New Releases by Anne De Graaf

These are the stories of Jesus'' last year of ministry. His enemies try again and again to destroy him, but he answers with lessons of forgiveness and truth. Taken from all four gospels, these twenty-three stories include The Loaves and the Fishes, Jesus Walks on Water, and Jesus'' Love for the Children.

The Gospels of Matthew, Luke and Mark provide the material for these twenty-three stories. They highlight Jesus'' conflict with the religious leaders, and describe the parables, simple stories of great truths, meant by Jesus as tools to teach the young and old.

Twenty-five stories of love and betrayal describe Jesus during His last week. Taken from all four gospels, these stories cover the religious leaders'' attempt to trick Jesus, more parables, Judas'' treachery, The Last Supper and Jesus'' Prayer for His Followers on the Mount Olives.

"The Little Children''s Bible Books is 24 best stories of the Bible retold for pre-schoolers in 24 volumes. Forty pages of learning and fun – including two four-page jumbo fold-outs!"

The second book of Samuel, Psalms, first Book of Kings and the first and second books of Chronicles all combine to provide rich material for these twenty stories. They cover King David''s fall as he chooses to pursue Bathsheba, his repentance before God, and the bloody consequences of family rivalry.

Here are some of the most exciting stories of the Bible. The four gospels and the Book of Acts are the rich source for these twenty-six stories. They cover the resurrection and suspenseful first days of the early Christian church, when Stephen is martyred and Saul becomes a changed man on the road to Damascus.

God''s people have arrived in Canaan. Now it is up to Joshua and his generals to conquer the land God had promised their forefathers. Twenty-two stores cover the Book of Joshua chapters 5 to the end and the Book of Judges. They include the Fall of Jericho, Deborah the Judge, Gideon, and Samson.

This volume begins with the famous story of Jonah, and goes on to tell about the many prophets sent by God to warn His people. The second book of Kings and Chronicles, as well as the Psalms and the Book of Hosea, parts of Isaiah, and the books of Micah, Joel and Jonah all provide the material.

All four Gospels provide the basis for these twenty-five stories as Jesus'' time on earth draws to a close. He tells the story of The Prodigal Son and teaches about forgiveness, families, and humility, ending up on a donkey as He arrives in Jerusalem.

These twenty-one stories are based on the final parts of the books of Ezekiel, Jeremiah, and the second book of Chronicles, as well as the books of Isaiah, Nehemiah, Ezra, and Esther. They describe the return of God''s people to Jerusalem, and the tale of Esther''s courage as she saver her people.

Volume 19 of The Adventure Story Bible marks the beginning of the New Testament. Twenty-two stories chronologically arrange events from the books of Isaiah, Psalms, and Micah, as well as the first parts of all four gospels. They include the Christmas story, Jesus'' childhood, and John the baptist.

These twenty stories start the reader on the 40-year journey to the Promised Land. Moses leads God''s people as they escape from Pharaoh, cross the Red Sea and begin their trek through the desert. The stories are taken from Exodus chapters 12 to the end, the first chapter of Deuteronomy and the book of Leviticus.

In this first volume of The Adventure Story Bible children discover the stories of Genesis. Thirty-five exciting stories cover the first 22 chapters of Genesis, including the Story of Creation, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah and the Ark, the Tower of Babel and the dramatic tale of Abraham and Sarah.

Volume 23 continues the stories of Jesus taken from the combined gospels of Matthew, Luke and John. Jesus travels through Israel, healing and helping, while touching the hearts of more and more people. Read about The Healed Lepers, Mary and Martha, and his teachings about The Good Shepherd and The Kingdom of God.

Volume 3 covers Genesis chapter 41 to the end and the first 11 chapters of the book of Exodus. Twenty stories pick up the thread of Joseph in Egypt, describe Pharaoh''s palace, and depict the plight of the Hebrew people as Egyptian slaves. God sends ten plagues as Moses begs for their release.

Here is the children''s favourite, the story of Daniel, covering Jerusalem being set on fire all the way to Daniel in the Lion''s den. It is based on the second books of Kings and Chronicles, the last part of Jeremiah, parts of Ezekiel, Isaiah, the Psalms, Lamentations, Obadiah and of course, the Book of Daniel.

A dramatic close to the stories about Jesus'' life on earth, here is the story of the crucifixion. Based on all four gospels, as we as prophecies in the Psalms and Book of Isaiah, these nineteen stories cover the last three days of Jesus'' life on earth, leading to the end of the first chapter of Acts.

These twenty-two stories depict Genesis chapters 23 through 41, covering the sweeping epic of the family of Abraham. Here are many old favorites such as Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob and Esau and the adventures of Joseph in Egypt.

Volume 13 continues to trace the degeneration of both the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. The prophets Elisha and Isaiah appear in these twenty-four stories as constant reminders to God''s people that they should turn away from Evil and turn back to the ways of God.

Twenty-five stories follow Jesus as He begins His ministry. They are taken from the gospels and the book of Isaiah, with Scripture references clearly indicating any overlap of sources. Read about Jesus'' anger in the temple, His healing the poor, His acceptance of the so-called unholy and His Sermon on the Mount.

The stories of early Christians continue, taken from the Book of Acts and Paul''s letters to James, Galatians and the Thessalonians. Read about Peter''s leadership and courage, and Paul''s first and second missionary journeys up to his arrival in Ephesus.

Volume 8 contains twenty-three stories taken from the first book of Samuel chapters 2 to 20. Samuel grows up and hears God’s voice, appoints Saul as the first king of Israel, then later chooses the shepherd boy David. David kills the giant Goliath and escapes from Saul with the help of Jonathan.

Volume 29 is based on the Book of Acts, as well as Paul''s letters to the Corinthians, Romans, Ephesians, Philippians and Colossians. These twenty stories trace the ministry of Paul up until his arrest and death in Rome. They describe his travels and teaching, some of the most important to the Christian Faith.

Here again a twisted history is made simple by stories taken from the second books of Kings and Chronicles. Nahum, Zephaniah, Jeremiah, Habakkuk, Psalms, and Ezekial, chapters 1 through 18. They describe the good and bad kings of Israel and Judah, the fall of Jerusalem and the exile of God''s people to Babylon.

Dramatic illustrations combined with captivating stories make these age-old stories come to life and sink into the hearts of children and adults. Favorite Bible Characters combines sixteen books into one treasure for any family library.

I was crazy. Crazy mad. That''s how I felt when I turned in my AK-47 rifle. The commanding officer''s growl still haunts me: "This gun is your god. You listen to the voice of your god and go where your gun tells you." This powerful and gripping story describes the journey of a brother and sister, eight-year-old Lucky and ten-year- old Nopi, who are kidnapped from school and forced to become child soldiers in Liberia''s fourteen-year- long civil war. Lucky and Nopi manage to escape, but must continue fleeing. Even after they are reunited with their parents, they both know the pieces of their lives will never fit together like they used to. When will the war really be over, and when will they get to have the childhood they still dream about? This sensitive and compelling narrative is based on true stories of former child soldiers interviewed by the author. Son of a Gun also includes a section of notes and further information about Liberia.

Over 4.5 million copies of the Children''s Illustrated Bible are in circulation! Now for the first time, the Catholic edition is available exclusively from the Regin Press.