An Interview with Sally Lloyd Jones, Author of the Jesus Storybook Bible (*squeeee!*)

July 22, 2009 | Filed in: Books, Movies & Music

Almost two years ago I picked up a book called The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name by Sally Lloyd Jones. I loved it immediately and it has become a favorite (if not THE favorite) book on our shelf. In fact, I’m kind of an evangelist for it. I think I’ve bought at least four copies for family and friends. I quote it on my personal blog regularly and otherwise promote it as The Best Book in the Whole Wide World.

It’s like Sally Lloyd Jones crammed in four years of Bible college, 21 years of Sunday School and 13 devotional books all into one amazing book. Without being stuffy, pretentious or boring! I could go on and on about my hero-worship of her, but that might kinda defeat the purpose of this interview, huh? Let’s just get to the real stuff, ok? I’ll do it the way Lydia and I do when she’s playing her pretend guitar…”Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! I’d like to introduce to you: the amazing, the smart, the funny—SALLY LLOYD JONES!”

Me: Ever since I picked up the Jesus Storybook Bible, I have wanted to know more about you. My daughter (then 1.5) and I read three chapters of it the first time we opened it. She kept saying, “Je-dus! Je-dus!” and I was crying by the end of the 2nd chapter! I have decided it is required reading for every Christian–like the Chronicles of Narnia.

Sally Lloyd Jones: what an honor, thank you. And what a wonderful story for an author to hear.

Me: Why did you decide to write a children’s Bible? I mean, do we really need another kids’ Bible story book? What makes this one different? (I think I know the answer, but I want to hear it from you!)

Sally Lloyd Jones: The distinction between a childen’s Storybook Bible (which is a shorter retelling); and a children’s Bible (which is a translation) is probably obvious but nevertheless I think crucial to make here because it sometimes gets lost.

In a retelling, in a children’s Bible Storybook, you have some hard choices to make. You are translating in the sense that you’re finding a way to speak children’s language, you’re putting difficult concepts into words that a child can understand. But, unlike a translation, you’re leaving bits out, you’re selecting stories, keeping some, leaving others out, cutting, paraphrasing.

The Bible is, of course, an adult book so in order to make it accessible to children, by it’s very nature, as you retell it, you’re going to have to reduce it down. Unfortunately, the danger is that you reduce it down into moral lessons. Almost like a Bible Aesop’s Fables. Children are then left with the impression that they must be good for God to love them. Disastrous. It’s as if Jesus never came.

So I wanted to write a children’s Bible storybook that first and foremost told the Great Story of the Bible–the story running under all the stories of the Bible like a golden stream–the story of how God loves his children and comes to rescue them. The Story that at the center has a baby, the child upon whom everything would depend–Jesus. The only, real true Hero of the Bible. I wanted a Bible Storybook that was, like the Bible is, not all about us and what we should be doing–but about God, and what he has done.

Me: Tell me more about “every story whispers His name.” I love the idea of kids learning the continuity of the Bible. Is that one reason for this book?
Sally Lloyd Jones: Absolutely. If you lose the greater Story of the Bible, the danger is you start thinking that it’s all about you and what you should or shouldn’t be doing. You can start to think it’s a book of rules to follow (of course there are rules in it and they show us how life works best but if we could save ourselves by following the rules, Jesus never would have had to come); or you can think it’s a book of heroes to copy (clearly that can’t be right though. So many of the people God uses are not heroes at all–they’re broken sinners!).

But if you see that everything in the Bible is pointing to the greater one, the greater Hero, the greater David, the greater Daniel, the Greater Shepherd, the True King–it transforms everything. Suddenly it’s an incredible adventure story. A wonderful love story.

The rescue of Noah and the ark was great–but it was not enough. Isaac was a brave son–but there would be another braver son. The promised land was good, but it wouldn’t last. The law was good, but it wasn’t enough. A greater rescue, a more wonderful home, a more obedient son was coming.

The Bible isn’t a book of rules, or a book of heroes. It’s most of all a Story. And there’s only one hero of that Story. And it isn’t us!

It’s all about Jesus, it’s always all been about Jesus, from the very beginning. Jesus himself said it, didn’t he.

“Beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, Jesus explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.” Luke 24:27 (NIV)

Me: My very very very favorite part of the book is the repeated phrase describing God’s love, “Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love.”. I have seriously thought about getting that printed and hanging it on my kids’ bedroom walls. What inspired those exact words? How did that phrase come about?

