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Jacob had twelve sons, but Joseph was his favorite. Joseph’s brothers were jealous of him, especially after Jacob gave Joseph a beautiful, colorful coat. So his brothers plotted to hurt him. One day when they were out tending their flocks, Joseph’s brothers turned on him, tore off his colorful coat, threw him in a well, and then sold him into slavery. The brothers put blood on his coat and told Jacob that Joseph had been killed. But Joseph survived, having been sold as a slave to one of Pharaoh’s guards in Egypt. Lucky for Joseph, he was able to interpret Pharaoh’s dream about a famine in Egypt, and soon became a very powerful man. But when Joseph’s brothers came to Egypt many years later and asked this estranged brother for food, would Joseph forgive them? Or would he get revenge for what they had done to him years ago?The story of Jacob and his sons, the colorful coat, and Joseph in Egypt is a timeless tale about love, jealousy, and, ultimately, forgiveness. Now, for the first time, this incredible story comes to life as part of The Brick Bible for Kids series. Enjoy reading one of the Bible’s most colorful stories illustrated in LEGO as a family.

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The Brick Bible series, by master LEGO builder, photographer, and storyteller Brendan Powell Smith, has sparked new interest in this important religious text. His widely popular The Brick Bible: A New Spin on the Old Testament brings together the major books of the Old Testament, illustrated entirely in LEGO bricks. Now, for the first time and in a smaller, more portable format, The Brick Bible Presents Brick Genesis puts all the action of the first book of the Pentateuch in the palm of your hands. You can now experience your favorite Biblical stories illustrated by a favorite toy, such as:The very creation of the worldThe fall of Adam and Eve from the Garden of EdenThe devastating flood and Noah’s arkThe story of Abraham and his son IsaacThe destruction of Sodom and GomorrahThe plight of Joseph in Egypt and his interpretation of Pharaoh’s dreamAnd much more!The Brick Bible Presents Brick Genesis boasts more than one hundred illustrations set in comic book style, making this a fast—and fascinating—read. Whether you are religious or not, the sheer magnitude of what Brendan Powell Smith has done in illustrating these iconic scenes makes this a must-have for the LEGO lover in us all.

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“What Brendan Powell Smith has done with LEGOs goes beyond remarkable; it borders on genius.”—The Chicago TribuneWhat could be more fun for children than reading Bible stories and seeing the tales illustrated with LEGO bricks? Here are the stories of Creation, Adam and Eve, Noah’s Ark, Daniel and the Lion’s Den, The Tower of Babel, and so much more in glorious full color!Brendan Powell Smith has spent years creating nearly 5,000 scenes from the bible—with LEGOs. His wonderfully original creations offer the Old Testament from creation to the Books of Kings,The Holy Bible is complex; sometimes dark, and other times joyous, and Smith’s masterful work makes it accessible to young boys and girls by using toys to tell our most important stories in a brand-new way.The beauty of The Brick Bible is that everyone, from the most devout Christians and Jews to nonbelievers, will find something revealing fascinating, or entertaining within this collection. Smith’s subtle touch brings out the nuances of each scene and makes you reconsider the way you look at LEGOs and The Bible.

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The story of the young David and the giant Goliath has been a favorite Bible story of children for years. And now David and Goliath is brought to life through LEGOS®!The Philistine army has gathered for a vicious war against King Saul and the Israelites. With great suspense, a Philistine giant named Goliath boldly approaches the Israelites presenting a challenge: Defeat him and the Philistines will forever be their slaves; but if the Israelites lose, then they must become slaves to the Philistines. But who would want to defy such a giant, wearing only the finest armor and carrying the sharpest spear?Nearby, a young boy named David is told to bring food to his older brothers in the army. When he arrives, he hears of Goliath's challenge . . . and he offers to face the giant by himself! Goliath is convinced this must be some joke. But don't underestimate young David! Enjoy reading one of the Bible's best stories illustrated in LEGO as a family.Brendan Powell Smith, creator of BrickTestament.com and author of The Brick Bible, creates a magical "brick" world around the simplified text of the story of David, Goliath, bravery, and trust in God. A story with a powerful message of faith, this is the perfect gift for children.

