New Releases by Bob Hartman

Pip, one of the disciples, retells more of the adventures he had while hanging out with Jesus in this fun, quirky yet informative story from master storyteller Bob Hartman. Big Bart, Tommo and me, Pip. Three guys on a three-year adventure. Hanging out with Jesus. Finding out what he''s up to. Not exactly the best known of the twelve disciples, but we''re on the edge of the action - out of the limelight, where there is plenty of partying, messing about and time to make an idiot of yourself. We''re best mates. And Jesus'' mates, too. Here are some more of our adventures; stories you''ll find in the Bible if you take a look. Well, sort of, because everything is just a little bit different when you''re hanging out with Big Bart and Tommo. So join us and find out what happens when we meet up with Jesus ... again. ''Only Bob Hartman could tell the story of Jesus with so many pants, bottoms and nostrils and get away with it. The gospel stories from the point of three disciples who have a distinctly childlike attitude to bodily functions, religious jargon and the mystery of faith: Huge fun.'' Lucy Moore, Messy Church ''My daughter was laughing from the word "Pants" in chapter one - biblical brilliance from Bob once again! Compelling & hilarious!'' Tom Elliott ''Bob Hartman has the knack of finding humour in any situation. His invitation to hang out with Jesus will capture the imagination of many children. As they laugh at the antics of Pip, Tommo and Bart they will also discover the love and teaching of Jesus. Mary Hawes, National Children & Youth Adviser ''Laugh out loud, feel good, family fun. I love it.'' Steve Legg ''Only a Bible story book by Bob Harman could have chapter titles like "Pants", "Leopards", and "Hankie"! The illustrations are brilliant, the application so very practical and the storytelling just what you''d expect from somebody who has held generations of children spellbound. A child you care for will love "Hanging out with Jesus Again." Rob Parsons OBE, Founder and Chairman, Care for the Family ''Bob''s writing is just fabulous. The stories leap off the page - modern, accessible, and above all FUN!. These tales of friends getting things wrong, puzzling it all out, is a great reminder that the disciples were really rather like us. Bob''s skill at storytelling is first class. Oh, and if you didn''t know - these stories go back a long way! I bet you just didn''t know how funny they could be. A fab book for your bookshelf, your eyes and your heart. Bob''s done it again!'' Paul Kerensa

Amazing, magnificent, one-of-a-kind you! Celebrate how you are created by God through the clever set of instructions, DNA, and how this connects you with the big family of living things through God''s imaginative and creative plan. Trace the passing on of DNA, starting from you back to the beginning of God''s creation of the universe. Discover and wonder at your place in the world, and reflect on the responsibility of looking after God''s creation. With additional information by the Faraday Institute about Science and the Bible for parents to open up discussion.

Over 40 retellings with engaging discussion ideas for sharing together

Based on Psalm 8, cosy up with your baby to share the warmth and comfort of being loved by God, reaffirming how wonderful they are to you and God. This is one of a series of delightful books by storyteller Bob Hartman based on biblical passages, which reference children and convey simple biblical truths that God loves and values them and they are wonderful and unique. Illustrated with clear, engaging, charming baby faces, which reflect the love, delight, warmth and emotion in the simple narratives. Research shows that babies are born being able to recognise faces, enabling them to connect quickly with their caregivers, so these books will be perfect for sharing with any 0-2 year olds. A perfect gift for newborn babies and first birthdays.

Das ware Gregs Bibel! Aufgemacht wie ein Comic, mit witzigen Schwarz-Weiss-Illustrationen und einem fesselnden Text, wirft dieses Buch einen aussergewohnlichen Blick hinter die Kulissen der einzelnen Geschichten. Uber Fragekasten, Sprechblasen und handgeletterte Elemente wie Schilder und Pfeile verweist die Bibel gekonnt auf die Querverbindungen zwischen den Storys und fokussiert so das grosse Ganze. Ein spannender und origineller Zugang zum Buch der Bucher.

