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From Noah to Easter, 11 of the Bible's best-loved stories are retold with Emily Bolam's sunny and lively illustrations. A wonderful introduction to Bible stories to share with your little one. Read one at a time for a bedtime story, or dive in anywhere and pick a few for a longer story time!

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This poetry anthology includes both jolly and thought-provoking poems old and new to take the reader on a journey through the Christmas season, from the advent of winter to the dawn of the new year. Poems cover much-loved themes including the Nativity and the love and peace of God at Christmas time; the busyness and joy of family life and Christmas preparations; and hope for the new year. Poems are from names including Charles Causley, Steve Turner, Clare Bevan, Edward Lear, Emily Dickinson and many more modern and traditional poets. The anthology is enlivened with pictures and photographs to showcase a whole range of jolly Christmas styles. The giftable hardback format makes this a special book to share at home, whilst the wide scope of the poems makes this equally valuable for teachers looking for assembly and classroom resources .

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This shrink-wrapped pack of 10 copies of Moses and the Princess enables easy multiple-purchase of a key Bible story. This is one of 12 key Bible stories that have been made available as part of the Bible Story Time My Little Library. Each story is retold in about 500 words with bright and cheerful pictures.

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This shrink-wrapped pack of 10 copies of God Makes the World enables easy multiple-purchase of a key Bible story. This is one of 12 key Bible stories that have been made available as part of the Bible Story Time My Little Library. Each story is retold in about 500 words with bright and cheerful pictures.

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This thoughtful selection of simply retold Bible stories and prayers is written especially so that young children may come to understand the faith into which they have been christened. Each Bible story ends with a simple prayer telling of God's promise of blessing, to say together and remember. Caroline Williams's gentle illustrations will help little children take the sentiment of the stories and blessings to heart, providing a warm and soft focus as adult and child share these special words together.

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This book has the colour illustration, textual simplicity and styling to appeal to very young children - from the time they are 2 to about 5. It includes simple prayers, of the sort that are useful to commit to memory and to say at bedtime, along with very simply expressed statements of Christian belief that are appropriate to the age range. The dominant message is one of God's eternal love and care.

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Accomplished author and illustrator team, Lois Rock and Sophie Allsopp, have come together again to create another beautiful Bible story collection. Twenty parables, widely loved for their insight and wisdom, are retold and illustrated with elegant pictures to make an anthology with a classic feel. Contents: The Sower, A Lamp Under a Bowl, The Mustard Seed, Hidden Treasure, A Perfect Pearl, The Man Who Had Everything, Rich Man Poor Man, The Great Feast, The Two Men at the Temple, The Unforgiving Servant, The Growing Seed, Wheat and Weeds, The Lost Sheep, The Runaway Son, Knock, Knock, Knocking, The Widow and the Judge, The Good Samaritan, The Two Sons, The Two Servants, The Two Builders.

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Simple prayers and appealing illustrations make this a delight to give on the occasion or anniversary of a baptism or christening. A selection of modern and traditional blessings touch on the values that a grown-up wishes for a newly baptized child: love; joy; peace; patience; kindness; goodness; faithfulness; gentleness; self-control. The book includes a dedication page to record the date of the baptism, the name of the child, and the godparents.

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This book has the colour illustration, textual simplicity and styling to appeal to children around the age of 7 - and all the charm and respectfulness to appeal to the adult buying the book. Designed with a fill-in page to commemorate the event, space for a photo to be stuck in and an acetate wrap to protect the white mock leather cover, it contains prayers - including many from or inspired directly by the Bible - on the themes of praising God, acknowledging one's baptism, coming to confession, taking part in holy communion, and seeking the great virtues. The book concludes with a section of appealing and reassuring blessings. This will be welcomed not only as a memento of a special day, but as a collection of prayers on which to establish an ongoing repertoire.

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First steps, first words, first family photo - precious memories shouldn't be allowed to fade. Record all your favourite moments in your new baby's life in this enchanting baby book. Delightful illustrations decorate the page with places to detail weight, family, important milestones, and to keep adorable photographs safe. Ribbon tie and cloth quarter binding. A perfect way to remember wonderful family moments.

