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"The Bible is full of stories that teach us to dream big, be curious, and be ourselves. And who better to learn these lessons from than Biblical characters themselves? Dream Big, Laugh Often contains portraits of 14 Biblical figures, including Abraham and Sarah, Moses and Miriam, David and Deborah, and more, brought to life with Hanoch Piven's joyful and clever art made from found ojbects."--
84) The Moses basket
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A simple retelling of how Moses, who grew to lead the Hebrews out of captivity in Egypt, was saved when his mother and sister set him adrift in a water-tight basket where Pharoah's daughter would find him.
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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...
89) Jonah
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Part of the Big Bible Stories Series, this is an entertaining version of the story of Jonah, a character from the Bible who is swallowed by a big fish. It features both live and inset characters and a special song and craft.
99) Queen Esther
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Queen Esther, the Jewish wife of King Ahasuerus of Persia, bravely risked her life to save her people. Tomie dePaola's imaginative artwork brings new life to this beautiful retelling of an inspiring Bible story.
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Follows the life and times of Abraham, one of the most recognizable figures in Judeo-Christian religions. Abraham is a shepherd who heeds a divine command to take his wife, Sarah, and leave their home for a new land where Abraham will become "Father of Nations." Abraham and Sarah face many trials during their journey, but none so painful as their inability to conceive a child. When at last Sarah gives birth to their son, Isaac, both Abraham and Sarah...