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Moses said to Pharaoh, 'Let my people go.'But Pharaoh said to Moses, 'NO! NO! NO!'Author of the bestselling Lion Storyteller Bible and YouVersion's The Bible App for Kids, internationally renowned storyteller Bob Hartman retells over 40 classic Bible stories in rhyme.From Esther to Samuel, Zacchaeus to Daniel, join in the rhyming fun with all your favourite characters and see the Bible come alive in Mark Beech's fantastic illustrations.This book was awarded the CRT Children's Book of the Year in 2019.

The Tell-It-Together Gospel brings together a new translation of Mark's Gospel by renowned biblical scholar Paula Gooder and interactive storytelling tips from bestselling author Bob Hartman.Remaining faithful to the Bible text itself, Paula and Bob combine Mark's Gospel with fun and engaging actions to bring the text to life and make it memorable for all ages - even the very young.Clearly presented with easy-to-read text and accompanying directives for audience participation, this book is ideal for use in churches, children's groups, at home and in many other settings.

The Link-it-Up Bible is a highly visual and interactive illustrated children's Bible, through which bestselling author and storyteller, Bob Hartman introduces children to the links between their favourite bible stories, drawing attention to wider Bible themes.Containing over 60 stories, the Link It Up Children's Bible is perfect for families to read to younger children at bedtime or story-time, for schools and Sunday School teaching and for primary school age children beginning to read independently. The children will love the arrows zipping across the pages, the call out text boxes asking them questions and the line drawn illustrations just begging to be coloured in. Each element brings the story of the Bible to life and shows how everything is connected and reveals God as the author behind it all.Children will gain new insight into many of the familiar Bible stories enabling them to explore faith in a fresh way and providing new topics to discuss with their close and wider church family and friends.

When a merchant finds the very best pearl in the world, how far will he go to get it? Will he really sell everything he owns?Discover just how valuable the Kingdom of Heaven is in The Precious Pearl - a fun rhyming retelling of a classic Bible parable for kids from award-winning author Bob Hartman.Jesus' tale of the Pearl of Great Price is retold in brilliant, entertaining style in this charming picture book for 3-5 year olds. With Bob Hartman's signature warmth and humour, The Precious Pearl is the perfect way to introduce young children to this beloved Bible story in a way that's easily accessible.Colourful, quirky illustrations from Mark Beech bring this Bible story book to life, and kids will love to follow along join in with the rhymes. The clear, simple text is ideal for young children just starting to read and for adults to read aloud.The Precious Pearl is a picture book that will delight children and parents alike and is the perfect follow on from Bob Hartman's Rhyming Bible. It is also a brilliant story time resource for KS1 teachers, Sunday School teachers and those involved in children's ministry. Kids will learn about the parables in a memorable, engaging way, and gain a new understanding of the value of the Kingdom of Heaven.

Two busy builders have been hard at work building their homes, but when the storms come, will their houses stay standing or will they fall into a pile of rubble?The Busy Builders is a fun retelling in rhyme of a classic Bible parable for kids, showing the importance of following Jesus’ teachings, from award-winning author Bob Hartman.The story of the Wise and the Foolish Builders is vibrantly retold in this entertaining picture book for 3-5 year olds. With Bob Hartman’s beloved entertaining wit, The Busy Builders is the perfect way to introduce this classic Bible story to kids in a way that’s accessible and easily understood.Bright, quirky illustrations from Mark Beech bring this Bible story book to life, and kids will love joining in with the fun and memorable rhymes as they read along. The clear, simple text is ideal for young children just starting to read and for adults to read aloud.The Busy Builders is a picture book that children and parents alike will adore and is the perfect follow on from Bob Hartman’s Rhyming Bible. It is also a brilliant story time resource for KS1 teachers, Sunday School teachers and those involved in children’s ministry. Kids will learn about the parables in a memorable, engaging way, and gain a new understanding of why it is important to follow Jesus’ teachings.

As his flock of sheep settle down to sleep, oh no! The shepherd notices he's one sheep short! Will he find his lost lamb before night falls?One Sheep Short is a fun retelling in rhyme of a classic Bible parable for kids, showing how valuable each person is to God, from award-winning author Bob Hartman.The beloved Bible story of the lost sheep is brilliantly retold in this entertaining picture book for 3-5 year olds. With Bob Hartman's characteristic entertaining wit, One Sheep Short is the perfect way to introduce this classic Bible story to kids in a way that's accessible and easily understood.Bright, quirky illustrations from Mark Beech bring this Bible story book to life, and kids will love joining in with the fun and memorable rhymes as they read along. The clear, simple text is ideal for young children just starting to read and for adults to read aloud.One Sheep Short is a picture book that children and parents alike will adore and as part of the Rhyming Parables series is the perfect follow on from Bob Hartman's Rhyming Bible. It is also a brilliant story time resource for KS1 teachers, Sunday School teachers and those involved in children's ministry. Kids will learn about the parables in a memorable, engaging way, and gain a new understanding of how every person, including them, is loved and valued by God.

