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David C Cook (2000), 32 pages
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Bible Stories Boring? Not these!The Heaven and Mirth® series teaches biblical values in a fun and entertainingway. No more boring Bible stories! You'll want to read these laughter-filledtales over and over again!The five stories in The Prodigal Son: Oh, Brother! help your child realizethe importance of forgiveness. Through the stories of the Prodigal Son, theconversion of Saul, and more, your child will gain a deeper understanding ofhow forgiveness models God's love. It is this love that sets him or her freeto love and forgive others.Goldie, the miner prophet says:"These books will tickle your soul."Adam and the Apple TurnoverMoses: Take Two Tablets and Call Me in the MorningThe Prodigal Son: Oh, Brother!
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LibraryThing member jeaneva
Funny retelling of five Bible stories (Prodigal Son, Peter in Jail, Rich Young Ruler, Paul/Eutychus, and Saul's Conversion), best read aloud. CAUTION: NOT good for wee ones who don't know the Bible stories yet. I would recommend it for probably fourth grades and up. There are many humorous
Some may feel the stories are somewhat irreverent, taking the Bible lightly, but personally, I think Mike Thaler's version is respectful of the truths the stories are designed to teach. Incidentally, my best audience for the stories has actually been adults!
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references that will tickle adults more than kids (just like in the cartoons from the 40's and 50's).Some may feel the stories are somewhat irreverent, taking the Bible lightly, but personally, I think Mike Thaler's version is respectful of the truths the stories are designed to teach. Incidentally, my best audience for the stories has actually been adults!
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English
Physical description
32 p.; 8.5 inches
ISBN
0781432634 / 9780781432634
UPC
612608432635