Most Popular Books by Bob Hartman

Celebrate Baptisms with this charming book all about joining God's big family. From Bob Hartman comes a lovingly-made book about the journey of faith

Bob Hartman's inimitable storytelling puts an imaginative slant on a familiar Old Testament tale

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.

A collection of ten fables, each introduced by Aesop, the freed slave turned master storyteller, who shares the events that inspired each tale.

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.

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.

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.

In this engaging and very personal book, Bob Hartman shares the wisdom he has acquired during his many years as a storyteller, working with everything from one-to-one sharing at bedtime to interactive storytelling for large groups. Bob first explains his philosophy about the power of stories to communicate truths and values, especially to children. He then gets down to the nitty-gritty of storytelling, concentrating mainly on how to retell stories from a variety of sources, and including ideas to help the reader spin their own tales to tell aloud. The book is full of useful tips on how to adapt storytelling to particular situations, using crowd control and audience participation to suit the size of the group and its setting. Bob also includes a wonderful selection of stories he has adapted especially for reading aloud.

A unique 'What will happen next?' book which teaches stories of Jesus to young children. A delightful picture book which parents and children will love looking at together to discover 'what Jesus is doing now'. This unique and entertaining way of retelling three stories of Jesus, gives children a sense that they are actually following Jesus. Beautifully illustrated by Charlie Gardiner.

When Danny's grandad dies, Danny is sad - and full of questions. 'Where is Grandad? What is he doing? Will I see him again?' Gran is sad too. But Gran wants to help Danny. It will take a little time, but with Grandad's old shoelaces, his favourite jumper and an old cloth cap, Gran sews a beautiful picture of heaven that helps Danny understand Grandad's new life. A gentle and insightful tool for any grown-up explaining the forever-after to a child.

Een bijzondere Bijbel voor kinderen van nu. De ‘Buitengewone Bijbel’ van Bob Hartman is een Bijbel voor kinderen van nu. Een boek vol dansende engelen, kletsgrage struiken, maffe dromen en ongelofelijke beloftes. Een buitengewone kennismaking met de Bijbel. De Bijbel is het beste en gaafste boek dat je ooit zult lezen. Het begint toen de wereld nog niet eens bestond (en dat is lang geleden!), en daar komt nog een heel verhaal achteraan. In deze ‘Buitengewone Bijbel’ worden zestig verhalen uit de Bijbel aan elkaar verbonden door middel van pijltjes, vragen en supergrappige tekeningen. Zo heb je de Bijbel nog nooit gelezen!

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.

We appreciate joyful days and thank God for them. But what about darker, more chaotic, messy days? Learn to experience God's love amidst the clouds of life.

Bob Hartman has an enviable reputation as a performance storyteller. Here are his insights into how stories work; tips and techniques; and how to retell Bible stories - plus 50 great stories to practise on. This is a revised and expanded edition of the Lion volume first published in 2002, with many new stories and ideas. The book is structured by storytelling styles, with pull quotes and boxes to keep the central material clear. This book is both a training manual and a resource. All the stories are taken from the Bible. It is published in the same popular format as TELLING THE BIBLE and TELLING THE GOSPEL.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Part of the Storyteller Tales series, this title contains some of master storyteller Bob Hartman's best-loved folk and traditional tales. The contents are derived from The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book and The Lion Storyteller Book of Animal Tales, and this collection contains more than half a dozen folk tales from around the world.

Draw and color along with this fun and interactive Bible storybook!

In 'Who Frightened the Fishermen?, Bob Hartman looks at several bible stories from a new perspective - transforming them into accessible mysteries for younger readers.

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

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.

Thirteen guys on a three-year long adventure. Partying, facing storms and run-ins with the law. Cracking jokes, goofing around and making fools of themselves. It happens - particularly if you're on the edge of the action, if you're out of the limelight like Pip, Tommo and Big Bart, three of Jesus' less well-known disciples. Three best mates - and his mates, too. These are their stories - and stories you'll find in the Bible if you look. Well, sort of, anyway - 'cause everything is just a little bit different, and just a little bit strange when you're hanging out with the Best Mates. 'If you enjoy a slightly different perspective on a biblical story of old, then you'll love this gem of a book ... it will keep your 8-11s chuckling to themselves for hours to come.' Wendey Downey, TheGoodBookstall

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.

Bob Hartman is well known author of best selling books including the Lion Storyteller series, Telling the Bible - a series of retellings of passages from the Bible for individual and group performance, Anyone Can Tell a Story - full of Bob's tips for great storytelling, and the highly acclaimed Angels, Angels All Around. He is also the pastor of Bethseda Baptist Church in Trowbridge and a professional storyteller who speaks to thousands of children every year, tells his stories at a variety of festivals and conferences and trains teachers and church workers in the craft.

Little Wolf is tired of eating lamburgers and sloppy does, but when he tricks his parents into thinking there is a boy in the woods, they could all miss a chance for a real feast.