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New Bible Shows Children That Jesus Is Part of Every Story
Grand Rapids, Mich., April 11, 2007 – Children usually learn Bible stories in individual snippets, not chronologically, so they miss the Bible’s larger narrative and purpose. The new Jesus Storybook Bible (Zonderkidz, 2007) captures the plotline of the Bible in 46 individual stories, each part of a single, cohesive narrative and shows that Jesus is revealed in all of Scripture – even in the Old Testament. From creation to Revelation, The Jesus Storybook Bible invites readers young and old to discover for themselves that Jesus is at the center of God’s great story of our redemption.
Written for ages four and up – and for parents reading to their children – the latest work by award-winning author Sally Lloyd-Jones tells the story underneath every story and points to the birth of a child, the Rescuer. Her text is faithful to the Bible while guiding children and parents through “redemptive historical” meaning – using the entire Bible to reveal God’s plan to send Jesus – in a way that readers of all ages can comprehend.
“When I was young, I thought the Bible was a book of rules I had to follow so God would love me. But the Bible isn’t a book of rules, it’s a story – the wonderful story of how God loves his children and comes to rescue them,” says Lloyd-Jones. “It takes the whole Bible to tell this story, and at its center is a baby, the child upon whom everything would depend. From Noah to Moses to the great King David, every individual story in the Bible whispers his name – Jesus.”
The Jesus Storybook Bible paints a beautiful portrait of Jesus and invites children to see that not only is he at the center of God’s great story of redemption – he is at the center of their story too. Parents and children will enjoy The Jesus Storybook Bible for its simple, page-turning narrative and its original and unique illustrations by accomplished artist Jago. Lloyd-Jones’ gift as a storyteller draws the reader into the greatest of all adventures, with the greatest of all heroes. Parents (or anyone in a teaching position) will find that it is a unique tool to help them explain the gospel in all its fullness.
The Jesus Storybook Bible is published through Zonderkidz, the children’s group of Zondervan.
Zondervan, a
HarperCollins company, is a world leader in Christian communications and the leading Christian publishing brand. For more than 75 years, Zondervan has delivered transformational Christian experiences through general and academic resources by influential leaders and emerging voices, and been honored with more Christian Book Awards than any other publisher. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich., with offices in San Diego and Miami, Zondervan conducts events and publishes its bestselling
Bibles,
books,
audio,
video,
curriculum,
software, and
digital products through its
Zondervan,
eZondervan,
Zonderkidz,
Youth Specialties,
Editorial Vida, and
National Pastors Convention brands. Zondervan resources are sold worldwide through retail stores, online, and by
Zondervan ChurchSource, and are translated into nearly 200 languages in more than 60 countries. Visit Zondervan on the Internet at
www.zondervan.com (mobile site:
zvan.mobi).
Zonderkidz™, a division of
Zondervan, inspires young lives through imagination and innovation. As the leader in Christian children's communications, it produces bestselling and award-winning
Bibles,
books,
board books,
graphic novels,
audio,
video, and
digital products that awaken the hearts and touch the souls of kids under 16 and the people who love them, from family members to educators. Zonderkidz is the publisher of the
NIrV (New International Reader's Version) Bible translation, the 3rd-grade reading level edition of the
NIV that is ideal for children and those who speak English as a second language. Visit Zonderkidz on the Internet at
www.zonderkidz.com.
