Lois Rock – författare

En berättelse som blivit berättad och återberättad i generationer. Och som är anledningen till att vi firar jul I den lilla byn var det ingen som tänkte särskilt mycket på änglar. Tills en dag.Läs om flickan vars namn blivit känt över hela världen, byns snickare, fåraherdarna och de mystiska kungarna fjärran ifrån. Återupptäck julnattens under i denna vackert illustrerade barnbok.Om författaren:Lois Rock är en enormt omtyckt författare med många års erfarenhet av berättelser ur Bibeln. Hennes böcker har blivit översatta till fler än 30 språk och sålts i över fyra miljoner exemplar.Om illustratören:Alison Jay är en älskad barnboksillustratör. Hennes Welcome to the zoo blev utvald till 2009 års bästa bok av New York s Bank Street. Williamand the Night Train var nominerad till Kate Greenaway Medal och vann Transworld Children s Book Award.

Tjugo av Bibelns favoritberättelser återges här med både humor och allvar. Varje berättelse tar bara ungefär fem minuter att läsa. Boken är återberättad av Lois Rock och illustrerad av Richard Johnsson. Innehåll: Hur allting började Edens lustgård Noa och floden Babels torn Abraham och Isak Josef och hans drömmar En bebis i vassen Mose och den stora flykten Samuel hör en röst David och Goliat Jona och den stora fisken Daniel och lejonen Jesu födelse Jesus är försvunnen! Ett hål i taket Det stormar på sjön Det bortsprungna fåret Den barmhärtige samariten Jesus i Jerusalem Berättelsen om korset ”Lois Rocks berättelser sätter fantasin i rörelse och fängslar läsaren från början till slut … Missa den inte!” methodist recorder För barn mellan 3-9 år

150 simple and sincere prayers for a child to treasure. Beautifully illustrated by Allison Jay, with prayers specially written and selected for children up to age 8, making the book an ideal gift for religious occasions from a baby's baptism to a child's first communion.This collection of prayers will support children through sad and joyful times, help them to pray about their everyday activities throughout the year and includes prayers from the Bible. There are prayers to be said first thing in the morning, out and about during the day and at bedtime in the evening. These simple but memorable prayers offer comfort and peace, and thoughtfulness about the world, animals, family and friends and themselves. This much-loved prayer book has been a beautiful and treasured gift for generations of children for more than twenty years.

Each of these books is a collection, containing the best of the traditional offerings along with some fresh choices to make these books ideal for children to browse and enjoy while they are young and to remember and turn to as they grow up. The book comes with presentation page and enough space for the recipient to add personal favourites of their own.

This collection of prayers contains the best-loved traditional ones along with some fresh choices, making it ideal for children to browse and enjoy while they are young and to remember and turn to as they grow up. The book comes with presentation page and enough space for the recipient to add personal favourites of their own.

The Lord’s Prayer and the Ten Commandments stand out as key passages in the Bible. Christians have a tradition of learning them by heart; people who are not Christians still respect their wisdom and influence. The passages are presented with words of explanation that can be appreciated by readers of any faith or none. This attractive volume puts together two individual books that have been hugely successful in their own right. Together they make an ideal award or gift.

Prayers for a Baby's Christening is a beautiful treasury of favourite prayers, making an ideal gift for an infant's christening. This cherished collection of simple prayers and reflections can be shared with young children as they grow. The prayers capture the promises that parents and grown ups made at their infant's christening to help raise their children in the Christian faith. The prayers have been chosen and presented to be age-appropriate and appealing to young children and adults alike. This book includes some of the favourite childhood prayers that older generations will remember as favourites to know by heart. This cherished keepsake with its captivating illustrations that accompany the prayers is ideal to have to hand at the bedside of a young child.

Having sold well over 250,000 copies, and inspired a wide-ranging series of publications including board books, big books and sticker books, My Very First Bible has become one of Lion Children's most popular Bibles. It is now available in a new mini edition. My Very First Bible includes twenty key stories, ten from the Old Testament and ten from the New. Each story is illustrated with characteristic paper collage illustrations - a style which has secured this Bible's popularity - and occupies 6 double page spreads, making the book easy to read in episodes to a very young child. The stories are told simply yet faithfully and with great respect for the original text. My Very First Prayers is also available in a matching mini edition.