The Tell-It-Together Gospel brings together a new translation of Mark''s Gospel by renowned biblical scholar Paula Gooder and interactive storytelling tips from bestselling author Bob Hartman. Remaining faithful to the Bible text itself, Paula and Bob combine Mark''s Gospel with fun and engaging actions to bring the text to life and make it memorable for all ages - even the very young. Clearly presented with easy-to-read text and accompanying directives for audience participation, this book is ideal for use in churches, children''s groups, at home and in many other settings.

Based on Psalm 131, cosy up with your baby to share the warmth and comfort of trusting God to provide just like a mother, reaffirming how brilliant they are to you and God. This is one of a series of delightful books by storyteller Bob Hartman based on biblical passages, which reference children and convey simple biblical truths that God loves and values them and they are wonderful and unique. Illustrated with clear, engaging, charming baby faces, which reflect the love, delight, warmth and emotion in the simple narratives. Research shows that babies are born being able to recognise faces, enabling them to connect quickly with their caregivers, so these books will be perfect for sharing with any 0-2 year olds. A perfect gift for newborn babies and first birthdays.

Internationally acclaimed storyteller and best-selling children''s author Bob Hartman re-tells classic Bible stories in rhyme. Featuring popular tales from the Old and New Testaments, Hartman''s fresh take on these well-loved stories are a joy to read aloud with any child and also lend themselves to be used in any storytelling setting with children.

These short stories are actual events in which I was personally involved. They occurred between 1982 and 1995 while I was serving as a police officer and detective in the bomb and arson unit, homicide unit, and burglary and auto theft units with KCPD. These incidents are taken from my memory of the events as they took place. They are not, in any way, meant to hurt or cause discredit to anyone or anyplace described or resembled in these stories. I wish to make it known that my personal comments in each story may be a little on the redneck side, but they are not meant to be racist or sexist, but humorous. Even though most police officers’ humor is sometimes considered sick and different from that of other people, we use this humor as a tool to handle the many mental stresses we deal with each day.

Young children will love taking part in acting out favourite Bible stories with movement, sounds and actions. From the moment children open their eyes at the start of creation to the final shout "Hooray!" in Revelation, encounter hundreds of fun ways to actively engage with the Bible and enhance children''s understanding of familiar verses. Imaginations will come alive, chirping as birds, twinkling fingers for stars, roaring as lions, waving, marching and jumping around. A lively, fun and interactive way to help children become familiar and recall special Bible moments.

Following the tried and tested formula of his earlier Lion Storyteller titles, Bob Hartman retells a selection of Easter stories in his own inimitable style. This collection of 23 stories includes the key Bible accounts of the events of the first Easter from Palm Sunday through to Jesus'' resurrection, encounters with his friends and followers, and the ascension. Bob Hartman''s retellings of familiar and sometimes serious tales are fresh and engaging, making these Bible stories accessible to the young and not-so-young. Line illustrations complement the text. As a bonus, this book includes some of Bob Hartman''s favourite storytelling tips.

Paul wasn''t one of Jesus'' friend - in fact he really didn''t like the whole "Jesus crew" at all. They were wrong! Even worse, they were telling lies that confused people about how to live properly in God''s way. But Paul''s life-journey is about to be dramatically turned upside down when he actually meets Jesus himself. In a blinding-flash encounter he is given an assignment from God in a mission that will change the lives of Jewish and Gentile people across the world. Here storyteller and scribe, Maximus details Paul''s dangerous, thrilling, and adventurous journeys.

Popular storyteller Bob Hartman is renowned for his fresh take on often-told stories, bringing them to life with vibrant characters and a lively twist in the tale. Now Bob Hartman''s previous Unauthorized Old and New Testament Tales PLUS his Unauthorized More Bible Tales are packed into this bumper book of mischief! Each story is retold with an original slant from the point of view of a minor character involved, and is full of humor, mischief, silliness and fun. The black and white line illustrations perfectly match the playful style of the storytelling, and makes an ideal read for those who prefer something a little more wayward on their bookshelves, particularly boys aged 7-9.