A merchant is hosting the most fantastic feast, but everyone he invites seems to have the most unbelievable excuse! Who will he find instead, and most importantly, how will he fit them all round the table?!The Fantastic Feast is a lively retelling in rhyme of a classic Bible parable for kids, showing the amazing generosity of God, from award-winning author Bob Hartman.The Parable of the Great Banquet is wonderfully retold in this fun and quirky picture book for 3-5 year olds. With Bob Hartman's characteristic entertaining wit, The Fantastic Feast is the perfect way to introduce this classic Bible story to kids in a way that's accessible and easily understood.Vibrant illustrations from Mark Beech bring this Bible story book to life, and kids will love joining in with the fun and memorable rhymes on each page. The clear, simple text is ideal for adults to read aloud with young children just starting to learn their letters.The Fantastic Feast is a picture book that children and parents alike will adore and as part of the Rhyming Parables series is the perfect follow on from Bob Hartman's Rhyming Bible. It is also a brilliant story time resource for KS1 teachers, Sunday School teachers and those involved in children's ministry. Kids will learn about the parables in a memorable, engaging way, and gain a new understanding of the incredible generosity of God.

One HUMP, two HUMPS, lumpety-lump,The star-watchers went with BUMP and a THUMP.One HUMP, two HUMPS, lumpety-lump,The star-watchers followed the star.Discover the angel Gabriel, Mary and Joseph, the shepherds, the three kings and the baby Jesus as you've never seen them before in Bob Hartman's Rhyming Christmas. A delightfully funny and vibrant retelling in rhyme of the story of Christmas, this is a poem that children and grown-ups will love to read and perform - whether at home, in church or in school.The Nativity story is wonderfully retold by master storyteller Bob Hartman in this entertaining picture book for 3-5 year olds. With memorable rhymes that young children will eagerly be joining in with, Bob Hartman's Rhyming Christmas is the perfect way to introduce this most beloved Bible story to kids in a way that's accessible and easily understood.Mark Beech's bright, colourful illustrations bring this Bible story book to life, and there are pages for children to colour in themselves. The clear, simple text is ideal for young children just starting to read and for adults to read aloud, and is perfect for performing all together.Bob Hartman's Rhyming Christmas is a picture book that will enchant children and parents alike, and is ideal for reading alongside Bob Hartman's Rhyming Bible and the Rhyming Parable series. It is also a brilliant story time resource for KS1 teachers, Sunday School teachers and those involved in children's ministry looking for fresh ways of staging the Nativity. Kids will learn about the Biblical story of Christmas in an entertaining and engaging way, and gain a new understanding of the heart of the Christian faith.

This book contains 6 of Bob Hartmans immensely popular retellings, selected from The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book, The Lion Storyteller Book of Animal Tales and The Lion Storyteller Christmas Book.Arranged under broad themes - the series features stories about animals, Christmas and from the folk tradition - many of the stories also introduce 'citizenship' themes and values through story. These entertaining short stories work especially well when read aloud and will also appeal to newly confident readers.

A new range of thematically arranged collections of some of master storyteller Bob Hartman's best-loved folk and traditional tales.The contents are derived from the best-selling The Lion Storyteller Christmas Book. This volume contains six Bible stories about the first Christmas retold with freshness, verve and humour. It has a cover in series style - including the cute Storyteller Tales logo - and line illustrations accompany the text throughout. Other titles in this range: Why Dogs Chase Cats and other animal stories The Generous Rabbit and other animal stories The Crocodile Brother and other folk tales Polly and the Frog and other folk tales The Littlest Camel and other Christmas stories

A new range of thematically arranged collections of some of master storyteller Bob Hartman's best-loved folk and traditional tales. The contents are derived from best-selling The Lion Storyteller Christmas Book. This collection contains more than half a dozen seasonal folk tales from around the world. It has a cover in series style - including the cute Storyteller Tales logo - and line illustrations accompany the text throughout. Other titles in this range: Why Dogs Chase Cats and other animal stories The Generous Rabbit and other animal stories The Crocodile Brother and other folk tales Polly and the Frog and other folk tales The Noisy Stable and other Christmas stories

Here is a collection of eighteen fun, fast-paced stories for Christmas from one of the UK's most popular storytellers. Bob Hartman is renowned for his retellings of traditional stories from around the world. This Christmas collection contains eleven episodes that link directly to the Nativity story, with a further seven folktales that provide memorable insights into the real meaning of Christmas. A very readable black and white text with line drawings throughout.

