Love Is: An Illustrated Exploration of God's Greatest Gift (Based on 1 Corinthians 13:4-8)

Description

"Love is patient, love is kind." These familiar words from the Bible begin one of its most beloved and recognized passages. Love Is brings the text of 1 Corinthians 13 to life through an illustrative exploration of God's greatest gift to us. Critically acclaimed artist Paola Escobar delivers beautiful, nature-filled illustrations , reminding us that love is a constant positive force in the lives of those touched by it-from beginning to end, through good times and tough times. This beautiful, jacketed hardcover: Will appeal to parents and grandparents of children ages 4-8 Draws directly from the New International Reader's Version of the Holy Bible Features stunning illustrations by award-winning artist Paola Escobar Is perfect for gift-giving for Christmas, Valentine's Day and birthdays Is especially giftable for anniversaries, engagements or weddings Love Is shares imaginative, thought-provoking depictions of the concepts found in 1 Corinthians 13, presenting opportunities for thoughtful conversations about love, selflessness, service, humility, honor, self control, trust, hope and perseverance. Read this picture book aloud to someone you love ... over and over again.

Paola Escobar is a graphic designer and illustrator who enjoys spreading story seeds of her own, having published with SM Spain, Planeta, Norma, El Globo de Antonia, Fleurus, and Leaves of the Forest (El Bosque University). She's also created celebrated work for Colombian music bands, as well as for printed and digital magazines including ESPN, Bacanika, El Malpensante, and Timbuktu. She lives very happily in Bogota with her husband and dog, Flora.

A Northern Lights Book Awards Winner in the Religious/Spiritual category for 2021 * The Northern Lights Book Awards * Love Is brings the text of 1 Corinthians 13 to life in a unique and fresh perspective. Readers see, through the beautiful, nature-filled illustrations from critically acclaimed artist Paola Escobar, that from beginning to end and through good times and challenging ones, love is a constant positive force in the lives of those touched by it. Love Is especially and unreservedly recommended as a Christian values picture book for children ages 4-8. * Midwest Book Review *