New Releases by Tim Dowley

Children will love the bright illustrations and simple text in this delightful series of animal books

Children will love the bright illustrations and simple text in this delightful series of animal books.

Children will love the bright illustrations and simple text in this delightful series of animal books

Children will love the bright illustrations and simple text in this delightful series of animal books

A new and fascinating biography of the most outstanding composer in musical history. Covering Bach''s earliest efforst in Eisenach, his cultural inheritance, his series of posts as organist or musician, and his stormy career in Leipzig, Bach: The Illustrated Lives of the Great Composers traces the significant stages of development in his family and his music.

"Bedtime bible stories is designed for toddlers and young children to enjoy over and over with their parents. Full of simply retold stories about Bible children." --Back cover.

Discover the hustle and bustle of city life during Bible times! Travel through Bible lands and follow the story of Jesus, getting an illustrated aerial view of important places from the New Testament. Five fold-out maps visually detail both day-to-day activities and extraordinary events with descriptive narrative of each related Bible story. Stories highlight incidents throughout Jesus'' life to help illuminate his ministry. Text directs the reader to areas of interest along with simple questions, and provides references to the Bible for more detailed information. Includes maps of: Nazareth, Bethlehem, Capernaum, Sea of Galilee, and Jerusalem.

This series of biographies presents the great composers against the background of their times. Each draws on personal letters and recollections, engravings, paintings and, when they exist, photographs, to present a complete picture of the composer''s life.

Even More Oodles and Doodles of Fun!

Candle Discovery Series helping children learn about life in Bible times.

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What did Mary and Joseph''s house in Nazareth look like? What sort of boat did the fishermen Peter and Andrew sail? How did Luke the physician help his patients? The answers to these and many other questions about life in Biblical times are found in words and pictures in this absorbing book, aimed at children aged 7-9 years.

The titles in the ''Essential Bible Reference'' series introduce young readers to the key teachings of the Bible.

Where did the Jewish nation come from? Which route did the Hebrews take through the Wilderness? What did Solomon''s Temple look like? How did people dress in Bible times? The answers to these, and many more, intriguing questions are answered in this invaluable introduction to God''s Word for students, youth groups, and beginning Christians.

What was the purpose of the Tabernacle? What did it look like? What is the relationship between the Tabernacle and the Temple? All these questions and many more are answered in this fascinating story of the Tabernacle from it''s orgins in the desert to the building of a permanent temple.

Candle Discovery Series is an exciting interactive educational series designed for the 7+ age range, helping youngsters to learn the Bible. Through this fully illustrated guide, children discover the fascinating story of Paul--his life, journeys, and letters--with a letter stored in its own pocket for each chapter.

Delightful addition to the Candle Bible range

March all of the animals onto Noah''s fantastic boat! This unique book opens out to reveal the bright and colourful inside scenes of the ark, complete with animals, cupboards, opening doors, and pop-up visuals, creating a 3D play ark. Complete with a 16 page storybook simply retelling the story of Noah and how Elephant keeps safe. Includes additional press out figures to add to the scene.

With six giant spreads this simple re-telling of the Christmas story follows Mary and Joseph''s journey through to the Wise Men bearing gifts. The final spread is a double page giant pop up of the stable scene complete with Baby Jesus, the manger, shepherds and Wise Men.

This charming fun to use book introduces children to six popular Bible animals. The pre-cut stencils with each story make it easy for children to draw and create their own original pictures.

Challenge your knowledge of Scripture with this fun and interactive quiz book.

When the Apostle Paul was sent from Caesarea to Rome to be tried before Caesar, he travelled in a Roman merchant ship. This book helps children envisage this time period with 24 pages of information about ships, saling in New Testament times and about Paul''s eventful voyage. With exciting graphics and explanatory text you learn how the Roman merchant ships were built, what materials were used, their cargo, passengers and sea traffic of the time. Children can make their own full colour Roman ship model using the diecut pressout pieces stored in the pocket in the inside back cover.

The Candle Discovery Series is a new set of interactive, educational books for younger learners. In Journeys Through Bible Lands, children can discover important locations of the Bible in a multiformat exploration.

Simple Bible stories illustrated with surprises under flaps.

This set contains all three books of the My First Story Series: My First Story of Christmas, My First Story of Easter, and My First Story of Jesus. In My First Story of Christmas, Tim Dowley presents a traditional and charming rendition of the Christmas story for 4-to 7-year olds. This Christmas, give the children in your life the best gift of all--a story that explains the reason for the season. Make this the Christmas book that your children will treasure for years. They''ll read it over and over again each holiday season. In My First Story of Easter, Tim Dowley retells the biblical account of Easter in simple terms, complete with bright, cheery illustrations that are sure to put a smile on the face of the reader. This Easter, give the children in your life the best gift of all--a story that explains the reason for celebration! In My First Story of Jesus, introduce your child to the amazing life of Jesus of Nazareth! This book helps young children understand that Jesus is a real person who loves people, performed miracles, and taught about God, His Father in heaven. Artist Roger Langton has created colorful, lively illustrations that draw children into this timeless story. Peek into Jesus’ childhood and follow along as He grows up. Listen in as He teaches parables and performs awesome miracles. Let the story of Jesus, God’s Son, inspire your child as it inspires you.

Introduce your child to the amazing life of Jesus of Nazareth! My First Story of Jesus helps young children understand that Jesus is a real person who loves people, performed miracles, and taught about God, His Father in heaven. Artist Roger Langton has created colorful, lively illustrations that draw children into this timeless story. Peek into Jesus’ childhood and follow along as He grows up. Listen in as He teaches parables and performs awesome miracles. Let the story of Jesus, God’s Son, inspire your child as it inspires you.

The Christians: An Illustrated History surveys the development of Christianity from the time of Jesus to the present day. Writing in an accessible, topical style, the author covers subjects that continue to influence the church and society today. The book is thematically organised and chapters include: Defining faith, Monasticism, Papacy, Orthodoxy, Reformation, Islam and Christianity, Faith and Reason, the Church Year and Ecumenism. The book also surveys key figues such as: Paul, Justin Martyr, Augustine, Innocent III, Abelard, Francis of Assisi, Wyclif, Aquinas, Luther, Loyola, Spener, Moody, Barth, CS Lewis, and Billy Graham. The book is international in scope and is illustrated throughout with full-colour art, photographs, maps, charts and box material.

This four-color, illustrated guide gives at-a-glance information about the tabernacle and provides materials to build a scale model.

Looking for a traditional rendition of Easter story to read to that darling 4 to 7-year old in you life? Tim Dowley''s My First Story of Easter retells the biblical account in simple terms, complete with bright, cheery illustrations that are sure to put a smile on the face of the reader. This Easter, give the children in your life the best gift of all--a story that explains the reason for celebration!