Popular storyteller Bob Hartman is renowned for his fresh take on often-told stories, bringing them to life with vibrant characters and a lively twist in the tale. Bob now launches a new series of stories ' The Unauthorized Versions ' which are packed full of humour, mischief, silliness, and fun ' but which all have a good-hearted and memorable conclusion. These easy-to-read Old Testament stories are inspired by the Bible ' but given a completely original slant. Retold at a cracking pace, this black and white line illustrated book (in a style perfectly matched to Bob's mischievous storytelling) makes an ideal read for those who prefer something a little more wayward on their bookshelves, particularly boys aged 7-9.

Popular storyteller Bob Hartman is renowned for his fresh take on often-told stories, bringing them to life with vibrant characters and a lively twist in the tale. Bob now launches a new series of stories " The Unauthorized Versions " which are packed full of humour, mischief, silliness, and fun - but which all have a good-hearted and memorable conclusion. These easy-to-read stories of Jesus are inspired by the Bible - but given a completely original slant. Retold at a cracking pace, this black and white line illustrated book (in a style perfectly matched to Bob's mischievous storytelling) makes an ideal read for those who prefer something a little more wayward on their bookshelves, particularly boys aged 7-9.

More Bible Tales' joins the first two Unauthorized Versions, with more creatively told Bible stories helping 7-10's to read, understand and apply what the Bible says.Bob Hartman, author of 'The Lion Storyteller's Bible', has been working hard to communicate the Bible to children for over 30 years. This series take well-known stories, deconstructs them and then reconstructs them to give them a new perspective with double the impact for today's children. These creatively told tales are all inspired by the Bible and will show your kids that the Bible is more than simply good tales, but shows us how to live as God's people.With humorous black and white line drawing throughout, 'More Bible Tales' is both highly entertaining and highly educationally. We think boys will particularly enjoy these tales, but as long as they enjoy reading funny stories any child between 7-10 will thoroughly enjoy Bob's brilliant books.

Once upon a time there lived a family of sheep. They grazed on grass, crunched on clover, and played on green pastures. Except for Little Sheep, that is, who was bored with her peaceful life. So she makes an unusual decision... Little Sheep is having a great time at wolf school in her new knitted wolf suit and has even made friends with Little Wolf! But things all become rather more complicated when Little Wolf invites her home for dinner... A wonderfully funny pun-filled twist on a classic tale by expert storyteller Bob Hartman, and illustrated by Tim Raglin, whose humorous pictures complement the story perfectly.

Bob Hartman, well-known for his storytelling talents is tackling Bible stories again! Following his popular Storyteller series and his Unauthorized Versions, Bob is retelling stories for a younger audience, but with the same mischievous slant that made the Unauthorized Versions so much fun. Lesser known tales are collected together and packed with dialogue and funny details which are set off by Woody Fox's jaunty line illustrations.

Retold with Bob Hartman's insight and wit, some of these tales are funny, others are sinister. And some feature reformed baddies. Their dastardly deeds, pride, ruthlessness and misuse of power are vividly recreated. There are also 'come-uppance' stories and, last but not least, those showing God's compassion for the worst of 'baddies'. 'Baddies' include Pharoh, David, Jonah, Herod, Zacchaeus, Pilate, Peter, Jacob, Goliath, Judas and Paul. 'has the same appeal as the Horrible Histories series and serves as a brilliant introduction to the Bible for children who might otherwise ignore it.' The Bookseller

Paul wasn't one of Jesus' friends - in fact he really didn't like the whole "Jesus crew" at all. They were wrong! Even worse, they were telling lies that confused people about how to live properly in God's way. But Paul's life-journey is about to be dramatically turned upside down when he actually meets Jesus himself. In a blinding-flash encounter he is given an assignment from God in a mission that will change the lives of Jewish and Gentile people across the world from the first century right through to today. Here storyteller and scribe, Maximus details Paul's dangerous, thrilling, and adventurous journeys.

The Lion Storyteller Bible broke new ground in its presentation - both verbal and visual - of Bible stories. It has been immensely popular, with sales in the UK exceeding 130,000 copies and editions printed in more than 11 languages. Since The Lion Storyteller Bible was first published Bob Hartman has established an international reputation as a storyteller and writer.This new book integrates more than 20 new Bible story retellings with the 50 tried and tested originals. It also includes a useful appendix of Bob Hartman's hints and tips for storytelling. Newly commissioned illustrations throughout will capture as much warmth and appeal as those in the first edition.