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Here in a handsome box set are both the Old Testament and New Testament with text from The Bible and full-color images of the Bible’s best-loved stories told with LEGO bricks.With over two thousand color photographs depicting the major narrative scenes of the Bible, this slipcovered two-book box set (including new material and a bonus two-sided, full-color poster) is the gift you and your family have been waiting for. Your LEGO-loving friends will marvel at the way these stories are told.Book one includes scenes from the Old Testament—the creation of the world, the temptation of Adam and Eve, the great flood, the presentation of the ten commandments to Moses on Mt. Sinai, and more. The Old Testament is a complex text, but Smith''s brick illustrations help bring out the nuances of each scene and will make you reconsider the way you look at the Bible—and LEGO.Book two offers a new spin on the story of Jesus. Smith portrays Jesus''s birth,

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The story of Noah and his ark full of two of every animal on Earth has been a favorite Bible story for children for years. And now, for the first time in paperback, Noah’s Ark is brought to life through LEGO bricks!Kids will love hearing the infamous story of the world’s flood and God’s subsequent covenant with Noah to never destroy mankind again while seeing the action played out using their favorite toy. Brendan Powell Smith, creator of bricktestament.com and author of The Brick Bible, creates a magical “brick” world around the simplified text of the story of Noah, the flood, a wooden ark full of animals, and the promise of a rainbow. This is the perfect gift for children, both Christian and not, who love LEGO and a story with a powerful message of forgiveness and love.

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Santa, sleigh bells, mistletoe, reindeer, and presents: these are the tell-tale signs of Christmas. What better way to introduce children to the story of the birth of Jesus than the story told with LEGO bricks!?!?!?Every year, children of all ages revisit the scene in Bethlehem with Joseph, Mary, the three wise men, the angels and shepherds, and the baby Jesus, swaddled and lying in a manger.Kids will love seeing the story of Christmas played out using their favorite toys. Brendan Powell Smith, author of The Brick Bible for Kids series—beginning with Noah’s Ark—creates a magical “brick” world around the simplified text of the Immaculate Conception, the census, the guiding star high above Bethlehem, and the promise one little baby brings to the Christians of the world.This important Christmas story is sure to be the perfect holiday gift and a book for families to cherish for years to come.

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The Israelites were living in Egypt for some time before the new pharaoh decided to enslave them to weaken their power and numbers. It was a terrible time for the God’s chosen people, and was made even worse when Pharaoh decreed that any baby boy born to an Israelite should be killed. Jochebed, an Israelite slave, had a baby boy named Moses. In order to save her son, she placed him in a basket and set him floating down the Nile River, with his older sister, Miriam, watching over him. The baby was saved, however, by an Egyptian princess, who gave him the name he’d carry into the desert, leading his people out of bondage and up a mountain to receive God’s laws for his people.The story of baby Moses, his journey down the Nile, and his growth into a man who would lead God’s chosen people out of Egypt is a timeless, important story about faith, love, and redemption. Now, for the first time, this epic story comes to life as part of The Brick Bible for Kids series. Enjoy reading one of the Bible’s most colorful stories illustrated in LEGO as a family.Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

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Master LEGO builder, photographer, and storyteller Brendan Powell Smith has created new interest in the Bible and its stories his Brick Bible books and website. His widely popular The Brick Bible: A New Spin on the Old Testament brings together the major books of the Old Testament, illustrated entirely in LEGO bricks. Now, for the first time and in a smaller, more portable format, The Brick Bible Presents Brick Exodus engages readers with the stories from the second book of the Pentateuch. You can now follow Moses's journey throughout the Book of Exodus, illustrated entirely with LEGO bricks. Inside you’ll find highlighted:Baby Moses’s journey in a reed basket down the NileThe seven deadly plagues that struck EgyptThe parting of the Red SeaThe Israelites’ time in the desertThe burning bush on Mount SinaiThe presentation of the Ten CommandmentsThe burning of the golden calfAnd much more!The Brick Bible Presents Brick Exodus contains more than sixty illustrations and exciting additional scenes never before in print! Set in comic book style, the iconic scenes from these well-known Bible stories jump off the page. It is a must-have book for any religious family member, Sunday school classroom, or LEGO nut.

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Jonah was a stubborn man. When God came to Jonah to preach repentance to the Ninevites, Jonah wasn’t interested. After all, besides being known far and wide for their wickedness, Nineveh was also one of Israel’s greatest enemies. So why should Jonah help them? Instead, Jonah decided to ignore God and run—but he didn’t make it very far.While aboard a ship sailing away from Nineveh, God sent a terrible storm that threatened to sink the ship. The crew, knowing God was angry with Jonah for disobeying him, threw Jonah overboard. But instead of drowning, Jonah was swallowed by a great whale. Would Jonah repent and be saved, or face a perilous demise? Meticulously constructed LEGO dioramas bring to life the incredible story of faith and being swallowed alive. Enjoy reading one of the Bible’s oddest stories illustrated with LEGO bricks as a family.Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

