CHILDREN'S ILLUSTRATED BIBLE [Hardcover]

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 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

An outstanding new edition of the Bible, with stunning illustrations on every page.

Retold especially for children in clear, lively language that retains the poetry of the traditional text.

Color photographs of plants, animals, people, and places of the Bible lands set the stories in context.

Maps of the lands of the Old and New Testaments depict where events take place.

Prepared in consultation with educators, scholars, and religious advisers.

A special gift for children and a source of inspiration for the entire family.

Casebound 320 pages 7-3/4 x 10-1/4 Four color painting on every page

Selina Hastings is the author of several children's books that reflect her interest in language and history. These include retellings of 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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.