Children's Illustrated Bible

Amazon.com
In this outstanding edition of the Bible, the stories of the Old and New Testaments are retold by Selina Hastings in a lucid, flowing style for children's enjoyment and edification. Hastings consulted with a cadre of educators, scholars, and religious advisors to retain the original feel and poetry of the Bible, while appealing to contemporary young readers with clear, lively language. The somewhat lackluster illustrations on every page are not nearly as compelling as the stories themselves, but the variety of other artwork, including maps and color photographs of artifacts, plants, biblical places, animals, people, and architecture, makes up for any deficit there. All the best-known parables and teachings are here, including "The Plagues of Egypt," "The Birth of Jesus," "Jacob's Ladder," "Noah's Ark," "Judas Plots to Betray Jesus," and "The Resurrection," among many others. This volume also includes a "Who's Who in the Bible Stories" as well as quotations from the King James Bible, identified by chapter and verse. Hastings has written several other collections of Bible stories, including The Birth of Jesus and The Miracles of Jesus. And for a smaller, stockier version of the same book, check out Hastings's The Children's Illustrated Bible. (Ages 8 and older) --Emilie Coulter


From Booklist
Gr. 4-7. Considering the spectacular graphics of most Dorling Kindersley books, this illustrated Bible may be something of a disappointment. The book combines small photographs with rather listless pastel artwork. The color photos show artifacts, clothing, architecture, and various plants and animals of biblical times, among many other items. The big draw here is not the art, but rather the fluent retellings and the chapters of background information that place the stories in their historical and geographical contexts. Topics include life in Canaan, the land of the New Testament, and the early Church. A comprehensive volume that should find a place on religion shelves. Ilene Cooper


Book Description
Written in conjunction with educators, scholars, and religious advisors, this retelling of favorite Old and New Testament stories retains the original feel and poetry of the Bible while appealing to contemporary young readers. DK's Children's Illustrated Bible features some of the best-known Bible tales, including, the Birth of Jesus, Jacob's Ladder, Noah's Ark, and the Resurrection, written especially for children in a clear, easy-to-understand tone. A "Who's Who in the Bible Stories" section and quotations from the King James Bible, listed by chapter and verse, add even more value to this unique resource.


About the Author
Selina Hastings is the author of several children's books that reflect her interest in language and history including Sir Gawain and the Loathly Lady and The Canterbury Tales.

Eric Thomas, a teacher of graphics, print, and illustration, has worked as a freelance illustrator for the BBC, The Times of London, and The Economist.


Buy from Amazon     Compare Prices

This magnificent edition of a DK children's favorite brings to life the best-loved stories from the Bible. Relating epic tales from the Old and New Testaments, Selina Hastings' clear and lyrical style is matched by Eric Thomas' wonderful illustrations. Planned in full consultation with a panel of specialists, this is a book that describes in full detail the principal events and characters from the Bible, but also explains the stories in their historical, geographical, and cultural context. Background information, color maps and photographs, pictures of artifacts, and even descriptions of the food people ate all help to enrich understanding and convey the meaning behind the stories in a way younger readers will readily enjoy. From Mount Sinai where Moses received the Ten Commandments to the shores of Galilee where Jesus performed many of his miracles, familiar scenes are illuminated with a unique visual and descriptive approach. The Children's Illustrated Bible is not just a beautifully expressed version of the most influential book ever written -- it is also a work of history and poetry, a study of people, places, and the ideas and beliefs that have helped to shape our world. It's a special gift for children, and a volume to treasure.


Buy from Barnes & Noble     Compare Prices