Sally Lloyd Jones: Children’s lives are so filled, it seems to me, with rules and lessons and instructions and directions and do’s and don’t.(Of course these are all important in their place; all children need guidance and that’s appropriate!) But I don’t see much grace being extended to childen. We know, as adults, where to find grace in the Bible. We go the Bible for strength and comfort in times of need, don’t we. But I worry that children aren’t always being offered that refuge, for when they are in need of strength and comfort. I worry that they don’t always know that this incredible, outrageous Grace is for them too.

Children need to know that they are loved by the one who made them. No matter what. Always. Forever. Period. And it isn’t depending on how good or nice they are. It’s always and only depending on Jesus and what he has done for them.

How great if we can help our children understand something of that incredible Agape love God has for us that doesn’t depend on us. The unconditional love He has for us. The love that will not let us go. Ever.

Sometimes I go into sunday schools and ask two questions of the children. “How many people here think you have to be good for God to love you?” And “How many people here think God will stop loving you if you stop being good?”

I wrote this book for the children who put up their hands.

Unfortunately quite a few do. And these are not children who don’t know the Bible. These are children who know their Bible stories very well, who could answer all the questions, who go to sunday school, who are “good.” But somehow they’re missing the most important thing of all. What the Bible is all about.

Me: As a parent, and here at Impress Your Kids, I am trying with my whole life to make sure my kids know and experience God’s love for themselves—and as early as possible! What impacted you as a child for the Lord? When did you become a Christian? Is there anything you’d suggest to parents/aunts/uncles/grandparents to do to help kids love Jesus at an early age? (Besides buy your book, of course?)

Sally Lloyd Jones: I count it a great honor that I became a Christian as a small child. (I was four!) I don’t remember a time when Jesus wasn’t my best friend. This was radically real to me. I prayed. I had conversations with Jesus. I knew Jesus was with me when I went to boarding school at eight.

First off, I don’t begin to presume to tell parents or grandparents or teachers or anyone else what is best for their child or any child, but perhaps I can just share some of the things I have found to be important when speaking to children in my own work (for what they’re worth–perhaps blindingly obvious, but steaming on regardless!):

extending grace to children and encouraging them (not only telling them and instructing them and trying to corral them and being their policeman!)
speaking to children on their level (not patronizing them, they can sniff it a mile off and don’t like it anymore than we do!)
giving children credit: they can understand more than we assume–they may not understand every word–but that’s OK–it’s better to let them stand on tip toes rather than dumb everything down out of fear they won’t understand. Children love to stand on tip toes, to reach up, to understand. It’s how they grow!
Staying being humble before them : Jesus has a very high opinion of children. He even told us to learn from them. Children can teach us a lot.
Letting them see your weakness (not pretending you’re perfect–which just gives them that impression again that it’s about being good and then God will love you); it’s not about not having weaknesses, it’s about how you deal with your weakness, how you bring them to God, how you trust the Lord when you’re scared, that’s what will bless them and help them and teach them and equip them in their own lives

But most of all, in all your dealings with children, trying to constantly keep the focus on the Story–and on the one true Hero. Let them meet Jesus. He’s the one who will capture their hearts. And change their lives.

Because rules can’t change you; but a story can.

Me: I have so many favorite stories in the Jesus Storybook Bible–Abraham & Isaac, Adam & Eve and Jesus’ death. What’s one of your favorite stories in The Jesus Storybook Bible? Or which one do you think best showcases the “every story whispers His name” byline?

Sally Lloyd Jones: Favorite story?
So hard. I love them all for different reasons. It’s what parents say about their children isn’t it. But if I had to choose, I suppose one of my favorites is the story of Leah and Rachel “The Girl No One Wanted”. I wrote it for one of my nieces who was having a terrible time in the school playground. She was only about 5 or 6 and already being called names. And she was suffering from a horrible idea about herself. Feeling ugly. Unloved. Not wanted. Left out. The whole deal. And I hated hearing that. So I thought maybe this story of the one God chose, might help her (and other little ones like her) see it differently: see the truth and know that her under cover identity, no matter what anyone in any playground said, was “Princess”–the daughter of a King–and He had chosen her and wanted her and said she was beautiful. (Which, of course, she is anyway–inside and out!)

But in terms of which story is really my favorite–maybe can I say what children always say when asked this question (hating to leave anyone out): “They’re all my favorites!”

No but it’s true. Every story was a great blessing, struggle and challenge to write. All at the same time. And sitting down at my desk every day was like an all out battle and mini desk revival every time! But what an honor and I’m so grateful.

