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1) One-minute Bible stories, New Testament

Author

Henderson, Florence

Pub. Date

1986

Language

English

Description

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Twenty Bible stories from the New Testament, presented in a one-minute format, retell the life of Jesus.

2) Mary: The Mother of Jesus

Author

DePaola, Tomie

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

Description

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A retelling of the story of Mary is divided into fifteen illustrated sections that cover her childhood, betrothal to Joseph, visitation by the angel Gabriel, birth of Jesus, and witness to her son's ministry.

3) Read-aloud Bible stories

Author

Lindvall, Ella K

Language

English

4) The Easter story

Author

Heyer, Carol

Language

English

Description

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A biography of Jesus Christ, focusing on the events of Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, the crucifixion, and the resurrection.

5) Parables for kids: eight contemporary stories based on best-loved Bible parables

Author

Dobson, Danae

Language

English

Description

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Retells eight parables, such as the Prodigal Son, the Persistent Widow, and the Good Samaritan, in terms of modern situations; includes the biblical version and interpretive text.

6) Mary's story

Author

Boss, Sarah Jane

Pub. Date

[1999]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

7) The story of the first Easter

Author

Yenne, Bill

Pub. Date

1994.

Language

English

8) The Easter story

Author

Elliot, Rachel

Pub. Date

[2019]

Language

English

Description

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Retells the story of the first Easter season from Jesus's entry into Jerusalem through the Ascension.

9) The very first Christmas

Author

Berenstain, Jan

Series

Berenstain Bears
Living Lights

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

Description

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The Berenstain Bears learn about Jesus' holy birth.

10) The Christmas story keepers

Pub. Date

2003.

Language

English

Description

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Ben, Helena, and their family of orphans flee Emperor Nero who is trying to destroy the Christians, and as they go, they take with them the stories of Jesus.

11) Sammy's tree-mendous Christmas adventure: finding the true meaning of Christmas

Author

Hochstatter, Daniel J

Series

Seeking Sammy book

Pub. Date

[1993]

Language

English

Description

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A shepherd boy describes how his family celebrates Christmas and recounts Bible stories about the birth of Jesus. The reader is challenged to find a lamb and other things in the illustrations.

12) No tree for Christmas: the story of Jesus' birth

Author

Lashbrook, Marilyn

Series

Me too! books

Pub. Date

[1989]

Language

English

Description

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An illustrated retelling of the nativity of Christ. Includes questions for the reader to answer throughout the text.

13) The Nativity story

Author

McCaughrean, Geraldine

Pub. Date

2007.

Language

English

Description

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Geraldine McCaughrean's breathtakingly evocative prose brings new life to the familiar stories. This beautiful book with enduring prose and stylish illustrations is a wonderful family keepsake and a delight to read alone or aloud in homes, schools and churches. Sophy Williams is celebrated for her sensitive illustrations, which perfectly match Geraldine's sophisticated prose. 3 yrs+

14) The Easter story: from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

Pub. Date

[2001]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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"Endearing illustrations accompany the scriptural telling of the first Easter, as written in the International Children's Bible, to help the entire family discover the true meaning of this special holiday." --

15) A baby born in Bethlehem

Author

Hickman, Martha Whitmore

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

Description

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Recounts the events surrounding the birth of Jesus, from the angel's announcement to Mary to the visit of the Wise Men in Bethlehem.

16) Mary's first Christmas

Author

Wangerin, Walter

Pub. Date

[1998]

Language

English

Description

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Four readings based on the Christmas narratives in the Bible in which the Blessed Virgin Mary tells her five-year-old son, Jesus, the story of His birth.

17) The story of the three wise kings

Author

DePaola, Tomie

Language

English

Description

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"Like a flame of fire, that star pointed out God, the King of Kings. Tomie dePaola retells the story of the three wise men with reverence and wonder in this restored edition of his beautiful 1983 picture book" --