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The story of the rebellious Jonah and the giant whale that swallowed him has been a favorite Bible story of children for years. And now Jonah and the Whale is brought to life through LEGOS®!Jonah was a stubborn man. When God came to Jonah commanding him to preach repentance to the Ninevites, Jonah wasn't interested. After all, besides being known far and wide for its wickedness, Nineveh was also one of Israel's greatest enemies. So why should Jonah help them? Instead, Jonah decided to ignore God and run—but he didn't make it very far.While Jonah was aboard a ship sailing away from Nineveh, God sent a terrible storm that threatened to sink the ship. The crew, knowing God was angry with Jonah for disobeying him, threw Jonah overboard. But instead of drowning, Jonah was swallowed by a great whale. Would Jonah repent and be saved, or face a grisly demise? Meticulously constructed LEGO dioramas bring to life the incredible story of faith and being swallowed alive. Enjoy reading one of the Bible's oddest stories illustrated with LEGO bricks as a family.Brendan Powell Smith, creator of BrickTestament.com and author of The Brick Bible, creates a magical "brick" world around the simplified text of the story of Jonah, the whale, bravery, and trust in God. A story with a powerful message of faith, this is the perfect gift for children.

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The story of Noah and his ark full of two of every animal on Earth has been a favorite Bible story of children for years. And now, for the first time, Noah's Arkis brought to life through LEGOS®!Noah was a good man—the only one in the entire world. With no other good people left, God decided to wash all the bad people away with a giant flood. To keep Noah and his family safe from the flood, God ordered him to build a giant boat called an ark, and to put two of every kind of animal on it.Once Noah had built the ark and gathered the animals, it began to rain, and it didn't stop for forty days and forty nights. But what would Noah find when the clouds cleared? What would the new world be like, and would God ever send another flood?With meticulously constructed LEGO dioramas to bring to life this incredible story of faith, kids will love seeing the world's flood and God's subsequent covenant with Noah played out using their favorite toys.Brendan Powell Smith, creator of BrickTestament.com and author of The Brick Bible, creates a magical "brick" world around the simplified text of the story of Noah, the flood, a wooden ark full of animals, and the promise of a rainbow. A story with a powerful message of forgiveness and love, this is the perfect gift for children.

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A new book in the popular Brick Bible for Kids series, publishing in advance of The Easter Story in order to set up the importance of that event.

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“What Brendan Powell Smith has done with LEGOs goes beyond remarkable; it borders on genius.”—The Chicago TribuneBrendan Powell Smith has spent years using LEGO to illustrated scenes from The Bible. Here he shares over 1,000 LEGO “brick” photographs depicting the narrative story of the New Testament.From the birth of Jesus to his teachings to the last supper and crucifixion; from the fate of Judas to the life of Paul and his letters to the Ephesians; from the first book burning to the book of Revelations, this is the New Testament as you’ve never experienced it before.Smith combines the text of the New Testament with his LEGO art and photography to bring to life the teachings, miracles, and prophecies of the Holy Word. The graphic novel format makes these cherished stories come to life in a fun and engaging way.And the beauty of The Brick Bible: The New Testament is that everyone, from the most devout Christian to nonbelievers, will find something illuminating, fascinating, or entertaining within this impressive collection.

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Now young boys and girls can enjoy their favorite bible stories as told through fabulous designs made with LEGO bricks.From Old Testament favorites to the stunning and prophesied birth of Jesus Christ, this is a must-have book for any young reader new to Bible stories or obsessed with LEGO bricks. Inside, kids will find six classic Bible stories, illustrated in full-color, including: Noah and his ark full of animals David’s fight against the giant, Goliath Daniel’s survival in a den of ferocious lions Joseph’s colorful coat and his interpretation of Pharaoh’s dream Jonah’s miraculous survival in the belly of a whale Jesus’s birth in a small stable in Bethlehem Complete with a fun search-and-find activity at the end of each story for additional LEGO fun, this substantial paperback is the perfect holiday or anytime gift!

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Daniel has been ordered, along with the other subjects of King Darius’s Persian Empire, to pray to no other god or man but the king for a whole month. But Daniel continues to pray to God, ignoring the official edict and making King Darius quite mad. Determined to see Daniel pay for not following his new rule, the king has him thrown into a den of ferocious lions, where he is sure to be eaten. But the next morning, when onlookers come to roll away the stone sealing the den and to see what’s become of the prophet, they find Daniel completely unharmed!The story of Daniel and the lions is a powerful story of unalterable faith in God. Now, for the first time, this incredible story comes to life as part of The Brick Bible for Kids series. Enjoy reading one of the Bible’s more miraculous stories illustrated in LEGO as a family.Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

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Santa, sleigh bells, mistletoe, reindeer, and presents: these are the tell-tale signs of Christmas. But for Christians, December 25 is also the time to celebrate the birth of Jesus, and what better way to introduce your kids to the story of the Savior's birth than through LEGO! Every year, children of all ages revisit the scene in Bethlehem with J

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