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The Story of the Ten Commandments The Story of the Ten Commandments Patricia A. Pingry A simple retelling of God's leadership of the children of Israel, including His guidance as they fled Egypt, His protection in the wilderness, and the giving of the Ten commandments. OL108241W
Moses Moses Ann Keay Beneduce Recounts the story of the Jewish leader Moses, from his birth until his leading of the slaves out of Egypt. Based on the Torah, Modern Commentary and the King James Bible. OL15838489W
The story of Jonah The story of Jonah Patricia A. Pingry A simple retelling of the Bible story in which Jonah disobeys God, is swallowed by a great fish, and is eventually returned to dry land to do God's will. OL15941897W
Miriam watches over baby Moses Miriam watches over baby Moses Mary Manz Simon Miriam hides her baby brother, Moses, from the Pharoah's soldiers and remains loyal to her promise to protect him even in difficult times. OL1647457W
When the beginning began When the beginning began Julius Lester “This book is astonishing, daring, compelling, and confirms Lester’s preeminence among storytellers.”--Jane Yolen If we weren’t there, how can we really know how the world began? Could it be that … OL1814445W
Mr. and Mrs. God in the Creation Kitchen / Nancy Wood ; illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering Mr. and Mrs. God in the Creation Kitchen / Nancy Wood ; illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering Nancy C. Wood In a very special kitchen, Mr. and Mrs. God cook up the planet Earth and some creatures to live there. OL1919199W
The story of Samson The story of Samson Patricia A. Pingry Retells, in simple language, the Old Testament story of Samson, a man given great physical strength by God, but who lost that strength because he was unfaithful. OL23788370W
The kids' cartoon Bible The kids' cartoon Bible Chaya M. Burstein Presents familiar stories from the Old Testament in comic strip format. OL3059835W
The five books of Moses for young people The five books of Moses for young people Esta Cassway Retells the stories found in the first five books of the Old Testament. OL3456105W
Isaac & Rebekah Isaac & Rebekah Arlene C. Rourke A retelling of the Old Testament story of how Isaac came to marry Rebekah and found the twelve tribes of Israel. OL4277919W
Elijah Elijah Arlene C. Rourke A simple retelling of the Old Testament story about the prophet Elijah and how he proved the existence of God. OL4277925W
David and Goliath David and Goliath Halcyon C. Backhouse A simple retelling of the Bible story in which the shepherd boy David slays the giant Goliath. OL4281977W
Let my people go! Let my people go! Penny Frank Retells the story of the Israelite leader Moses, as found in Exodus. OL4293138W
In the beginning In the beginning Penny Frank A retelling of Genesis, Chapter 1, in which God creates the world and everything in it. OL4293168W
Joseph and the king of Egypt Joseph and the king of Egypt Penny Frank Recounts how Joseph saved God's people from the famine after his brothers had sold him into slavery in Egypt. OL4293173W
Journey to the promised land Journey to the promised land Penny Frank A retelling of the Old Testament story of how God led the Israelites out of Egypt to the land of Canaan. OL4293174W
Joseph and his brothers Joseph and his brothers Leonard Matthews Retells the bible story of Joseph, whose brothers tried to kill him because of his dreams. OL4463652W
David and the Giant David and the Giant Emily Little A simple retelling of the Old Testament story of the shepherd boy, David, whose faith in God helped him overcome the Philistine giant Goliath. OL4987563W
Moses in Egypt Moses in Egypt Lynne Reid Banks Tiy, reine d'Egypte, se rendait au bord du Nil pour se baigner quand elle trouva l'enfant dans une corbeille. Elle l'adopta, l'appela Moïse, ce qui signifie : "Sauvé des eaux", et l'éleva comme son p… OL50592W
Six Haunted Hairdos Six Haunted Hairdos Gregory Maguire With the help of their favorite teacher, two rival clubs, the all-boy Copycats and the all-girl Tattletales, stop trying to out-do each other long enough to help the ghosts of a baby elephant and a h… OL66212W
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