Bob Hartman brings a brand new series of story books based on parables for young readers.The parable of the lost son comes alive in this beautifully illustrated, search-and-find story book. With a hidden object to spot on each page and a bonus round of even more items to find, dive in and help the father by searching for his precious lost son!The third parable in the Lost Series tells us about a kind father who has lost his son and is desperately hoping to see him again. Join in the search and hunt through the farm, boatyard, woods, market and more, and see if you can discover what was lost.

Bob Hartman brings a brand new series of story books based on parables for young readers.Join in the search and hunt through the vineyard, hills, farm, market and more, and see if you can discover what was lost.In this parable, a caring shepherd has lost one of his sheep, just one, but he’s determined to find it.The parable of the lost sheep comes alive in this beautifully illustrated, search-and-find story book. With a hidden object to spot on each page and a bonus round of even more items to find, dive in and help the shepherd search for his precious lost sheep!

Goat Boy, a.k.a. Gideon, is the kid everyone loves to pick on. He’s like any typical Bible-time boy who spends his life traveling around Palestine milking goats, giving Roman soldiers a hard time, and getting into trouble on more than one occasion. Goat Boy is curious, enjoys a good adventure, and has a couple of mildly irritating friends. What’s not so typical is how he and his friends are in the right place at the right time to witness the amazing miracles and teachings of Jesus. Witty, insightful, wacky. These are just a few words to describe Bob Hartman’s latest chapter-book series, Goat Boy Chronicles. In this unique collection of stories, Goat Boy and his friends experience the miracles of Jesus through their awkward adolescent eyes. The boys laugh, they make jokes, they observe, they puzzle over everything that Jesus does, and in their own quirky ways they become the eyes and ears of the reader as they witness the unfolding of the gospel story. Bob Hartman’s passion is to retell Bible stories accurately and in a way that will help kids want to read them time and time again. Not just because the stories are “good for them” but because they are so creative, so clever, and so enthralling that they just can’t help themselves!

The Lion Storyteller Book of Parables is a beautifully illustrated eBook, featuring 15 of Jesus'' parables. Perfect for bedtime reading with young children, or to read aloud in assemblies or children''s ministry. Explore many of Jesus'' best-known parables - like the Kind Stranger, the Lost Coin, and the Wise and Foolish Builders - with stories collected from the Lion Storyteller Bible as well as brand new re-tellings. Written in Bob Hartman''s clear and accessible style, the stories are given a lively and engaging twist, allowing children to hear and understand the profound words of Jesus. It''s ideal for primary school-aged children. The Lion Storyteller Book of Parables features warm and inviting illustrations by Hungarian artist Krisztina Kallai Nagy. This book would also be great for children who are beginning to read independently. Bob Hartman is the author of many Bible books for children and an authority on stories and storytelling. His interactive storytelling performances have been entertaining audiences around the world for over 15 years.

A wonderful way for adults and children to enjoy and discover the Bible''s most gripping stories, all retold by a master storyteller. This selection is drawn from both Old and New Testaments. There are stories for individual and group performances, stories for the major Christian festivals, stories for a variety of age groups. They will be remembered long after the service or event in which they featured has slipped from memory. Each story is accompanied by ''telling tips'' and followed by discussion questions. Large format and clear type for easy reading. This book is a rich resource, opening up new perspectives on familiar truths and bringing Scripture to life.

A mischievous take on a classic fable by expert storyteller Bob Hartman

Bob Hartman, well-known for his storytelling talents is tackling Bible stories again! Following his popular Storyteller series and his Unauthorized Versions, Bob is retelling stories for a younger audience, but with the same mischievous slant that made the Unauthorized Versions so much fun. Lesser known tales are collected together and packed with dialogue and funny details which are set off by Woody Fox''s jaunty line illustrations.

The Lion Storyteller Bible broke new ground in its presentation '' both verbal and visual '' of Bible stories. It has been immensely popular, with sales in the UK exceeding 130,000 copies and editions printed in more than 11 languages. Since The Lion Storyteller Bible was first published Bob Hartman has established an international reputation as a storyteller and writer. This new book integrates more than 20 new Bible story retellings with the 50 tried and tested originals. It also includes a useful appendix of Bob Hartman''s hints and tips for storytelling. Newly commissioned illustrations throughout will capture as much warmth and appeal as those in the first edition.

