Bible stories come to life in this interesting collection. The miracles of jesus by tomie depaola, paperback barnes. The illustrations, in depaolas usual rhythmic, decorative. Depaola uses an accessible new translation, the new international version c19731984 without abridgementan excellent choice fox introducing these favorite texts to young children. He has taken some of the most important stories for instance, noah and the ark, adam and eve, moses, jesus s birth and resurrection in the bible and made them appealing to children.
Great story book, id love to have a hardcover version. The only reason i only gave this 4 stars is although it is a wonderful quality book with beautiful pictures, the childish illustrations and cover lead one to believe it is a childrens bible storybook, ie key stories retold in childfriendly language, whereas it is actually an abridged niv bible word for word, and so lots of dense text and not always suitable for younger children to understand. This book simplifies some parables from the bible, but they are. Like any depaola book the parables of jesus is beautifully illustrated. I like that the stories are the actual biblical text rsv translation, i believe. Lovingly illustrated by awardwinning artist tomie depaola, this stunning collection of stories brings some of the most memorable and significant figures in the old and new testaments to life. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Sep 10, 2018 this book contains tomie depaola s signature artwork with text directly from the bible. The original bible text captures all of the drama of the bestloved stories from the bible. Strega nona by tomie depaola 1975, picture book, anniversary 5 out of 5 stars 5 total ratings 5. The writing craft of tomie depaola donorschoose project by. He had written andor illustrated over 270 books, including strega nona, tomie depaola s mother goose, oliver button is a sissy, and 26 fairmount avenue. Wtih depaola s beautiful, iconic illustrations, the words of the new international version of the bible come alive. See all 12 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Tomie depaola lovingly brings to life thirtyseven wellknown bible stories and psalms, featuring some of the most memorable and significant people in both the old and new testaments. Tomie depaola lovingly brings to life thirtyseven wellknown bible stories and psalms, featuring some of the most memorable and significant people in. The mysterious giant of barletta houghton mifflin harcourt, august 6, 2019. Ive had a lot of people send in requests for some childrens bible book suggestions and quite a few others send opinions on books theyve found. The art lesson by tomie depaola guided reading unit with before, during, after activities telling about tomie depaola s early life. While i have read some childrens bibles that have done a good job of adapting the text for younger readers e. His numerous works include 26 fairmont avenue putnam, 1999.
The miracles of jesus begins with the wedding at cana, the first miracle, when jesus turned water into wine at a wedding feast. It is my favorite resource for teaching the parables to my kids preschool playgroup. The authors rendition of the parables is true to the bible and easy for children to understand. This book contains tomie depaolas signature artwork with text directly from the bible. An autobiographical easy chapter book details depaolas life in 1938 at age five when he and his family were preparing to move from an apartment building to a house that they were having built for them. While i have read some children s bibles that have done a good job of adapting the text for younger readers e. Inspired by romanesque art, tomie depaola brings the new testament to life as he retells the stories of twelve miracles in the bible. Adam and eve, abraham and moses, peter, john, and jesus are all vividly portrayed in wonderful detail. Bible stories come to life in this interesting collection by wellknown childrens author tomie depaola.
Authorillustrator tomie depaola wins 2011 wilder award. Originally published in 1990, this stunningly illustrated collection is now a classic. The golden childrens bible, more often than not the process. Tiny bible tales, a new series of board books, shares the stories of the bibles bravest heroes. With gentle, rhyming text and gorgeous illustrations, this book tells the tale of david saving a lost lamb from a hungry lion. Tomie depaola lovingly brings to life thirtyseven wellknown bible stories. Wonderful depictions of the parables as found in scripture. God created the world, noah and the great flood, and david and goliath are featured using excerpts from tomie depaolas book of bible stories.
For our children, song lyrics by various artists, illustrated by tomie depaola and others. Tomie depaolas book of bible stories by tomie depaola. Tomie depaolas book of bible stories tomie depaola. Tomie depaolas book of bible stories sits just inside the spectrum, spine to spine with the actual bible.
Jan 01, 1973 this is an illustrated childrens book of stories from the bible. To ride a butterfly, written and illustrated by tomie depaola and others. Tomie depaola pronounced tommy dapowla was best known for his books for children. Tomie depaolas book of bible stories little book, big story. Buy a cheap copy of tomie depaolas book of bible stories by tomie depaola. Tomie depaolas the quicksand book former title the quicksand book holiday house, may 14, 2019. This is an illustrated childrens book of stories from the bible.
In terms of school grade level that is from preschool to third grade. Tomie depaolas book of bible stories, book by tomie. Buy the paperback book tomie depaolas book of bible stories by tomie depaola at indigo. Where possible, ill try to include brief excerpts of the books so you can get a feel for what they are really like. This book contains tomie depaola s signature artwork with text directly from the bible. Lovingly illustrated by awardwinning artist tomie depaola, this stunning collection of stories brings some of the most memorable and signifigant figures in the old and new testaments to life. Tomie depaolas christmas tree book former title the family christmas tree book holiday house, september 10, 2019. Nearly 25 million copies of his books have been sold. A collection of bible stories, from creation to the resurrection of christ and the appearance of the holy spirit at pentecost. Book of bible stories hardcover import, september 20, 1990. San diego authorillustrator tomie depaolais the winner of the 2011 laura ingalls wilder award honoring an author or illustrator, published in the united states, whose books have made a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children. The publisher states the age range for this book is from ages 4 to 8. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. My first bible stories, a board book tomie depaola.
An autobiographical easy chapter book details depaolas life in 1938 at age. Tomie depaola was born in meriden, connecticut, in 1934, to a family of irish and italian background. Tomie depaolas book of old testament stories hardcover february 14, 1995 by tomie depaola author visit amazons tomie depaola page. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. It doesnt point each story back to jesus, but trusts that its readers have grown past the need for that and tells the stories in slightly adapted passages from the niv translation, framed by depaolas gorgeous, fullpage illustrations.
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