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My Jesus Story Collection: 18 New Testament Bible Stories
Contributor(s): Tutu, Desmond (Author)
ISBN: 0310769329     ISBN-13: 9780310769323
Publisher: Zonderkidz
OUR PRICE:   $16.19  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: February 2020
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Temporarily out of stock - Will ship within 2 to 5 weeks
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Religion - Bible Stories - New Testament
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Religious - Christian - Values & Virtues
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Religious - Christian - Biography & Autobiography
Dewey: 225.950
LCCN: 2018459976
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 9.3" W x 11.2" (0.90 lbs) 40 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Middle East
- Holiday - Easter
- Holiday - Christmas
- Holiday - M.L. King Day
 
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Publisher Description:

Showcasing diverse and multicultural artwork from the finest artists around the globe, Archbishop Desmond Tutu retells eighteen of his most treasured New Testament stories, artfully highlighting both the biblical message and the rich cultural heritage of each illustrator in this delightful picture book.

My Jesus Story Collection: 18 New Testament Bible Stories is great for children ages to 4 to 8. Inside, readers will find:

  • Retellings of significant events in Jesus's life--from the beginning of his ministry through his ascension into heaven--each one speaking to the hearts of readers young and old.

  • A short prayer personalizing the message for every reader's own life in each section

  • Stories feature artwork from a variety of artists including Jago, E.B. Lewis, Javaka Steptoe, and Xiao Xin that illustrate this diverse and multicultural collection of stories about Jesus, based on the content found in The Children of God Storybook Bible (with nearly 150,000 copies sold)

Readers will enjoy Archbishop Tutu's signature humor and lyrical storytelling style. My Jesus Story Collection: 18 New Testament Bible Stories:

  • Is a perfect gift for Easter and Christmas

  • Has an oversized trim size, making it great for lap time or anytime reading

  • Features a foreword by the Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry, who delivered a riveting sermon at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

The stunning full-color illustrations throughout My Jesus Story Collection allow readers to experience Jesus' life--from the beginning of his ministry through his ascension--in a way they never have before: through people who look like them, in words and images that speak to their heart.

Contributor Bio(s): Tutu, Desmond: - Archbishop Desmond Tutu was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his lifelong struggle to bring equality, justice, and peace to his native country of South Africa. He is the author of numerous books including the Children of God Storybook Bible, God's Dream, and Desmond and the Very Mean Word. From 2007 to 2013, Tutu was the founding Chair of theElders, a group of global leaders who are working topromote the shared interests of humanity. In 2013he received the Templeton Prize for advancing spiritualprogress in the world. He lives in South Africa withhis wife, Leah. They have four children and sevengrandchildren.