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This shrink-wrapped pack of 10 copies of Jesus and the Fishermen enables easy multiple-purchase of a key Bible story. This is one of 12 key Bible stories that have been made available as part of the Bible Story Time My Little Library. Each story is retold in about 500 words with bright and cheerful pictures.

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This shrink-wrapped pack of 10 copies of Noah and the Flood enables easy multiple-purchase of a key Bible story. This is one of 12 key Bible stories that have been made available as part of the Bible Story Time My Little Library. Each story is retold in about 500 words with bright and cheerful pictures.

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A cute little Bible story book with Dubravka Kolanovic's distinctive and adorable illustrations. Ten stories are briefly but accurately retold, making this an ideal gift for a young child. Includes a dedication page and a prayer. A perfect partner to Dubravka's My Baptism Book.

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This sincere book presents the traditional prayer and line by line explains its Bible origins. Drawing on passages from the Bible it sets the prayer into a wider context. It contains additional prayers - traditional, contemporary and Biblical - and makes a perfect gift for religious occasions; enhancing a child's Christian knowledge and making a beautiful addition to the bookshelf.

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Bible Promises for Baby's Baptism is an elegant and thoughtful keepsake gift book for a baby on the special occasion of their baptism. This charming Baptism gift book contains promises that are simple and affirming. The celebration of gathering together to welcome a new baby into your family and into the church will be remembered and treasured with this wonderful keepsake book for the occasion. This adorable little book is full of words from the Bible and encouraging prayers that a child can grow to treasure. Share these words of God's love with the child who is special to you and let them know that they are cherished by you and forever held in God's care through their faith journey.

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This shrink-wrapped pack of 10 copies of Jesus and the Prayer enables easy multiple-purchase of a key Bible story. This is one of 12 key Bible stories that have been made available as part of the Bible Story Time My Little Library. Each story is retold in about 500 words with bright and cheerful pictures.

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This shrink-wrapped pack of 10 copies of David and Goliath enables easy multiple-purchase of a key Bible story. This is one of 12 key Bible stories that have been made available as part of the Bible Story Time My Little Library. Each story is retold in about 500 words with bright and cheerful pictures.

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This shrink-wrapped pack of 10 copies of The First Easter enables easy multiple-purchase of a key seasonal story. This is one of 12 key Bible stories that have been made available as part of the Bible Story Time My Little Library. Each story is retold in about 500 words with bright and cheerful pictures.

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This shrink-wrapped pack of 10 copies of Jesus and the Miracle enables easy multiple-purchase of a key Bible story. This is one of 12 key Bible stories that have been made available as part of the Bible Story Time My Little Library. Each story is retold in about 500 words with bright and cheerful pictures.

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A new baby is a very special gift, and this keepsake baby book is the perfect way to record their precious first moments, and remember the day of their baptism. Add in photographs of baby, the family, their friends, happy days, first Christmas, birthday and more. Include a hand print, messages and prayers from loved ones. As you look back through your treasured memories there are prayers and Bible verses throughout the book to read with your child. Padded covers in blue and a ribbon tie give this book an extra special finish. A perfect gift for new parents.

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A book of sweet bedtime reflections to remind little children of God's love and care all through the night. Sweet illustrations of moons, stars, night-time creatures and child angels make this a sentimental treasure.

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The story of the Nativity is read in homes, schools and churches all through Advent, year after year. The emotion and detail in Anne Yvonne Gilbert's exquisite illustrations will make this picture book of the first Christmas stand out in the memory with all the awe and splendour that the birth of Jesus evokes. The retelling follows the traditional sequence of episodes and echoes the language of the Gospels themselves. A picture book to be treasured.

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A collection of twenty Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments. Each Bible story is told over a double page with wonderfully colourful, collage illustrations. There are smiling characters, sweet animals, and bright backdrops throughout. Each story is retold in language that is easy to read aloud to a child, and reflecting God's love and care.

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