Children of God Storybook Bible

Name: Children of God Storybook Bible
Brand: Harper Christian
Availability: InStock
Author: Archbishop Desmond Tutu
ISBN: 9780310578345

Author: Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Narrator: Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Desmond Tutu

Unabridged: 1 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zonderkidz

Published: 08/10/2010

Categories: Children's Nonfiction, Religion, Bible Stories, Christianity, Religious, Christian, Devotional Bible & Prayer, Inspirational, Diversity & Multicultural

Synopsis

Creating the first truly global Bible for children of all nationalities, Desmond Tutu retells more than fifty of his most beloved Bible stories in Children of God Storybook Bible. Many of the finest artists from around the world—such as Jago, E.B. Lewis, Javaka Steptoe, and Xiao Xin—have illustrated these favorite Bible stories from Desmond Tutu, connecting Scripture with the multitude of ethnicities across the globe.The Children of God Storybook Bible:Is perfect for readers ages 4 to 8Shows how God works through history, ending each biblical story with a short prayer, personalizing the message for each reader’s own lifeFeatures Archbishop Desmond Tutu retelling 50 of his most beloved Bible storiesIs perfect for thoughtful gifting at birthdays, Christmas, baptisms, or anytime.Through the stunning illustrations and Tutu’s delightful words, readers will experience the Bible stories as if they were there, with Adam and Eve in the garden, with Noah on the ark, with Abraham in the desert, and with Jesus on the mountaintop.

About Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Archbishop Desmond Tutu was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his lifelong struggle to bring equality, justice, and peace to his native country of South Africa. He is the author of numerous books including the Children of God Storybook Bible, God’s Dream, and Desmond and the Very Mean Word. From 2007 to 2013, Tutu was the founding Chair of theElders, a group of global leaders who are working topromote the shared interests of humanity. In 2013he received the Templeton Prize for advancing spiritualprogress in the world. He lives in South Africa withhis wife, Leah. They have four children and sevengrandchildren.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rachel on September 26, 2018

4 stars. Picked this up at an independent bookstore after a friend I trust told me how much she and her son love it. This is the first children’s Bible storybook I’ve read that truly seems to reflect a god who is loving, kind, created people of all different shapes and colors in his image, and dream......more

Goodreads review by Emily on March 17, 2021

I absolutely love this Bible. The stories are a great length. The pictures are gorgeous. And the little prayers at the end are beautiful. I love the way that Archbishop Desmond Tutu tells the stories in written form and especially the way he narrates the book on the CD. The sound effects and music i......more

Goodreads review by Rebecca on December 12, 2020

Beautiful illustrations. They made a decision to feature illustrations from a variety of illustrators throughout the world, spanning many cultures and races. So often children's Bible stories are illustrated in saccharine ways, but these high quality illustrations really have depth and enrich the bo......more

Goodreads review by Rosa on April 02, 2018

This lovely children's Bible is the second that I've recently read and approve of for my son. Archbishop Desmond Tutu's retelling of many essential Bible stories is concise and easy for young readers to understand. The art is stunning and multicultural, and Tutu himself reads the audio version (whic......more

Goodreads review by Karen on January 15, 2025

Over fifty short (1-2 pages) parables are illustrated here by three different illustrators in a consistent style. One color illustration per chapter. Intro and stories by Desmond Tutu. A basic introduction to many biblical stories told in simplified language by Tutu and with the aid of an editor. Ea......more