The Lord Builds the House: The 127th Psalm [Hardcover]

Johannah Bluedorn (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

The 127th Psalm has never looked so beautiful. Trivium Pursuit is pleased to announce the release of their newest children's picturebook The Lord Builds the House: The 127th Psalm by Johannah Bluedorn. 40 original paintings create stunning, colorful windows on every line of the Psalm, which begins Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it. In Johannah Bluedorn's rich vision, each verse of the Psalm is illustrated with a portrait of sumptuous simplicity: farm and wild animals celebrate the bounty of nature; the beauty of family; the achievements of builders, bakers, and book authors; and the miracle of God's protection. The book makes the Psalm accessible to very young children, and reminds adults of God's provision for animals as well as for His people.

Editorial Reviews

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Young children enjoy getting cozy with the same picture books read aloud to them again and again. It builds language and widens knowledge so delightfully. After several weeks of getting cozy with this sweetly illustrated book a child will have learned Psalm 127 by heart. --Karen Andreola, homeschool author and publisher, owner Charlotte Mason Research & Supply Company

Young children need to be exposed to the inspired words of Psalm 127, so that they can learn to celebrate God's plan for the family. This fine picture book will help youngsters to see that the family is not only a sanctuary of peace for God's people, but a strategic weapon to pull down the strongholds of Satan. Enjoy! --Michael J. McHugh, Director, Christian Liberty Press

Psalm 127 comes to life in this beautiful, tender rendering by Johannah Bluedorn. Homeschooled by her parents and a self-taught artist, she wondrously depicts the story of the Lord building our homes and families. Each page is filled with peaceful, innocent paintings of families, animals, and nature. Glossy pages set off glowing colors, making each page a visual dessert. Love of home and family is evident throughout the book. At the end, the Psalm is set to music by Johannah's father. Highly recommended. JV --Church Libraries (Spring, 2004), the publication of The Evangelical Church Library Association

About the Author

Johannah Bluedorn Stanford was homeschooled by her parents and is self-taught in art and skilled in the use of a variety of media. She is the author and illustrator of several popular children's books including Little Bitty Baby Learns Hebrew, Little Bitty Baby Learns Greek, My Mommy My Teacher, Bless the Lord: The 103rd Psalm, and The Story of Mr. Pippin (all published by Trivium Pursuit), and From Dark to Dawn: A Tale of Martin Luther and the Reformation and Raising Maidens of Virtue (both published by Books on the Path). Johannah is married and lives with her husband Adam Stanford in Green Valley, Illinois. She is currently working on a children's picturebook titled A is for Amicus, a Latin vocabulary alphabet book.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 28 pages
• Publisher: Trivium Pursuit (January 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974361615
• ISBN-13: 978-0974361611
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,294,658 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Psalm 127, Illustrated, March 15, 2004

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Clara in Miami (Miami, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Lord Builds the House: The 127th Psalm (Hardcover)

Joanna Bluedorn has taken the 127th Psalm and richly illustrated it in the form of a beautiful hardbound volume.
Each page, cover included, is beautifully painted exemplifying a powerful testimony of God's heart toward family life.
The paintings are full of tenderness, natural beauty and innocence. Each drawing reflects a heart that is genuine and not contrived. I also noted that the artwork does not detract fromthe scripture but rather embraces it and brings it to light.
Want to encourage your children to enjoy the scripture, to have it be not just part of their minds but their hearts as well. Let Joanna Bluedorn's book encourage you and provide a tangible example of how it can be done.
April is poetry month. Why not use Joanna's book as a springboard for enjoying the ageless words of scripture.
Clara M. Miranda
Home Educating Mom to 5

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A picturebook presentation of the 127th Psalm, April 12, 2004

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Lord Builds the House: The 127th Psalm (Hardcover)

Inspiringly illustrated by Johannah Bluedorn, The Lord Builds The House is a picturebook presentation of the 127th Psalm, showcasing the classic devotional with full-color images of home and family life on every page. The soft and simple colors bring out scenes that reflect the words and the faith handed down with them. The Lord Builds The House is simple picturebook treasure to read aloud and to share in Christian homes and families.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a classic!, September 13, 2005

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Momma to Eleven Blessings "Marmee" (Rural South Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Lord Builds the House: The 127th Psalm (Hardcover)

God's Word is on the pages of this lovely hard cover color book and Johannah's illustrations make it a a blessed keepsake. With a large family that God has blessed us with, this has always been a favorite Psalm for our family. Now to have it in this beautiful book with all the precious illustrations makes it so special. I am awed at the talent that the Lord has given Johannah and her lovely style of painting.