A soothsayer and his faithful donkey save the Israelites from destruction by King Balak on the orders of an angel.
The Angel And The Donkey
Primary (ages 6-9)
Material appropriate for primary age groups
Life Of Jesus For Children (The Light Of The World)
“When the people looked at all the sadness and evil in the world, they had trouble believing that God was in charge. ‘God’s kingdom,’ said Jesus, ‘is as tiny as the smallest of seeds, but when it is planted it grows into such a huge tree that the birds make their nests in its branches.'” Newbery Medalist & minister’s wife Katherine Paterson retells the life of Jesus in simple, beautiful language for all ages, making the story new again through her trademark generosity and compassion. Iconic images from Jesus’s life light the text with the same warmth and directness. A perfect gift book!
When Solomon Was King
As he grows more and more powerful, King Solomon forgets the lesson he learned from a wounded lioness.
Two By Two
Narrated from the point of view of the animals, this timeless story of Noah and the great flood–beautifully rendered in exquisite paintings–subtly encourages contemporary readers to be attentive to the natural world’s beauty and its needs. Full color.
David And Goliath
The biblical tale of the young shepherd who uses a slingshot to do battle with a giant and eventually becomes a king.
The White Ram: A Story Of Abraham And Isaac
Made on the sixth day of Creation, a white ram waits patiently in the Garden of Eden. The other animals leave one by one, but the ram waits and waits until he is needed to fulfill God’s will. Running to the aid of Abraham, the ram must prevail over many temptations in order to save a child. In this lyrically told and beautifully illustrated story, a white ram sacrifices himself to save a boy’s life. It is a book that will be adored by readers of all faiths and ages, and will be of special interest during the celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
The Shadow of a Flying Bird: A Legend from the Kurdistan Jews
This powerful and poetic story, drawn from a Kurdistani tale based on the Old Testament, retells the story of the death of Moses. With graceful and moving prose and richly colored illustrations, Gerstein has created a memorable book.
John Henry
Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain.
Trollerella
This version of the Cinderella story features a troll living under a bridge who finds an invitation to a ball, where she dances with Prince Charming.
Fearless Jack
In this Appalachian folktale, Jack wins fame and fortune after killing ten jellow jackets with one whack.