Blair Files – illustratör

The Shadow and the Promise is an imaginative adventure that invites children to experience the earliest events of Scripture through the perspective of animal characters.In this creative retelling by bestselling author Marty Machowski, readers follow animal characters woven into the unfolding drama of Genesis and Exodus, beginning in the Garden of Eden as two young rock badgers encounter the serpent’s threat against God’s good creation. From the ark and Babel to Abraham’s journey, Joseph’s world, and the Passover, children are drawn into some of the Bible’s most foundational events through fast-moving storytelling filled with danger, wonder, and anticipation.First in the Redemption Tales series for ages 8–12, The Shadow and the Promise pairs adventure-driven fiction with biblical truth to help kids see the beginnings of God’s redemptive plan. Discussion questions at the end help readers explore the “truth behind the tales,” making it a strong pick for independent reading, family discussion, or classroom use.

The Prophecy and the Hope is an imaginative adventure that invites children to experience key Old Testament events through the perspective of animal characters.In this creative retelling by bestselling author Marty Machowski, readers follow animal characters woven into some of the most dramatic moments in biblical history, beginning with the Exodus and continuing through stories of Mount Sinai, Jericho, David and Goliath, Elijah, Isaiah, and more. As oxen, camels, ravens, mice, and other creatures take part in the action, children encounter the suspense, wonder, and growing expectation of God’s unfolding plan of redemption.Second in the Redemption Tales series for ages 8–12, The Prophecy and the Hope combines adventure-driven storytelling with biblical truth to help kids see how the Old Testament points forward to the Savior to come. Bible study questions at the end help readers explore the “truth behind the tales,” making it a strong pick for independent reading, family discussion, or classroom use.

The Light and the Life is an imaginative adventure that invites children to experience the story of Jesus through the perspective of animal characters.In this creative retelling by bestselling author Marty Machowski, a wolf and a lamb are drawn together by the angelic announcement of Jesus’s birth and begin a journey that leads them to the Savior. Along the way, readers encounter a wide cast of animals woven into key moments in Jesus’s life—from Bethlehem and the temple to the Sea of Galilee, Lazarus’s tomb, and Jerusalem—bringing fresh energy and wonder to familiar gospel events.Third in the Redemption Tales series for ages 8–12, The Light and the Life combines engaging storytelling with biblical truth to help kids connect more deeply with God’s redemptive story. Bible study questions at the end help readers explore the “truth behind the tales,” making it a strong choice for independent reading, family discussion, or classroom use.

The Death and the Victory is an imaginative adventure that invites children to experience the story of Jesus’s death, resurrection, and triumph through the perspective of animal characters.In this creative retelling by bestselling author Marty Machowski, young readers follow animal characters woven into the sweeping events of the New Testament, from the cross and the empty tomb to the ascension, Pentecost, Saul’s conversion, and John’s visions on Patmos. These vivid stories bring fresh energy to familiar passages while helping children engage the wonder, sorrow, and hope of God’s redemptive plan.The final book in the Redemption Tales series for ages 8–12, The Death and the Victory pairs adventure-filled storytelling with biblical truth to help kids see how the story of Jesus leads to ultimate victory. Bible study questions at the end help readers explore the “truth behind the tales,” making it a strong pick for independent reading, family discussion, or classroom use.