Story that best show-cases the byline: “every story whispers his name”
That’s hard too! Because I didn’t really even begin to touch on all the various parallels and pointing to Jesus that happens in Scripture. But one of the ones I think that struck me the most was Abraham and Isaac. I was blown away when I saw the many parallels in that story to God and His Only Son. God, the Father whose only son climbed the same mountain with wood on his back, but who didn’t get to keep his son, whose only son wasn’t spared, whose son became the sacrifice provided just in time, the sacrifice that lets us all go free, that lets us be spared. His son wasn’t spared so we could be. It is heart-breaking. It really opens your eyes to the incredible love story we are a part of!

Me: And finally, because my daughter and I have almost memorized the whole book, is there any chance of a Part 2? I’d love to hear about Moses! and Esther! and well, just more!!
Sally Lloyd Jones: Yes! There are rumblings of a 5th anniversary edition where I’ll write some more stories–so stay tuned for 2012!

Me: I hope those aren’t too many questions.

Sally Lloyd Jones: Not at all . It’s my honor to be asked them. thank YOU.

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Wow! Did you love that? I wanted to go back and write MY comments in between her replies but I thought that might be a little much…

As the proverbial cherry on top, the Jesus Storybook Bible Deluxe Editionis available for pre-order now. It includes the book on audio…that’s right, every single story read by masterstoryteller, David Suchet! How awesome is that? You can hear clips of it on Sally’s website. It’s breathtaking!

You definitely want to stop by Sally’s blog and her website. (She’s quite web-savvy and even has a few facebook pages and twitters!) You’ll also want to check out her new kids’ books, Being a Pig Is Nice: A Child’s-Eye View of Manners and How to Get Married … by Me, the Bride. They make me giggle just looking at them!

Now that you are sufficiently impressed and blown away by Sally Lloyd Jones’ heart and humor, would you like to own The Jesus Storybook Bible for yourself? Why am I even asking that? Of course you do! Zondervan has generously given us some copies of the book to pass onto you!!

To win you MUST leave a comment on this post. It can be any comment BUT a comment that shows you read the post are highly appreciated!

For an bonus entry…

1. Visit Sally Lloyd Jones’ website or blog. Peek around tell me which other of her books you’d like to read.

2. Tweet about this contest. Feel free to use @sallylloydjones or @impressyourkids in your tweet.

3. Share this contest on your tumblr/facebook/blog/smoke signal.

4. Subscribe (or be a subscriber) to Impress Your Kids.

Leave an additional comment for each bonus entry.

There will be THREE winners announced Satruday! (Open to US & Canada only, folks.) We’ll also be giving away one copy of The Jesus Storybook Bible on our facebook page today. Make sure you’re a fan so you can be eligible to win!

So. Finding the best book ever, getting to interview the author and then give away copies of her book? Yeah, that works for me.

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You can still enter Day 1, Day 2 and Day 4’s giveaway and don’t forget to join us tomorrow for the last day of our Surprise Party… and the week’s final giveaway!

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I love Jesus books! We have 3 little blessings and can use all of the help we can get! Thanks,
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Bailey loooooves her Bible stories book and it is pretty cheesy. I would love to get her this book!
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I would love the book “Being a Pig is Nice.”
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LOVE this Amanda! What a great interview!
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great interview! I remember a book similar to this when I was little unless it is the same one but the updated version..great stories and lessons!

Thanks for the chance to win!

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I would love to win this for my 4 year old. He has been carrying around a grown up Bible this summer since he went to VBS. I think he could understand this one better!

I’d like to read the “Time to SaY Goodnight” book

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The Jesus Storybook Bible is quite possibly the best Children’s bible I’ve ever seen and used! My children love it (they are 6 and 3 years old). Each story points to Christ! I LOVE IT! I would love to have a copy to share.

I SO enjoyed reading this interview! I, too, am in love with this book, and it was interesting to get the author’s perspective. I’m passing along this link to all my friends!!
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I love this book! My three-year-old has “Washed with Tears” memorized and asks us to read it to him every night before bed.

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“for the kids who raised their hands…” What powerful words! Thanks for sharing this interview with us!
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We have heard nothing but rave reviews on this book and it is highly recommended by all the Christian teachers I know. We don’t have a copy though, so are entering this contest in the hopes that we might get one of our own!