Based on Genesis 1, cosy up with your baby to share the warmth and comfort of being made in the likeness of God, reaffirming how beautiful they are to you and God. This is one of a series of delightful books by storyteller Bob Hartman based on biblical passages, which reference children and convey simple biblical truths that God loves and values them and they are wonderful and unique. Illustrated with clear, engaging, charming baby faces, which reflect the love, delight, warmth and emotion in the simple narratives. Research shows that babies are born being able to recognise faces, enabling them to connect quickly with their caregivers, so these books will be perfect for sharing with any 0-2 year olds. A perfect gift for newborn babies and first birthdays.

Based on Psalm 131, cosy up with your baby to share the warmth and comfort of trusting God to provide just like a mother, reaffirming how brilliant they are to you and God. This is one of a series of delightful books by storyteller Bob Hartman based on biblical passages, which reference children and convey simple biblical truths that God loves and values them and they are wonderful and unique. Illustrated with clear, engaging, charming baby faces, which reflect the love, delight, warmth and emotion in the simple narratives. Research shows that babies are born being able to recognise faces, enabling them to connect quickly with their caregivers, so these books will be perfect for sharing with any 0-2 year olds. A perfect gift for newborn babies and first birthdays.

Based on Psalm 8, cosy up with your baby to share the warmth and comfort of being loved by God, reaffirming how wonderful they are to you and God. This is one of a series of delightful books by storyteller Bob Hartman based on biblical passages, which reference children and convey simple biblical truths that God loves and values them and they are wonderful and unique. Illustrated with clear, engaging, charming baby faces, which reflect the love, delight, warmth and emotion in the simple narratives. Research shows that babies are born being able to recognise faces, enabling them to connect quickly with their caregivers, so these books will be perfect for sharing with any 0-2 year olds. A perfect gift for newborn babies and first birthdays.

Based on Jeremiah 1, cosy up with your baby to share the warmth and comfort of being in God's care, reaffirming how precious they are to you and God. This is one of a series of delightful books by storyteller Bob Hartman based on biblical passages, which reference children and convey simple biblical truths that God loves and values them and they are wonderful and unique. Illustrated with clear, engaging, charming baby faces, which reflect the love, delight, warmth and emotion in the simple narratives. Research shows that babies are born being able to recognise faces, enabling them to connect quickly with their caregivers, so these books will be perfect for sharing with any 0-2 year olds. A perfect gift for newborn babies and first birthdays.

Following the tried and tested formula of his earlier Lion Storyteller titles, Bob Hartman retells a selection of Easter stories in his own inimitable style. This collection of 23 stories includes the key Bible accounts of the events of the first Easter from Palm Sunday through to Jesus' resurrection, encounters with his friends and followers, and the ascension. Bob Hartman's retellings of familiar and sometimes serious tales are fresh and engaging, making these Bible stories accessible to the young and not-so-young. Line illustrations complement the text. As a bonus, this book includes some of Bob Hartman's favourite storytelling tips.

A practical, engaging devotional Bible for families to share, explore, and respond to the stories together.Based on the successful and cherished stories from The Lion Storyteller Bible by Bob Hartman, interactive elements work alongside the original stories to encourage children to think, engage, and make connections with their lives. Writing elements and questions relevant to school and family life encourage a shared reading and discussion experience for the whole family.Explore the setting, characters, and situation in Bible stories, seeing God working through them, and thinking about how you would react in the same situation, and what God wants them to do. Spark discussion about faith and trusting God as problems arise and solutions are found, looking for God in every day, and involving God in family decision-making. With Bible references to encourage the next step to reading an actual Bible and prayer prompts and making time to listen to God. An ideal resource to support parents and carers to share their faith with children.

Amazing, magnificent, one-of-a-kind you!Celebrate how you are created by God through the clever set of instructions, DNA, and how this connects you with the big family of living things through God's imaginative and creative plan. Trace the passing on of DNA, starting from you back to the beginning of God's creation of the universe. Discover and wonder at your place in the world, and reflect on the responsibility of looking after God's creation. With additional information by the Faraday Institute about Science and the Bible for parents to open up discussion.

A powerful narrative by storyteller Bob Hartman that reminds baptism families and those getting baptised about the journey of God's Big Story, and welcomes those who are about to start out on their journey with God and become part of this great story. Celebrate the journey with God that began before time and will carry on forever as told in the Bible. A journey of God's love, forgiveness, gift of life forever, and his presence. A journey that those getting baptised join on their special day. A perfect gift not just for those getting baptised, but also for their families to share and celebrate with them.