs to invade

their beds and cooking pots. There were frogs wherever they turned! ‘God says, “Let my people go!”’ said Moses and Aaron. Once more Pharaoh agreed – and then he changed his mind. God sent ten plagues altogether – biting gnats and swarms of flies; disease on all the animals kept by the Egyptians; itchy, sore boils over all the Egyptian people; a hailstorm that destroyed their crops; locusts that stripped whatever was left; deep darkness for three whole days; and finally, the tenth plague, when the first-born males of all the Egyptians died. The tenth plague changed Pharaoh’s mind. ‘Go, go, go!’ said Pharaoh.

God had kept the Israelites safe throughout the final plague. He had warned them to prepare for a long journey, eating one last meal – the Passover meal – of roast lamb with bitter herbs and bread made without yeast. They had marked their doorposts with the blood of the lamb. And the angel of death had passed over them. Now they were following Moses – and God was leading them with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of bright fire by night – out of Egypt and out of slavery. But as soon as the Israelites had gone, Pharaoh changed his mind again! He sent an army of horses and chariots to bring them all back. When the Israelites reached the sandy banks of the Red Sea, they realized that the sea was in front of them and the Egyptian army was coming up fast behind them… ‘Hold out your hand over the sea, Moses,’ said God. And the sea parted to let them cross, safely to the other side. Then Moses held out his hand again and the waters closed up – so that the chariots of the Egyptian army who had pursued them were washed away.

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Abraham’s family A

braham and Sarah lived in a hot, sunny place called Canaan. God promised

that Abraham and Sarah would have as many children and grandchildren as there were stars in the sky. They would be God’s friends, part of God’s special people.

What colour is Sarah’s dress? Did Abraham live in a tent or a house? Is it night or day?

Baby Isaac was the first of this big family. When Isaac grew up, he and his wife Rebecca had twin sons, Esau and Jacob. Genesis 12, 21 Abraham had lots of animals. Which 3 different animals can you see in the picture? Write their names in the boxes below.

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up to him. David knew that God could help him. God had kept David safe from lions and bears when he looked after his sheep. And God helped him defeat the giant Goliath. 1 samuel 17

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FORMAT 15 boards plus cover 170 x 170mm board book with case LANGUAGES SOLD Australian, Bahasa, Belgian, Dutch, German, Hungarian, Polish AUTHOR Bethan James, a former teacher and youth worker, has written a number of books for children. She lives with her husband and children in a rural part of England. ILLUSTRATOR Krisztina Kรกllai Nagy was born in Hungary and trained as a graphic designer before starting her own design and illustration business. She lives in Budapest with her husband, Janos and young daughter, Bori.

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Noah built an ark

Look at all those animals! God told Noah to build a BIG boat called an ark. They went into the ark, two by two.

Then pitter-pat, pitter-pat; drip, drop, splash! God took care of Noah, his family and all the animals when a HUGE flood destroyed the land. They only came out when God told them it was safe.

The first Easter His friends were VERY sad when Jesus died. But three days later, there was a miracle. God made Jesus live again! His friends saw him eat and drink and walk about! Jesus told his friends they would not see him any more but they must not be afraid. They must always be kind to everyone. He would always be there to help them.

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My Picture Prayers Simple prayers and beautiful pictures to introduce babies to the God who loves them and cares about them.

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Creator God who made me, Creator God who loves me, Thank you for being there, God, when the sun rises in the morning. Thank you for being there, when the stars come out at night! Thank you for loving me, God, When I am happy and smiling, Or cross and grumpy, Or sad and lonely. Thank you for always being there, God, And for loving me. Creator God who cares for me, Keep me safe today.

ILLUSTRATOR Maria Cristina Lo Cascio was born in Milan, Italy, and runs a school of illustration in Turin. She has more than 30 books in print. She is married with three daughters.

My Special Baby Book

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AUTHORin your baby’s life. Sally Annthe Wright, Celebrate wonder ofaatrained new creation. Thank Godhas for the mystery ofa human love. teacher, written number Record the details of the miracle of new life. of books for Pray children the prayers, including and enjoy each day as it comes. several Bibles. Married with four children, she lives near London, England.

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you made the world and it was very good. Lord God, you gave me a home, a place where I can be safe from harm. Lord God, you gave me people to love me and care for me. Thank you for all the good things you have given me.

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you shared in Nazareth the life of an earthly home. Bless our home now with peace and joy. Give to parents strength and wisdom as the sun rises each morning, love and patience to get through each day, and peaceful rest as the stars light up the night sky.

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FORMAT 32 pages 220 x 220mm; cased LANGUAGES SOLD English AUTHOR Vicki Howie has written children’s plays, songs, mimes, crafts and stories. She runs workshops on children’s evangelism and lives in the south of England with her husband and two teenage children. ILLUSTRATOR Honor Ayres is a talented young illustrator, whose first book, A Child’s Bible, topped 100,000 copies in its first printing. Married with three young children, she is actively involved in her church in the south west of England.

