The Rhyme Bible (Hardcover)

by Toni Goffe (Illustrator), Linda J. Sattgast (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Knowing how much children delight in the sounds of rhymed words and phrases, Sattgast casts selections from the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament into rhyming language aimed at helping children to remember each story's content as well as its religious message. For example, her version of why God commanded Noah to build the ark reads, in part: "God was very/ very sad,/ For all the people/ Were so bad./ They would cheat,/ And they would lie./ They would make their sisters cry." As for the conversion of Zaccheus in Luke 19, Sattgast writes: "But little Zaccheus/ Was changed that day./ All of the people/ Were happy to see/ That he wasn't the same/ As he used to be!" Goffe's comic strip-like watercolor illustrations accompany each rhymed story and feature smiling animals and wide-mouthed humans. Although Sattgast's rhymes are rather simplistic and uninspiring, many children ages 3-8 will find themselves repeating these stories.
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Product Description
Boys and girls -- even toddlers -- love the soothing sound of rhyme! And now they can enjoy thirty-five delightful, classic Bible stories retold in lilting verse and rollicking, read-aloud rhyme in The Rhyme Bible Storybook. Rhyming books are always among children's best-loved treasures, and The Rhyme Bible Storybook is certain to become a well-worn favorite!

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 448 pages
• Publisher: Multnomah Books (September 13, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880708298
• ISBN-13: 978-0880708296
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #775,969 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A favorite asked for over & over again by my 2 yr. old..., June 28, 1999

By A Customer

My son who isn't quite 2, loves this book and insists on 2 or 3 stories from it each night. I truly feel that he is gaining an understanding of The Word, in a comfortable rhyme format, and will be more receptive to the more traditional Children's Bible when he is older. I am giving this book as a wonderful gift to my God Daughter, and I am confident that she will enjoy it as much as my son is enjoying his.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Age appropriate, well written, and biblically accurate-, December 7, 1998

By A Customer

An outstanding resource for Christian Families. The author retells several well known, and some lesser known bible stories in an easy to read rhyming style. Very useful in helping children learn and understand some of the more difficult biblical concepts, i.e., crucifixion and ressurection. We LOVE this book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Looking for a good first Bible? Your search is over!, May 28, 1999

By A Customer

A wonderful way to introduce children to the great people of the Bible. Learn about OT people of faith and about Jesus's life and teachings. Great for readers and non-readers alike. I give this book as a gift for 3rd birthdays and recommend it to my friends.