This popular title (originally also available as The Lion Storyteller Book of World Stories) is the second title in the relaunch of the immensely popular Storyteller series in a newly illustrated portrait format. Bob Hartman''s retellings of 40 warm and reassuring bedtime stories, taken from around the world and retold especially for reading aloud. This new edition is enhanced by useful storytelling tips to help with reading the stories aloud. As the author says in the introduction: "Bedtime stories need to leave the listener with that safe, warm, happily-ever-after feeling''. And that''s what this collection does, time and time again'' - "Manchester Evening News".

More Bible Tales'' joins the first two Unauthorized Versions, with more creatively told Bible stories helping 7-10''s to read, understand and apply what the Bible says. Bob Hartman, author of ''The Lion Storyteller''s Bible'', has been working hard to communicate the Bible to children for over 30 years. This series take well-known stories, deconstructs them and then reconstructs them to give them a new perspective with double the impact for today''s children. These creatively told tales are all inspired by the Bible and will show your kids that the Bible is more than simply good tales, but shows us how to live as God''s people. With humourous black and white line drawing throughout, ''More Bible Tales'' is both highly entertaining and highly educationally. We think boys will particularly enjoy these tales, but as long as they enjoy reading funny stories any child between 7-10 will thoroughly enjoy Bob''s brilliant books.

Drawing on his extensive experience of engaging young and old alike, master storyteller Bob Hartman takes two readings for each week or special day from the Revised Common Lectionary and shows fresh ways to bring them to life. We all long to enjoy the Bible - to savour it and taste its sweetness. Yet often we do not do it justice, as there are particular challenges to enjoying it in community, read aloud as part of our worship. Although this is how much of the Bible was originally shared, our experience of hearing it read can often seem far from sweet. To bring the Scriptures to life we need to spend time with the text, tasting and enjoying it ourselves, and understanding what we are presenting and to whom. Then comes the opportunity for creativity to add a spark as we encounter God''s word together. Hartman demonstrates this with his characteristic flair.

Here is a collection of eighteen fun, fast-paced stories for Christmas from one of the UK''s most popular storytellers. Bob Hartman is renowned for his retellings of traditional stories from around the world. This Christmas collection contains eleven episodes that link directly to the Nativity story, with a further seven folktales that provide memorable insights into the real meaning of Christmas. A very readable black and white text with line drawings throughout.

A companion volume to Telling the Bible (9780857216717). Bob uses the Gospel of Luke as a basis for 70 stories about Jesus, his birth, life, teaching, death and resurrection. Bob uses a wide variety of narrative forms to produce stories that will delight new Christians and Bible veterans alike. Each story is accompanied by an introduction explaining its particular place and function, with telling tips and questions. Some require audience participation: all are designed to entertain and inform. The book is produced in large clear print and strongly bound for prolonged use. The price includes a license to photocopy.

Popular storyteller Bob Hartman is renowned for his fresh take on often-told stories, bringing them to life with vibrant characters and a lively twist in the tale. Bob now launches a new series of stories '' The Unauthorized Versions '' which are packed full of humour, mischief, silliness, and fun '' but which all have a good-hearted and memorable conclusion. These easy-to-read stories of Jesus are inspired by the Bible '' but given a completely original slant. Retold at a cracking pace, this black and white line illustrated book (in a style perfectly matched to Bob''s mischievous storytelling) makes an ideal read for those who prefer something a little more wayward on their bookshelves, particularly boys aged 7-9.

Popular storyteller Bob Hartman is renowned for his fresh take on often-told stories, bringing them to life with vibrant characters and a lively twist in the tale. Bob now launches a new series of stories '' The Unauthorized Versions '' which are packed full of humour, mischief, silliness, and fun '' but which all have a good-hearted and memorable conclusion. These easy-to-read Old Testament stories are inspired by the Bible '' but given a completely original slant. Retold at a cracking pace, this black and white line illustrated book (in a style perfectly matched to Bob''s mischievous storytelling) makes an ideal read for those who prefer something a little more wayward on their bookshelves, particularly boys aged 7-9.