The My Very First range, whose flagship Bible has sold well over 250,000 copies and inspired a wide-ranging series of publications including board books, big books and sticker books, is a proven favourite on the Lion Children's list. My Very First Prayers and its accompanying Bible are now available in mini format editions. Here is a bright and appealing collection to share with a young child, containing over 120 memorable prayers about all the things in a child's world - discovering oneself, being part of a family, exploring the world, feeling happy, feeling sad and learning about the love of God. Alex Ayliffe's bright illustrations of children and animals offer plenty of character to appeal to young children and the adults who share this collection of prayers with them.

This boxed-set contains mini-sized versions of two of Lion's most popular children's books - My Very First Bible and My Very First Prayers.Designed from the start as a matching pair, they feature the delightful and utterly child-friendly paper cut illustrations of Alex Ayliffe combined with the beautifully simple prose and verse of Lois Rock.My Very First Bible contains 20 Bible stories - from the Old and New Testaments - and My Very First Prayers contains 120 prayers relating to the world of childhood; presented together these make a thoughtful gift for a much-loved child.

With an easy-to-read text from a much-loved reteller of children's Bible stories, and lots of illustrations packed full of character, this treasury of Bible stories is designed to introduce young readers to the great stories that have shaped western culture. 18 stories are retold from the Old and New Testaments, covering the Bible's most well-known events and best-loved people, from creation to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. Along with Barbara Vagnozzi's bright illustrations which fill the pages, these easy retellings are compellingly child-friendly throughout.

'Rock's own poems... show a winning empathy with children.' The TabletHere is a timeless collection of prayers, dealing with every aspect of a child's life, faith, and delight in the world.Here you will find prayers from the Bible as well as from traditional and more modern anthologies. A great many have been specially written for this book. One section is devoted to prayers for babies and very young children. The others are more suitable for use with older children, whether for reading alone, at family prayers, in churches, or at school assemblies. The prayers are organized by theme and carefully indexed to make the book easy to use and a joy to browse. Since its first edition in 2003, this book has established itself as a trusted resource among all those who say prayers with children.

Twenty favourite Bible stories retold with no more than 50 words per double page spread and fun, jolly artwork from Kay Widdowson. The clear text is easy to read aloud and the swirly, bright art style will capture the attention of any young child, with lots of smiley animals and characters and little details to spot. A perfect introduction to the Bible to share with children.

A Christmas book in the popular Tiny Tots Bible range. Retold with no more than 50 words per double page, and fun, jolly artwork from Kay Widdowson. The clear text is easy to read aloud and the swirly, bright art style will capture the attention of any young child, with lots of smiley animals and characters and little details to spot. A great introduction to the story of the Nativity to share with little tots.

A book of simple prayers and reflections that a grown up can say with a baby and know they are beginning to enact the promises they made at the infant's christening to help raise them in the Christian faith. The prayers have been chosen and presented to be age-appropriate and appealing to young children and adults alike. his book includes some of the favourite childhood prayers that older generations will remember as favourites to know by heart. The cover is padded, gloss white with illustration and foil titling.

Alison Jay has illustrated many books for children, and her beautiful paintings are instantly recognisable. In On That Christmas Night, see the story of the birth of Jesus interpreted in her own unique style, using vignettes, borders and full page art to accompany a sincere retelling of the Nativity. There are many intriguing people, animals and landscapes to look at along the way, bursting with new details to find with a young child, as you share the story of that special night.

Alison Jay has illustrated many books for children, and her beautiful paintings are instantly recognisable. In this book see the story of the birth of Jesus interpreted in her own unique style, using vignettes, borders and full page art to accompany a sincere retelling of the Nativity. There are many intriguing people, animals and landscapes to look at along the way, bursting with new details to find with a young child, as you share the story of that special night.

An accomplished author and illustrator team come together to present a children's Bible, full of charm and grace. Trusted author Lois Rock uses all her understanding and skill as a leading Bible storyteller to retell 50 favourite stories from the Old and New Testaments, with simplicity and sincerity. Each story is prefaced with a one-line introduction explaining its place in the Bible, so children can gain a deeper understanding of the broader sweep and purpose of the Bible's stories as a whole. This beautifully presented keepsake Bible is graced with glowing pencil and watercolour illustrations, which add to its charm and appeal.

