First Bible Story Book [Hardcover]

Mary Hoffman (Author)

Book Description

This is a beautiful first Bible picture book for pre-schoolers. From Noah's Ark to Jonah and the Whale, 13 of the Bible's best-loved stories from the Old and New Testaments are re-told for the very young and brought to life with stunning illustrations. Read them together with your child, the lively stories will encourage even the youngest child to join in.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

The brief "Introduction to the Bible" as well as "Who's Who" at the back of the book offer some helpful orientation to these 13 Old and New Testament classics--from Genesis and Noah to the Three Wise Men and the Last Supper. Each story is amply illustrated with watercolors by Julie Downing, and the artwork breaks up the text in unpredictable ways--in other words, you'll find the usual DK Publishing eye for good design. Mary Hoffman's tone is undogmatic (the Bible is simply "some of the best stories ever told") and she is particularly good at finding ways to handle stories, such as Abraham and Isaac, or the crucifixion, that might seem rough-going for children. (Ages 4 to 7) --Richard Farr --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2?Profusely illustrated with lively, slightly childlike watercolors of various sizes that divide the blocks of easy-to-read text, these stories are told in shortened, simplified forms adequate for an introductory collection. Old Testament selections include the Creation, Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Joseph, baby Moses, Daniel, and Jonah. The New Testament retellings include the Nativity, the Flight into Egypt, the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes, the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection. Another pleasant entry in a long list of basic Bible storybooks.?Patricia Pearl Dole, formerly at First Presbyterian School, Martinsville, VA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 80 pages
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley; Re-issue edition (November 2, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405348275
• ISBN-13: 978-1405348270
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The beautiful stories of the Bible come to life in this book, April 29, 1999

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This review is from: First Bible Story Book (Hardcover)

My son was given this book on his 2nd birthday and has loved the stories and pictures. The Bible stories are vivid and the beautiful illustrations help keep his attention. I have used this book in my Sunday School class with children up to 6 years old. All of the children enjoyed it.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Almost right..., November 7, 2002

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This review is from: First Bible Story Book (Hardcover)

This book of Bible stories aimed at the very young is nicely illustrated and fairly well-written. However, it is far too short to be a "Bible" of choice for educating toddlers or those beginning to read. The choice of some of the stories included is questionable, particularly since context is lost. The Gospel stories included are especially inadequate, failing to do justice to the ministry and life of Jesus. Kids could certainly grasp more if given the opportunity to do so.

Looking over similar products on the market, it is quite difficult to find one that satisfies all the necessaries: theological accuracy, wording, sense of style, beautiful illustrations, and completeness. This book could have been a contender, but its lacks in that final requirement only make it good, rather than great.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful introduction for children, November 8, 2009

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S. Swanson "Always knitting, always reading....." (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: First Bible Storybook (Hardcover)

I purchased this book for my 5 year-old granddaughter. She loves the stories and wants them read to her whenever she spends the night. The stories are true to the Bible and not "sugar-coated", and have really enhanced her understanding. These same authors also offer an wonderful fairytale book in the same format. Excellent!