Catholic Book of Bible Stories

by Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton

• ISBN13: 9780310705055
• ISBN10: 0310705053
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-03-01
• Publisher: Zondervan

Summary

This beautifully illustrated Bible storybook retells fifty well-known Bible stories just for children ages four to eight. Each story ends with a "God's Blessing," "Faith to Grow," and a prayer. And for extra fun and hands-on learning, you and your child can enjoy the activities section included at the end of the storybook. Features include: -50 stories retold from Scripture-"God's Blessing": helps emphasize the key message from each Bible story-"Faith to Grow": personalizes the story and ties it to the Catholic faith and traditions, and ends with a prayer-Four-color artwork throughout by Doris Ettlinger, artist of the Little House on the Prairie books-Fun crafts and activities

Author Biography

Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton was born and raised Catholic. She has served as a Catholic school teacher, parish school of religion teacher, and Eucharist minister. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education from Hillsdale College and has done graduate work in Early Childhood Education at Marygrove University. She is also the author of 18 books

Table of Contents

God's Wonderful Creation	p. 8
Adam and Eve Disobey God	p. 12
Noah's Faithful Journey	p. 16
God's Promise to Abraham	p. 20
God Remembers Joseph	p. 24
God Watches Over Baby Moses	p. 28
God Saves the Israelites	p. 32
Crossing the Sea	p. 36
God Provides Bread from Heaven	p. 40
Rules to Live By	p. 44
God Gives Samson Strength	p. 48
The Lord Calls Samuel	p. 52
David and Goliath	p. 56
Solomon Asks for Wisdom	p. 60
God Feeds Hungry Elijah	p. 64
The Lord Is My Shepherd	p. 68
God Knows Me	p. 72
Praise God!	p. 76
Isaiah the Prophet Brings Hope	p. 80
God Keeps Daniel Safe	p. 84
Jonah and the Big Fish	p. 88
The Annunication	p. 92
The Birth of Christ	p. 96
The Wise Men Visit Jesus	p. 100
Jesus in His Father's House	p. 104
The Baptism of Jesus	p. 108
Jesus Is Tempted	p. 112
Jesus Calls His Disciples	p. 116
Why Worry?	p. 120
The Faith of the Centurion	p. 124
Jairus' Daughter	p. 128
Jesus Feeds Five Thousand	p. 132
"I Am the Bread of Life"	p. 136
You Are the Son of God	p. 140
The Lost and Found Sheep	p. 144
To Forgive or Not to Forgive	p. 148
The Good Samaritan	p. 152
Jesus Teaches Us to Pray	p. 156
Jesus Blesses the Children	p. 160
Zacchaeus	p. 164
Hosanna!	p. 168
The Last Supper	p. 172
Peter Disowns Jesus	p. 176
Jesus Is Crucified	p. 180
He Has Risen	p. 184
The Road to Emmaus	p. 188
The Ascension	p. 192
The Coming of the Holy Spirit	p. 196
Living Christ's Way	p. 200
John's Vision of Heaven	p. 204
Let's Do This (special activity)	p. 208
Let's Talk About This (special activity)	p. 221
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