My Very First Series

My Very First Prayers is a charming collection of daily devotions and prayers to share with your young child and to read as a family. With more than 120 memorable prayers about all the things in a child’s world, this is a staple book for any home or religious institution. Inside you will find prayers for:

Discovering oneself
Being part of a family
Exploring the world
Feeling happy
Feeling sad
Learning about the love of God
Alex Ayliffe’s bright illustrations of children and animals offer plenty of character appeal to young readers while teaching about how to communicate with God through prayer. No child’s shelf should be without My Very First Prayersa wonderful gift for birthdays, holidays, baptisms, or any occasion.

My Very First Nativity Play

by Lois Rock

Published 23 September 2005

This new illustrated story reinforces and supports the experience of being involved in a school or pre-school nativity play. As Jennifer and the children act out the play they learn the story at the heart of Christmas and the wonder of gathering around the baby Jesus. Even when things don't go exactly according to plan, the mishaps in no way diminish the true Christmas warmth and magic. The book can easily be used by teachers and play-leaders as the basis of an actual play.

MY VERY FIRST BIBLE

by Lois Rock

Published 19 September 2003

The Bible is retold in twenty key stories, ten from the Old Testament, ten from the New. Each occupies 6 double page spreads, making the book easy to read in episodes to a very young child. The stories are told simply yet faithfully and with great respect for the original text. Alex Ayliffe's illustrations are bold and engaging. Schools will find this a useful resource for assemblies and story times. The text is simple enough to be read by the newly-independent reader.

My Very First Bible and Prayers

by Lois Rock

Published 21 July 2006

This boxed set contains midi-sized versions of two of Lion's most popular children's books - My Very First Bible and My Very First Prayers. Designed from the start as a matching pair they feature the delightful and utterly child-friendly paper-cut illustrations of Alex Ayliffe combined with the beautifully simple prose and verse of Lois Rock. My Very First Bible contains 20 Bible stories - from the Old and New Testaments - and My Very First Prayers contains 120 prayers relating to the world of childhood.

My Very First Christmas Carols

by Lois Rock

Published 1 September 2007

Words and music for ten favourite carols are accompanied by a sweet and appealing assemblage of paper collage illustrations and simple linking text in this retelling of the Nativity story. Each carol comes with the words to the first verse (or two), a simple melody line and guitar chords for carols including: O Little Town of Bethlehem; Mary had a Baby; Silent Night; Away in a Manger; The First Nowell; While Shepherds Watched; We Three Kings; O Come, all ye Faithful; Go Tell it on the Mountain; We Wish you a Merry Christmas. This book also includes a play-along element of children singing each of the carols to musical accompaniment, interspersed with a spoken narrative.

My Very First Christmas

by Lois Rock

Published 22 September 2006

Sharing stories together is one of the very best Christmas traditions. Here are ten delightful stories that bring to life all the wonder of the first Christmas and its message of love and generosity.

My Very First Prayers to Know by Heart

by Lois Rock

Published 20 January 2012

Publishing as part of Lion's popular My Very First series, this delightful little volume contains over 20 favourite nursery prayers for the very young to say and remember. Alex Ayliffe's playful illustrations make this a treat to share, and its padded cover, appealing little format, and great price point make it a treat to give!

My Very First Nativity Story

by Lois Rock

Published 18 September 2009

The Nativity stories of Mary and Joseph, the Shepherds and the Wise Men are simply retold alongside characteristic paper collage illustrations in this appealing little hardback. Extracted from My Very First Christmas, this forms part of the hugely popular My Very First range whose flagship Bible has sold well over 250,000 copies.

My Very First Bedtime Book

by Lois Rock

Published 17 September 2004

This appealing midi format hardback contains a mix of 10 stories and matching bedtime blessings designed to provide fun and laughter, as well as wisdom and reassurance and an appropriate understanding of right and wrong. The stories are retold for very young children to reflect their everyday world, but they draw on themes found in the parables of Jesus. The chunky format and padded cover are just right for little hands at bedtime.