Keep enquiring young minds busy with these detailed depictions of Bible history, and a glimpse behind the scenes - lift the flaps on every page to see what's happening! Brief text explains the setting and references events and stories from the Bible. A fascinating flap book full of bustling scenes and information. Scenes included are: Abraham in Canaan, The people of Israel in Egypt, Moses and the tabernacle, At home in Canaan, A kingdom and a city, The Assyrian attack, Babylon, Jerusalem in the time of Jesus

Serene, classic illustrations throughout make this gift Bible for a Baptism extra special. Written to be accessible to newly confident readers, and to hold the interest of younger children who are being read to, this makes a fantastic introduction to reading the Bible.

There are 10 copies of Daniel and the Lions in this My Very First Bible multipack. The popular story of Daniel and the Lions is now available as 10 little paperbacks, offering a smart and economically way of collecting multiple books for use in groups and classes, for award-giving, or for anyone wanting a pocket-money gift. This shrink-wrapped pack of 10 copies of Daniel and the Lions enables easy multiple-purchase of this wonderful bible story.

10 copies of the popular bible story Jesus and the Storm are in the multipack. Part of the My Very First Bible Stories series, there are 10 little paperback books of Jesus and the Storm. These 10 paperbacks offer a smart and economical way of collecting multiple books for use in groups and classes, for award-giving, or for anyone wanting a pocket-money gift. This shrink-wrapped pack of 10 copies of Jesus and the Storm enables an easy, multiple-purchase of this wonderful bible story.

10 copies of the popular bible story Our Father are in the multipack. Part of the My Very First Bible Stories series, there are 10 little paperback books of Our Father. These 10 paperbacks offer a smart and economical way of collecting multiple books for use in groups and classes, for award-giving, or for anyone wanting a pocket-money gift. This shrink-wrapped pack of 10 copies of Our Father enables an easy, multiple-purchase of this wonderful bible story.

10 copies of the popular bible story Jonah and the Whale are in the multipack. Part of the My Very First Bible Stories series, there are 10 little paperback books of Jonah and the Whale. These 10 paperbacks offer a smart and economical way of collecting multiple books for use in groups and classes, for award-giving, or for anyone wanting a pocket-money gift. This shrink-wrapped pack of 10 copies of Jonah and the Whale enables an easy, multiple-purchase of this wonderful bible story.

10 copies of the popular bible story The First Christmas are in the multipack. Part of the My Very First Bible Stories series, there are 10 little paperback books of The First Christmas. These 10 paperbacks offer a smart and economical way of collecting multiple books for use in groups and classes, for award-giving, or for anyone wanting a pocket-money gift. This shrink-wrapped pack of 10 copies of The First Christmas enables an easy, multiple-purchase of this wonderful bible story.

My Very First Bible published to high acclaim in 2003 and its popular stories and bright illustrations have since gone onto provide the basis for a number of additional series including board books, big books, sticker and activity books. 12 key Bible stories have now been made available as part of the My Very First Bible series, and are great value, little paperbacks, offering a smart way of collecting multiple books for use in groups and classes, for award-giving, or for anyone wanting a pocket-money gift. This shrink-wrapped pack of 10 copies of The Easter Story enables easy multiple-purchase of a key seasonal story.

My Very First Bible published to high acclaim in 2003 and its popular stories and jolly illustrations have since gone onto provide the basis for a number of additional series including board books, mini books, sticker and activity books. 12 popular Bible stories are now presented in their miniature paperback formats in shrink-wrapped pack! The series includes: In the Beginning; Noah and the Ark; Moses and his Sister; Brave David; Jonah and the Whale; Daniel and the Lions; The First Christmas; Jesus and the Storm; The Good Samaritan; The Lost Sheep; Our Father; and The Easter Story.

This BIG book is ideal for shared reading. Derived from the award-winning My Very First Bible, this well-known Bible story is presented in simple words and illustrated with child-friendly paper collage illustrations. Notes are included for parents and teachers putting the story in context and giving ideas for discussion. The story is written in full on the back cover to help show the illustrations at the same time as reading to a large group.

This BIG book is ideal for shared reading.Derived from the award-winning My Very First Bible, this well-known Bible story is presented in simple words and illustrated with child-friendly paper collage illustrations. Notes are included for parents and teachers putting the story in context and giving ideas for discussion. The story is written in full on the back cover to help show the illustrations at the same time as reading to a large group.