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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Christmas story The Christmas story Deborah Hautzig Retells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ in the stable at Bethlehem. OL12883W
The Christmas promise The Christmas promise Eric C. Bohnet With rhyming text, retells the real story of the first Christmas, the birth of Jesus. OL15534888W
Follow that star Follow that star Mary Manz Simon Retells for beginning readers the Bible story about the three wise men who follow the star to the baby Jesus. OL1647507W
Jesus and the little children Jesus and the little children Carol Greene Retells in verse Jesus' blessing of the children. OL1653290W
The story of the lost son The story of the lost son Tama M. Montgomery Retelling of the biblical story of the two brothers, one hard-working and industrious, the other lazy. The lazy brother leaves and squanders his money before returning home to be welcomed by his fath… OL1725636W
The story of the prodigal son The story of the prodigal son Tama M. Montgomery Retelling of the biblical story of the two brothers, one hard-working and industrious, the other lazy. OL1725637W
Joseph's story Joseph's story Patricia A. Pingry Tells the story of the first Christmas from the point of view of Joseph and provides historical background on Palestine and daily life there at the time of Jesus' birth. OL18336287W
A new friend A new friend Patricia L. Nederveld Retells the Bible story in which Paul, on his way to arrest the followers of Jesus, sees a blinding light and is converted. Includes art projects and related activities. OL1842915W
The lost sheep The lost sheep Nick Butterworth Uses a modern setting to retell the parable in which Jesus expresses God's concern for those who stray away from Him. OL1863776W
Parables for kids Parables for kids Danae Dobson 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. OL1936006W
One-minute Bible stories, New Testament One-minute Bible stories, New Testament Florence Henderson Twenty Bible stories from the New Testament, presented in a one-minute format, retell the life of Jesus. OL1959118W
Why was Andrew surprised? Why was Andrew surprised? Pauline Youd Retells the New Testament story in which Andrew is surprised by Jesus' multiplication of the loaves and fish. OL3271442W
Sammy's tree-mendous Christmas adventure Sammy's tree-mendous Christmas adventure Daniel J. Hochstatter 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. OL3477350W
John the Baptist John the Baptist Arlene C. Rourke Briefly retells the life of John, cousin of Jesus, who prophesied the coming of the Son of God and baptized many people. OL4277926W
Martha and Mary Martha and Mary Halcyon C. Backhouse Two sisters react differently to the visit of Jesus and his disciples. OL4281981W
Jesus the teacher Jesus the teacher Penny Frank Recounts the teachings of Jesus about the importance of God's kingdom as he explained it to his followers. OL4293171W
Paul at Damascus Paul at Damascus Eric Ford,Penny Frank Retells the Biblical story in which Paul, a leader in Jerusalem and a rival of the Christians, was changed by God and became a follower of Jesus. OL4293178W
Jesus on trial Jesus on trial Penny Frank Describes Jesus's arrest, trial, and crucifixion. OL4293188W
Baby Jesus Baby Jesus Dorothy Allen Retells the story of the birth of Jesus, from Mary's visitation by the angel to the visit of the three Wise Men, and identifies Christmas as a celebration of the birth. OL5444666W
Jesus performs miracles Jesus performs miracles Judith Wolman Retells two Bible stories in which Christ feeds a crowd of his followers with five loaves of bread and two fishes and joins his apostles by walking on water. OL6578484W
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