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My First Bible

Authors : Leena Lane , illustrated by Gillian Chapman

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An ideal gift for young children, My First Bible retells all the favourite Bible stories known and loved by generations of children, for children of today.

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Title	My First Bible
Authors	Leena Lane , illustrated by Gillian Chapman
ISBN
Description	An ideal gift for young children, My First Bible retells all the favourite Bible stories known and loved by generations of children, for children of today. Bold and colourful illustrations from Gillian Chapman bring the world of the Bible to life. Suitable for reading aloud with very young children, or for independent readers aged 4-6 years, the helpful index at the back show where all the stories can be found in the Bible
Details	Product code: 9780857460790 Published: 22 September 2006 Format: Hardback Pages: 256 Dimensions: 160mm wide and 190mm high

An ideal gift for young children, My First Bible retells all the favourite Bible stories known and loved by generations of children, for children of today.

Bold and colourful illustrations from Gillian Chapman bring the world of the Bible to life.

Suitable for reading aloud with very young children, or for independent readers aged 4-6 years, the helpful index at the back show where all the stories can be found in the Bible

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Creative Ways to Tell a Bible Story: Techniques and tools for exploring the Bible with children and families

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There are many drama games, ways to use props, and ways to use art , all with examples linked to Bible stories. Even if you already love using Godly Play or drama, you will find lots of excellent new ideas. Above all the practical ideas are in a framework: don’t just read a story – ponder first and then tell it. Use open-ended questions, and don’t rush in with an explanation – Jesus usually didn’t. The introduction celebrates the way the biblical authors ‘were…gifted to see greater truths than they could have imagined on their own’, and this book points us to inspired story-sharing with children and families. Why not adult small groups too?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by Rose Medhurst\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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