The Story of the Ten Commandments [Board book]

Patricia A. Pingry (Author), Stacy Venturi-Pickett (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up

Suitable for toddlers and ages upwards, this exquisitely illustrated book brings to life the story of The Ten Commandments. The simple words and illustrations of this 200-word story make it easy to understand.

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About the Author

Patricia Pingry has written dozens of children's books and edited hundreds more. Among her best-known titles are The Story of Christmas, The Story of Easter, and The Story of the Ten Commandments. In all, her holiday, Bible, and historical titles have sold nearly 4 million copies.

Kelly Pulley has been a children's book illustrator for 15 years and has dozens of books published, including the bestselling new edition of the Beginner's Bible, which has over 1.25 million copies in print. --This text refers to an alternate Board book edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Board book: 26 pages
• Publisher: Candy Cane Press (July 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824941209
• ISBN-13: 978-0824941659
• ASIN: 0824941659
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 4.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,248,471 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great overview for toddlers and preschoolers, May 26, 2007

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itsjustme (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Story of the Ten Commandments (Paperback)

The Story of the Ten Commandments, by Patricia A. Pingry, does a great job of explaining to young children what the Commandments are and how they came to be.

The author begins by telling us that the Commandments are God's rules for us to live by. She then explains that God first gave these rules to the Israelites; she explains Moses and the burning bush, the parting of the Red Sea, manna from Heaven, and Moses speaking to God on Mt. Sinai. Here, the author tells us, "God wrote ten rules on two stone tablets. We call these the Ten Commandments." Then the author lists the Commandments in language that's easy for young children to comprehend:


"1. There is only one God.

2. Bow down to no one but God.

3. Speak God's name with respect.

4. Give one day each week to God.

5. Respect your parents.

6. Do not kill.

7. Be faithful to your family.

8. Do not steal.

9. Do not lie.

10. Do not want what others have."

What I Like: It's great that the author has not only offered a basic understanding of what The Ten Commandments are, but how they came into existence. The illustrations, by Stacy Venturi-Pickett, are colorful and use both modern and biblical-era scenes. Unlike so many other books, the biblical-era illustrations are actually interesting and colorful.

What I Dislike: Nothing.


Overall Rating: Very Good.

Kristina Seleshanko
Editor of Christian Children's Book Review

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dianne York, January 9, 2007

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This review is from: The Story of the Ten Commandments (Board book)

Wonderful little book; I love this series of board books by Pingry for children.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Story of the Ten Commandments, November 10, 2011

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This review is from: The Story of the Ten Commandments (Religion Beliefs General Inter) (Hardcover)

I received the book in a very timely manner, and it is in excellent shape. I read it to my Sunday School students and they really liked it. Thank you for such a good item!!!