Crafts From Your Favorite Bible Stories [Paperback]

Kathy Ross (Author), Sharon Lane Holm (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY.

--This text refers to the School & Library Binding edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-4-Clever crafts constructed from common, inexpensive materials. The 27 topics, with Scriptural notations from the Old and New Testaments, include Noah's ark, Sarah and baby Isaac, Jacob's ladder, the miracle of water into wine, Jairus's daughter, Jesus walking on water, the ascension, and Paul escaping from prison in a basket. Among the best are Samson regrowing his hair, using a head made from an egg-carton cup and filled with dirt and grass seed, and the Magi, formed from foil party hats. Clear, step-by-step directions and an illustrated list of materials needed are accompanied by helpful, colorful illustrations done in a perky, cartoon style. Good motor skills are required for the cutting, gluing, and painting. These crafts will not only enrich the telling of the Bible stories in church schools, but will also give children attractive items to take home.
Patricia Pearl Dole, formerly at First Presbyterian School, Martinsville, VA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Millbrook Press (April 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761312951
• ISBN-13: 978-0761312956
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #382,596 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Crafts that Everyone can Make!, September 6, 2000

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This review is from: Crafts From Your Favorite Bible Stories (Paperback)

As the managing editor of the popular online craft and family magazine Families-First I had the pleasure of reading Kathy Ross' terrific book Crafts from your Favorite Bible Stories. I also had the chance to interview Ms. Ross. Kathy's book is fabulous for families, schools, and churches. She does an exceptional job in helping children learn about the Bible and remembering the stories through her crafts. Families-First has a Craft of the Week every week and when we feature one of Kathy's crafts it is a huge hit! We have heard from hundreds of teachers, parents, and kids who love all of her craft books, but especially enjoy Crafts from your Favorite Bible Stories!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is indeed worth buying!, April 2, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Crafts From Your Favorite Bible Stories (Paperback)

After using her craft books for some time now, I know that Kathy Ross does not use standard craft techniques. She creatively crafts with throw-away materials, which makes her crafts very easy on the budget. My Sunday school class loved making the sock puppet of Jonah sticking out of the mouth of a paperbag whale, as shown on the cover of this book. We also did the mitten puppet of Sarah and baby Isaac, where the thumb of the mitten becomes the craddled baby. I found the projects in this book to be both easy and charming. After taking this book from the library, I had to have my own copy of the entire Christian Craft series for my Sunday school classes.
Thank you Kathy Ross ~ you are a most creative author! Please keep writing and creating! There are many of us that can hardly wait for your next book!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great craft book from Kathy Ross!!!, April 15, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Crafts From Your Favorite Bible Stories (Paperback)

Kathy has done it again! Wonderful, creative ideas throughout! My daughter really enjoyed working on these projects and I'm sure your kids will too!! My daughter and I love getting her books and have spent many weekends working together on these creative projects. Kids learn while they work on the crafts, too. We find the projects are often the stepping-off point for discussions about the bible stories. Kudos to the author for yet another job well done!!