Master storyteller Bob Hartman takes on the parables of Jesus

A wonderful addition to the Storyteller range, told by the expert storyteller, Bob Hartman. Twenty-seven of Jesus' parables are given a fresh twist in his lively and dynamic style, managing to effortlessly engage young readers and make clear the depths of meaning within the story. Illustrations by Krista Kallai Nagy add to the warm-hearted appeal of the parables. This book is suitable for teachers seeking material to read out loud in class and assemblies, and for parents wanting stories children can enjoy having read to them, or for those who are starting to read by themselves.

Bob Hartman is a performance storyteller par excellence. He has been entertaining audiences on both sides of the Atlantic for over 15 years with his books and performances, which bring together retellings of Bible stories and traditional tales from around the world with his own imaginative stories. His books are full of humour and insight, whilst his storytelling sessions are exciting, engaging, dynamic - and above all, interactive! He is well-known for his hugely popular Lion Storyteller books, the Telling the Bible series and the highly acclaimed picture books The Wolf Who Cried Boy, Dinner in the Lions' Den and The Three Billy Goats' Stuff. Krisztina Kallai Nagy is a talented Hungarian artist who has illustrated many children's book in her home country and for publishers in the US and UK (notably Child's Play)

Introduction x The Sower xx Matthew 13; Mark 4; Luke 8 The Two Sons xx Matthew 21 The Pharisee and the Tax Collector xx Luke 18 The Visitor at Midnight xx Luke 11 The Unjust Judge xx Luke 18 The Mustard Seed xx Matthew 13; Mark 4; Luke 13 A Little Bit of Yeast xx Matthew 13; Luke 13 The Wheat and the Weeds xx Matthew 13 The Hidden Treasure xx Matthew 13 The Precious Pearl xx Matthew 13 The Unforgiving Servant xx Matthew 18 The Workers in the Vineyard xx Matthew 20 The Great Feast xx Luke 14 The Kind Stranger xx Luke 10 The Lost Sheep xx Matthew 18; Luke 15 The Lost Coin xx Luke 15 The Lost Son xx Luke 15 The Man Who Loved Money xx Luke 12 The Sheep and the Goats xx Matthew 25 The Rich Man and the Beggar xx Luke 16 The Wise and Foolish Bridesmaids xx Matthew 25 The Thief in the Night xx Matthew 24, Luke 12 The Wicked Servant xx Matthew 24 The Three Servants xx Matthew 25; Luke 19 The Wicked Tenants xx Matthew; 21; Luke 20; Mark 12; The Wise and Foolish Builders xx Matthew 7; Luke 6 Sharing stories with a crowd xx

The Lion Storyteller Book of Parables by Bob Hartman features 27 engaging retellings of Jesus' parables, complemented by illustrations from Krista Kallai Nagy. Ideal for teachers and parents.

\["For parents and teachers sharing stories with children", "Makes Jesus' teachings relatable and exciting for kids", "You will inspire a love for reading and learning about faith"\]

Discover the joy of Jesus' parables with engaging storytelling.

Bob Hartman

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Introduction

The Sower – Matthew 13; Mark 4; Luke 8

The Two Sons – Matthew 21

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector – Luke 18

The Visitor at Midnight – Luke 11

The Unjust Judge – Luke 18

The Mustard Seed – Matthew 13; Mark 4; Luke 13

A Little Bit of Yeast – Matthew 13; Luke 13

The Wheat and the Weeds – Matthew 13

The Hidden Treasure – Matthew 13

The Precious Pearl – Matthew 13

The Unforgiving Servant – Matthew 18

The Workers in the Vineyard – Matthew 20

The Great Feast – Luke 14

The Kind Stranger – Luke 10

The Lost Sheep – Matthew 18; Luke 15

The Lost Coin – Luke 15

The Lost Son – Luke 15

The Man Who Loved Money – Luke 12

The Sheep and the Goats – Matthew 25

The Rich Man and the Beggar – Luke 16

The Wise and Foolish Bridesmaids – Matthew 25

The Thief in the Night – Matthew 24

The Wicked Servant – Matthew 24; Luke 12

The Three Servants – Matthew 25; Luke 19

The Wicked Tenants – Matthew 21; Mark 12; Luke 20

The Wise and Foolish Builders – Matthew 7; Luke 6

Sharing stories with a crowd

Hartman, Bob

Introduction   
The Sower   
Matthew 13; Mark 4; Luke 8  
The Two Sons   
Matthew 21  
The Pharisee and the Tax Collector   
Luke 18  
The Visitor at Midnight   
Luke 11  
The Unjust Judge   
Luke 18  
The Mustard Seed   
Matthew 13; Mark 4; Luke 13  
A Little Bit of Yeast   
Matthew 13; Luke 13  
The Wheat and the Weeds   
Matthew 13  
The Hidden Treasure   
Matthew 13  
The Precious Pearl   
Matthew 13  
The Unforgiving Servant   
Matthew 18  
The Workers in the Vineyard   
Matthew 20  
The Great Feast   
Luke 14  
The Kind Stranger   
Luke 10  
The Lost Sheep   
Matthew 18; Luke 15  
The Lost Coin   
Luke 15  
The Lost Son   
Luke 15  
The Man Who Loved Money   
Luke 12  
The Sheep and the Goats   
Matthew 25  
The Rich Man and the Beggar   
Luke 16  
The Wise and Foolish Bridesmaids   
Matthew 25  
The Thief in the Night   
Matthew 24  
The Wicked Servant   
Matthew 24; Luke 12  
The Three Servants   
Matthew 25; Luke 19  
The Wicked Tenants   
Matthew 21; Mark 12; Luke 20  
The Wise and Foolish Builders   
Matthew 7; Luke 6  
Sharing stories with a crowd

The Lion Storyteller Book of Parables is a beautifully illustrated hardback, 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.

Fifteen of Jesus' parables are given a fresh, lively &amp; dynamic twist by the expert storyteller, Bob Hartman

\["For ages 4-7","Bob Hartman brings his storytelling skills to the parables","Each one is accompanied by engaging and delightful illustrations "\]

Elaine

The graphics and depiction of the bible parable stories are clear and concise. Great for children to help their understanding of the teachings. The delivery was quick. Brilliant purchase. Thank you.

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