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Telling the Bible

Over 100 stories to read out loud

Bob Hartman

9780857216717
336 pages
SPCK Group
Overview
A wonderful way for adults and children to enjoy and discover the Bible's most gripping stories, all retold by a master storyteller. This selection is drawn from both Old and New Testaments. There are stories for individual and group performances, stories for the major Christian festivals, stories for a variety of age groups. They will be remembered long after the service or event in which they featured has slipped from memory. Each story is accompanied by 'telling tips' and followed by discussion questions. Large format and clear type for easy reading. This book is a rich resource, opening up new perspectives on familiar truths and bringing Scripture to life.
Author Bio
Bob Hartman is a professional storyteller and award-winning children’s author of over seventy books. He was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but now lives in Wiltshire. He has been entertaining audiences on both sides of the Atlanticfor over 30years with his books and performances, which bring togetherretellings of Bible stories and traditional tales from around the worldwith his own imaginative stories. His books are full of humour and insight, whilst his storytelling sessionsare exciting, engaging, dynamic – and aboveall, interactive! The Lion Storyteller Bible is used in schools across the United Kingdom as part of a Bible projectcalled Open the Book, and is regularly performed for over 800,000 children in more than 3,000 primary schools. He is well known for his hugelypopular The Lion Storyteller collection, 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.