Lion Storyteller
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Arranged under broad themes - the series features stories about animals, Christmas and from the folk tradition - many of the stories also introduce 'citizenship' themes and values through story.
These entertaining short stories work especially well when read aloud and will also appeal to newly confident readers.
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.
The contents are derived from best-selling The Lion Storyteller Christmas Book. This collection contains more than half a dozen seasonal folk tales from around the world.
It has a cover in series style - including the cute Storyteller Tales logo - and line illustrations accompany the text throughout.
Other titles in this range: Why Dogs Chase Cats and other animal stories The Generous Rabbit and other animal stories The Crocodile Brother and other folk tales Polly and the Frog and other folk tales The Noisy Stable and other Christmas 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.
The Lion Storyteller Bible broke new ground in its presentation - both verbal and visual - of Bible stories and has been treasured by children of all ages.
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 Bible integrates more than 70 Bible story retellings from the Old and New Testaments and also includes a useful appendix of Bob Hartman's hints and tips for storytelling.
In 2008, newly commissioned illustrations throughout captured as much warmth and appeal as those in the first edition in 1995.
A new range of thematically arranged collections of some of master storyteller Bob Hartman's best-loved folk and traditional tales.
The contents are derived from the best-selling The Lion Storyteller Christmas Book. This volume contains six Bible stories about the first Christmas retold with freshness, verve and humour. It has a cover in series style - including the cute Storyteller Tales logo - and line illustrations accompany the text throughout.
Other titles in this range:
- Why Dogs Chase Cats and other animal stories
- The Generous Rabbit and other animal stories
- The Crocodile Brother and other folk tales
- Polly and the Frog and other folk tales
- The Littlest Camel and other Christmas stories
This collection of 23 stories includes all the Bible accounts of the events of the first Easter, from Palm Sunday through to Jesus' resurrection encounters with his friends and followers.
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.
Bob Hartman is no exception. Over his many years as a professional storyteller, he has told stories about a menagerie of creatures - big and small, tame and scary, real and mythical.
The Lion Storyteller Book of Animal Tales features some of his favourites. This collection contains over 35 retellings - well-loved traditional tales, little-known legends, and several original stories. These entertaining tales are drawn from all corners of the globe and feature a wide variety of animal characters.
Yet this is more than just a collection of animal stories, for many of these fun-filled retellings will also inspire children to think about right and wrong.
Here you will find Nativity stories from the Bible, folk tales from long ago, stories of favourite Christmas figures, and learn about how many Christmas traditions came about. Written to be read aloud or read alone, the stories jump off the page with fun illustrations which capture the Christmas spirit and will become family favourites, year after year.
"Offers rich, poetic yet lively versions of the Nativity stories. A splendid reflection on the richness and depth of the Christmas tradition across countries and centuries." Times Educational Supplement
A practical, engaging devotional Bible for families to share, explore, and respond to the stories together.
Based on the successful and cherished stories from The Lion Storyteller Bible by Bob Hartman, interactive elements work alongside the original stories to encourage children to think, engage, and make connections with their lives. Writing elements and questions relevant to school and family life encourage a shared reading and discussion experience for the whole family.
Explore the setting, characters, and situation in Bible stories, seeing God working through them, and thinking about how you would react in the same situation, and what God wants them to do. Spark discussion about faith and trusting God as problems arise and solutions are found, looking for God in every day, and involving God in family decision-making.
With Bible references to encourage the next step to reading an actual Bible and prayer prompts and making time to listen to God. An ideal resource to support parents and carers to share their faith with children.
Based on the successful and cherished stories from The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book and The Lion Storyteller Animal Tales by Bob Hartman, interactive elements work alongside the original stories to encourage children to think, engage, and make connections with their lives.
Writing elements and questions relevant to school and family life encourage a shared reading and discussion experience for children with adults.
Includes optional links to Bible references and pause moments to think about situations and others with God.
Through these retelling of traditional and modern stories, the values explored include establishing good relationships, treating others well, perseverance, responding to bullying, team-working, and many other society and Christian values.
Explore the setting, characters, and situation in these stories, thinking about how you would react in the same situation, and developing empathy and respect for others.
There is an index list for the values covered in the stories for easy-to-use reference.
A useful resource for school assemblies and PSHE lessons on relationships and citizenship, and to support parents, carers, church group leaders to share values with children.