Uh, so we can leave 100 comments and have 100 entries? I’m not sure the “bonus” entry per comment is a wise strategy. I am hoping to use the Jesus Storybook Bible in my church as a way to bring adults and children together. Still working on how this would fit, whether in worship or another context.
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Great Questions, great answers. Have two boys that would love this book.
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This is one of the best children’s books around! The stories & illustrations are excellent – I can’t believe I hadn’t found it sooner!!

We have bought this book three times for three different sibling sets of foster children who came in our home. While they live with us, we read them the stories (which they LOVE), and when they go back to their parents, or on to another home, we pack this special Bible with them. Now that we are about to have our first natural child, we need a copy of our own!
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We love this book, and we listened to the sample recording of it being read. He sounds so thrilled with the truths he is reading about. I have friends listen to it and it always gets them excited. I think every pastor should read this to learn how to make concepts simple without dumming down.

My good friend introduced this Bible storybook to me several years ago. I love how Christ-centered it is. It is a shame how biblically illiterate so many Christians are today. Though I don’t have children of my own (yet), I plan on using this book when I do, and have already mentioned it to those in my Sunday School class.

As a family pastor, I truly appreciate the amazing work Sally put into this book, and as a dad I appreciate the beauty and appeal that my son latches onto! I would love a book for our church and family!
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I’ve been meaning to buy this … maybe my procrastination will pay off & I’ll win it instead:)
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My daughter needs a good Bible book and this one looks like it is!

I’d love to read “My Merry Christmas.”

I’d like Being a Pig Is Nice.

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We are trying to raise our 2 boys in the right way and would love to have this book!

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Our family loves this book. And, with three little girls, we would welcome a second copy. Thank for sharing the interview!

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I would LOVE to have
The Ultimate Guide to Grandmas and Grandpas!

“instruction manual” for children on the care of grandparents

by Sally Lloyd-Jones, Illustrated by Michael Emberley

Helpful tips, pointers and advice from the experts. A heart-warming celebration of that special grandparent/child bond. Did you know when you have a grandparent you need to dance and sing and paint lovely pictures for them? Ages: 3-7

I am about to become a First time GRAMMA. What a cute Book
Thanks for the Chance to win!
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I forgot to leave my first POST, another Oooopsie! sorry.. thanks so much for the chance to win The Jesus Storybook Bible!! I am going to be a First time Gramma, and I am so wanting some QUALITY Books to read to my Little Grandson!! These are just what I am looking for!
Thanks for the chance to win!
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After quickly peeking at Sally Llyod-Jones’s website, I think we’ll have to check into _How to be a Baby by ME, the big sister_. It looks good.

Can’t wait to buy this for my four-year-old daughter! Thanks so much for posting this interview!

I couldn’t agree with you more about being in love with this book. It’s wonderful and my favorite as well. I tell everyone, they must get this book, it’s simply beautiful!!! I’d love to win!
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I love sally’s blog and am a follower.
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Per your suggestions, I checked out the author’s blog and web site as well – I’d love to get “Being a Pig is Nice” for my daughter – it sounds imaginative and fun.

She sounds like an amazing woman! I would love a chance to win the Storybook Bible. I think it is exactly what I have been looking for.
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Look at the Tiny Bear’s Bible! I want it! So cute!!!!
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I appreciate the love that comes from this woman! She loves God and she loves children and when you put the two together, who better to write a Jesus Storybook Bible!

I am now reading this bible storybook with my third child (for the second time) and we just finished “The Girl No One Wanted” so I was thrilled to read more about the origins of that story. I recommend this bible storybook to everyone I know who has children — and think most adults would be well served by reading it as well! Thanks for the interview!

I would love this for my 3 yr old son and definitely would like The Ultimate Guide to Grandmas and Grandpas! Thanks for the chance to win!

I keep reading about this book on blogs and it looks so amazing!!
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Wow! This sounds like an amazing book and I’m sure my kids would love it. Thanks for sharing about this book and giveaway.

Great interview! I especially appreciated her distinction between a storybook and a children’s Bible.
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What an incredible storybook!! I will be ordering a copy of our own even if I don’t win it. But of course, I would love to win it. I appreciate that she has such a desire to teach children about God’s unconditional love and Grace.

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I was already interested in this book for my daughter, but reading the interview has sold me. If I don’t win, I’m going to have to buy it ASAP.
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I would love to read “Being a Pig is Nice.” I think it would be helpful for my daughter in learning about manners.
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wow what a great interview! We are expecting a little one and can’t wait to get this book!

