Story Books for 5-7s
Joseph's Story of Christmas
Geraldine Guadagno and Maria Cristina Lo Cascio
Publishing September 2010
Joseph was a good, kind man, husband of Mary, protector of Jesus in his childhood. This is the Christmas story seen through the eyes of Joseph, and the story of Jesus - the baby in the manger.
Countdown to Christmas with Timothy Bear
24 five-minute read-aloud bedtime stories for Advent
Brian Sears
Publishing September 2010
For Timothy Bear, counting the days down to Christmas is full of excitement! At school there is the nativity play to get ready; at home there are decorations to put up, Christmas cards to write and tasty Christmas treats to prepare. It's no wonder Timothy sometimes finds himself daydreaming - floating through time and space, spinning but never dizzy, speeding but never frightened, until he lands with the slightest bump right in the middle of another adventure.
Terrific Tales and Staggering Stories
Publishing September 2010
The Bible is full of wonderful stories: from fighting giants to being swallowed up by big fish! The stories all have one person in common: the God who made us, loves us and cares for us.
This is an excellent introduction to the stories of the Bible, from creation to Jesus' birth, death and resurrection. Particularly suitable for independent reading of boys in the 6 to 10 age range.
The Shepherd's Song
Psalm 23 for children
Jan Godfrey and Honor Ayres
Psalm 23 is a timeless classic and The Shepherd's Song is a delightful story opening this up for children. Read how the shepherd boy David learned of God's love and care for him. As he looks after the sheep David sees how God looks after him and is his good shepherd. Pleasing illustrations add to the delight of this book which would be a book to give - and to share.
The Secret of Happiness
The Sermon on the Mount for children
Jan Godfrey and Honor Ayres
The Sermon on the Mount is not usually considered the most obvious teaching for children yet the messages it contains are valuable for all ages. The Secret of Happiness presents the teaching of Jesus in a way that children of 5-7 will warm to. The story unfolds as Jesus preaches and each of the hearers can identify with something that he says. Characters in the story, and children listening to it, will find out how God wants us all to live happily and love other people. So stand alongside Reuben and his friends as they laugh - and listen to what Jesus has to say.
The Road to Christmas Day
Jan Godfrey and Marcin Piwowarski
'Along the road, along the road, the road to Christmas Day...'
A book filled with rich and vibrant colours, we follow Ben as he travels along the road to Christmas Day and witnesses the amazing events that unfold. Jan Godfrey uses an soothing, gentle rhythm to follow from the first visit of the angel to Mary, all the way to the wise men spreading the exciting news of Jesus' birth. A perfect gift that young children will want to read again and again.
The Christmas Baby
Sally Ann Wright and Honor Ayres
The Christmas Baby uses simple but effective language and beautiful illustrations to captivate young minds, taking them through the story of Jesus' birth and everything surrounding it. As well as the story, there are 24 lift-the-flap windows which can be used as an Advent calendar, and a pop-out scene to be displayed on Christmas day.
The Road to Easter Day
Jan Godfrey
'Along the road, along the road, the road to Easter day...' Children aged 5-7 can join a young boy named Ben as he travels along the road to Easter day. The journey ends at the garden tomb, where Ben discovers that the story is far from over…
The Story of Jesus
Thirty stories , imaginatively retold.
Christopher Doyle
The ultimate introduction to Jesus for children aged 6–9. Through the stories collected in this book they will discover who he was, what he did, the things he taught and the people he met. From his birth through to his resurrection, the stories explore the Jesus of history who can still be known and loved today. Stories include ‘The angel Gabriel’, ‘Jesus is born’, John the Baptist’, ‘The lost sheep’, ‘The raising of Lazarus’, ‘The empty tomb’ and many more! Full-colour illustrations by Gillian Chapman make this the ideal storybook for the telling of the good news of Jesus.