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DAY EINASTER THE MORNING ON

Vicki Howie and Honor Ayres

On Easter Day in the Morning Mary has a friend called Jesus. Everywhere Jesus goes, special things happen. But one day soldiers march him away to die on a cross. Mary is very sad until she meets Jesus on Easter Day in the morning. This is the perfect introduction for children to the events of the first Easter. CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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verywhere Jesus goes, there are smiling faces! Peter and John, the fishermen, struggle to bring in their fishing nets. ‘Look how many fish Jesus has helped us catch!’ they shout to each other.

A man who cannot walk rolls up his mat and

steps out left-right, left right, through the streets, and out of the town, telling everyone he meets, ‘Jesus has made me well!’

hat evening a kind man says, ‘I will take Jesus down from the cross. I will bury Jesus in my cave.’ Mary and her friends follow him, slowly, sadly, down the hill, through a gate and into a lovely garden. 16

FORMAT 32 pages 220 x 220mm cased

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LANGUAGES SOLD Afrikaans, Australian, Dutch, English, French, Japanese AUTHOR Jan Godfrey is an experienced writer for children under 7, with many published books to her name. A former schoolteacher, she is now retired. She is married to a Church of England clergyman, has four grown-up children and many grandchildren. ILLUSTRATOR Honor Ayres is a talented young illustrator, whose first book, A Child’s Bible, topped 100,000 copies in its first printing. Married with three young children, she is actively involved in her church in the south west of England.

The Sermon on t he Mount for Chi ldren

Secret of Happiness Combining the well-known story-telling skills of Jan Godfrey and the illustrations of bestselling Honor Ayres, this is the message of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount interpreted for young children. It includes the Beatitudes, the Lord’s Prayer, and the way God wants us to live happily with each other. Jesus knew the secret of happiness – and he shared it with everyone he knew. CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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on’t hurt someone back who’s hurt you,’ said Jesus. ‘Try to be kind to them. God loves everyone the same.

Then Reuben looked at a boy who was not his friend. The boy looked at him. Then they began to smile at each other.

Try to be like him.’ Little Reuben looked at his friends and smiled. He thought about God loving everyone, good or bad.

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o... listen to me carefully,’ said Jesus. ‘Listen and remember. Then you will be like a man building a good safe house on a rock. It won’t fall down. But if you forget what I’ve said, you’ll be like a man building a house on a pile of slippery, slithery sand that will fall down with a CRASH.’ Now Reuben knew the secret. Now he knew how to be happy. He wanted to be like the man who built a house on a rock, strong and firm. Reuben loved his friend Jesus very much.

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Shepherds rejoiced at his coming. men from far_off lands brought him gifts. ILLUSTRATOR her, Mary, stored all these things in her heart.

Stephanie JeffS the Story of ChriStmaS

AUTHOR Stephanie Jeffs is a writer and teacher of English and drama. Sheinlives in Tiverton, in the A baby was born Bethlehem over two thousand ago.of England, with southyears west her three teenage children. Angels announced his arrival.

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‘I have tried everywhere, but, as you said, there is no room. Do you know of anywhere where we can rest tonight?’ The innkeeper wiped his forehead with the back of his hand. He looked at Mary and then at Joseph. ‘I can only think of one place,’ he said. He pointed to a building beside the inn. ‘Stay there, if you want.’ ‘Thank you,’ said Joseph. He turned round and pulled the donkey towards the stable.

looked hot and tired, and beads of sweat sparkled on his forehead. ‘I haven’t got a space anywhere. Try one of the houses.’ He shut the door. Joseph tried the houses. They were all full. It was hopeless. Before long he found himself back at the inn. He stopped outside the door and knocked again. ‘Sir,’ he said, before the innkeeper could speak. ‘I know that you do not have any room in your inn, but my wife is pregnant and will soon give birth. 8

ight days after the baby was born, Mary and Joseph took him to be circumcised. ‘What will you call the child?’ Joseph was asked. ‘His name is Jesus,’ he replied. Six weeks later, they loaded their donkey to travel to the temple in Jerusalem. It was not far away, and although they had talked about returning to Nazareth, they had decided to make Bethlehem their home. Joseph carried the two young doves which he would give the priest to offer as a sacrifice to God. An old man stared intently at Mary and the baby she was holding. He 20

slowly made his way towards her, picking his way through the crowd. Mary handed Jesus to the old man. The man, whose name was Simeon, cradled the child in his arms, and then he spoke, his eyes overflowing with tears. ‘Sovereign Lord,’ he said. ‘You have kept your promise to me. I have seen the Saviour of the world!’ He handed Jesus back to Mary. Mary and Joseph looked at each other. They were too amazed to speak. At that moment, an old woman called Anna came up to them. She smiled and her face lit up with joy as she praised God. Mary and Joseph made their way back to Bethlehem, thinking of all the things they had heard and seen in Jerusalem. They were unaware of the three other travellers who had begun their journey to visit them.