I had never heard of this before, but I am absolutely sold! (I found your blog through the Daily Dwelling blog who mentioned getting a recipe for strawberry play dough here. I’m bookmarking you. )

Love your interview!
I am always looking for new books to share the Father’s heart with my kids.
Thanks!
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you have a great site! count me in and God Bless

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As a child, I had a book similar to this and would now love to get this for my nephews!

Yes, please! I’d love to win this for my little boy. I think it’s so true how we need to impress on our children that Jesus loves them no matter what. While it’s good to do good and be good, His grace is not contingent on it. What a blessing!

I poked around Sally’s website and discovered the “How to Get Married” book. How hilarious and adorable – I’d love to read it!

I just became a subscriber yesterday and LOVE it so far!

I would love to win this for my kids — it is obvious you highly recommend it. Thanks for the great giveaway:)

I would also like to read Time to Say Goodnight — every child needs a good bedtime book!!

Thanks for the giveaway! I’ve been looking for something to introduce my son to the stories in the Bible, and this looks perfect!

Being a Pig is Nice looks like a fabulous and hilarious book!

How did I miss this post?? I would love to own a copy of this. I’ve been searching for a bible story book for the girls & this is what I’m looking for!

I was just looking at Sally’s site & the book: Being a Pig is Nice, looks so cute!

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I would love to win this for my grandson. Jesus should be the center of their lives when growing up.

(My comments below are an excerpt from what I wrote on a children’s literature web site promoting dear Sally and her work/ministry. I’m including the site address so S’s fans can consider adding comments to that site. http://childrensbooks.wikia.com/wiki/Sally_Lloyd-Jones)
Sally’s “Storybook Bible” conveys the heart of God’s personal message to humanity and to each child, while doing it in a unique, artsy, and childlike manner. All of Sally’s books are creatively and unusually designed, with illustrations that are a breath of fresh air among the vast array of other children’s literature which is often predictable and even boring.

I really like this book a lot! We borrowed it to read to my son at night, and I’d love to have our own copy.
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Because this book is so wonderful, I have purchased numerous copies of it, in order to share the Gospel. My friend who teaches Sun. school now has one and is regularly using it with much delight and blessing for all. So I encourage all of us who do not win copies to nevertheless buy them to share and to give away. But, I hope I win! =]

I first learned of Sally’s book from Charles Morris, on Haven Today. Not realizing how wonderful it would be I only ordered one copy. I quickly saw that I would have to order more to give away – to little people and to big people. I can’t tell you the number of people who have thanked me for giving them, or a loved book, this book. This is evangelism made easy.
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(I just wish they would come out with a Welsh edition.)
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my favorite bible book – borrowed them so far, would love to have my own! i want it for my girlies, but more for myself! oh, how it has opened my eyes to the bible like never before!

Thank you for providing us with this interview! It is a great “story” in itself! I thought maybe I was the only one who had gone bonkers & “over the top” about The Jesus Storybook Bible! I have purchase over twenty Bibles and given away most of them. I have been blessed with the opportunity to “shepherd” two year olds in Sunday school for the last six years. This Bible “opens up” the other curriculum. I take a “special” suitcase each Sunday with filled with several of this new favorite book. The children LOVE that they can read and tell the stories to one another. Yes! Two and three year olds. If I had their parents permission, I’d sent you pictures.
Our church has been inspire to give “new” members with children a copy, too.
It is my goal to share “The Storybook” with as many children(of all ages)as possible, ALL around the world! I recently researched to see what other translations are availble. Currently only Spanish, but in October a Portuguese translation will be released in Brazil. The author, herself, took time to respond to my inquiry after I had exhausted all the resources I knew. Glad I ran across your blog..via Sally’s newsletter. Please consider me as you send out “free” copies of this “Divinely” inspired book. Kindest regards! Treva – North Carolina

It is so refreshing to get a new take on something that has been done so many times. I find it difficult to find something for my children that doesn’t “dumb down” the Bible.

Count me in! Came across this book for the first time today and love it!

i would like one of these. we were never taught religion was important growing up but my husband is catholic and i want our daughter growing up knowing the importance of God

These are great! I’d also love to check out her book “Being a Pig is Nice.”

I like the book Old MacNoah Had an Ark….but I really just want the Bible for Reece & Rayne!
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I would love a BIble that is covers it all esp for my Bunny girl and the preschoolers class in church. My lil one would say JeeeeJaaaaas
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Tiny Bear’s Bible would make a lovely gift to a lil one…esp with the all time fave Noah’s Ark!
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I would love this. Not for my 3 year old but for me. The best part of my day today was sitting around a new friend’s living room listening to other women read from the OT of this. Glory!

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