The Stories and Miracles of Jesus - Softcover

The miracles of Jesus and four well-loved parables from the New Testament are re-told in a beautiful picture book format perfect for sharing with young children. Miracles such as the feeding of the five thousand as well as four popular and much-loved parables are re-told in simple and easy-to-understand language. Charming and detailed illustrations accompany the text and provide ideal opportunities for spotting things and further discussion. The story of The Good Samaritan highlights the importance of loving your neighbour, whoever they might be, while through The Lost Sheep Jesus explains that however lost and insignificant you may feel, God loves you. The Two Houses is the story of a wise and a foolish builder and why it's important to build our lives on firm foundations. The story of The Sower highlights the different ways in which people listen to and act on God's word. With colourful, friendly artwork and lots of ideas included for participating in the stories, this book is sure to be loved by children and parents alike.

Su Box has always loved books and had no hesitation in pursuing a career in publishing. She has many years' experience as an editor and author specialising in both children's and inspirational books. Su says she often gets ideas from children themselves and from a part of her that's "never really grown up". She lives close to the River Thames in the university city of Oxford, England, where her hobbies include reading and browsing in bookshops, music, fair-weather gardening, and relaxing with friends. When time permits she likes to travel abroad, preferably to somewhere new.