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hey saw an angel with a message of great joy, ut a baby in a manger, a baby called Jesus. ILLUSTRATOR

Honor Ayres is a talented young illustrator, whose first book, A Child’s Bible, topped 100,000 copies in its first printing. Married with three young children, she is actively involved in her church in the south west of England.

Publishing Director: Annette Reynolds Art Director: Gerald Rogers Pre-production Manager: Krystyna Kowalska Hewitt Production Manager: John Laister Printed and bound in Singapore

Ten LiTTLe Sheep

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nother little sheep came over the hill, slipping on the stones. Now there were five little sheep with the shepherd boy, half-asleep and yawning and weary and wandering and slipping.

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hen the shepherd boy and the ten little sheep worshipped the baby,

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FORMAT 48 pages 235 X 210mm (P) cased LANGUAGES SOLD American AUTHOR Angela Burrin was born in Kent, England, but lives and works in Maryland, USA. A former teacher, she is now director of the prison ministry of WAU and author of a number of books. ILLUSTRATOR Maria Cristina Lo Cascio was born in Milan, Italy, and runs a school of illustration in Turin. She has more than 30 books in print. She is married with three daughters.

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Welcome to the Mass This beautifully illustrated book is designed to help children find their way through each stage of the Mass and come to understand how it can deepen their faith. It also includes prayers of the Mass and illustrated definitions of specialist words â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an ideal First Communion gift.

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Rejoicing With the Angels in Heaven!

The Gloria Suddenly there was a host of angels praising God and singing, “Glory to God in the highest!” luke 2:13

On the night I was born, my Father sent angels to some shepherds on a hillside. The angels told them about my birth. And off the shepherds went to find me in the stable in Bethlehem. Now it is time for you to join the angels around the altar, singing my praises in the prayer of the Church, the Gloria. Yes, angels are here right now! Even your guardian angel is singing this prayer. Ask my Holy Spirit to give you a picture in your mind of all the angels here in church with you. I love to hear you say, “We give you thanks. We praise you for your glory.” Think of something you are especially thankful for. Maybe you can thank me for your family, your friends, and the fun times you have. Or you can thank me for how I take care of you each day. Did you know that your praises reach me in heaven? In heaven I sit at the right hand of my Father. There’s so much love and laughter. Everyone is so happy to be with us and with each other. Heaven is such an awesome place! Jesus with all my heart I give you the highest praise!

Thank You for Believing! The Profession of faiTh “Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” John 20:29

The apostle Thomas had a hard time believing that I had risen from the dead. But when he saw me with his own eyes and put his hands in my wounds, he believed. He said to me, “My Lord and my God!” My Holy Spirit helps you to believe. When you were baptized, you received the

seed of faith. What a gift! And guess what? Whenever you spend time talking and listening to me at home or at Mass, you will come to know more and more in your heart who I am and what I have done for you! It was my early apostles who put together the prayer of the Church called the Creed. It tells the story of the Trinity: how my Father created the world, how I came to live on earth, and how the Holy Spirit, who spoke to the prophets, helps guide you and the Church. My friend, how delighted we are when we hear you say aloud these truths. And just as I told Thomas, you are blessed—for believing in me and for telling others how much I love them. I believe in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

FORMAT 20 pages 192 x 150mm (P) cased with flaps LANGUAGES SOLD American, Australian, Dutch, English AUTHOR Vicki Howie, a former solicitor, has written children’s plays, songs, mimes, crafts and stories. She runs workshops on children’s evangelism and lives in the south of England with her husband and two teenage children. ILLUSTRATOR Krisztina Kállai Nagy trained as a graphic designer before starting her own design and illustration business. She particularly likes illustrating Bibles stories and lives in Budapest, Hungary, with her husband and young daughter.

NEW FOR 2010

H i d i s n ’ o g? h W Vicki Howie and Krisztina Kállai Nagy

A Christmas lift-the-flap Book

Who’s Hiding? This is a lift-the-flap book with doors to open on the Christmas story. Simply told for small children, they can engage for the first time with the angels and the shepherds, the wise men and the star, Mary and Joseph and the baby called Jesus. CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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What a surprise! Here’s the angel Gabriel with a message. Someone’s going to have a baby. Who could it be?

Lift the flap

It’s someone who’s hiding behind the door. Who it is we can’t be sure. Open up a little more . . .

It’s Mary! Mary dances all around her house. ‘I’m so happy,’ she sings. ‘An angel brought me news of joy, I’m going to have a baby boy.’ Then she goes to tell the wonderful news to her family.

Pitter, patter! Mary and Joseph hear footsteps. Someone has come to see the new baby. Who could that be?

Lift the flap

It’s someone who’s hiding behind the door. Who it is we can’t be sure. Open up a little more . . .

It’s a shepherd! Look! He’s brought a lamb. ‘A dazzling angel came to say, We’ll find God’s Son in a bed of hay!’ Well, how amazing!