Lost and Found: Parables Jesus Told

Description

A Tale of Two Houses * Neighbours * Lost and Found * Fair Pay * The Jealous Brother * Sowing and Growing * Come to the Party * Forgiveness Mary Hoffman retells eight parables showing how Jesus used storytelling to explain God's idea of truth, fairness and love. With beautiful, atmospheric illustrations by Jackie Morris, this is a perfect introduction to the teachings of Jesus.

MARY HOFFMAN has written over 90 books for children that range from picture books to novels. Amazing Grace, illustrated by Caroline Binch, was commended for the Kate Greenway Medal and has, together with its sequels, sold over 1.5 million copies. Mary Hoffman lives in Oxfordshire. JACKIE MORRIS is internationally admired for her imaginative and atmospheric picture books, illustrated with watercolours and often with a fantasy dimension. Her previous books include The Snow Leopard, The Ice Bear and Tell Me a Dragon. Her books The Seal Children, New Born Child and One Cheetah, One Cherry were published by Otter-Barry Books in 2016. Jackie Morris lives in St. David's, Pembrokeshire.

"The author brilliantly keeps the drama of the story, whilst using contemporary accessible language for Key Stage 2 or 3 children. The stories could be read out in class or given to children to read independently. The parables and miracles stories are beautiful illustrated by Jackie Morris. Walking on Water and Lost and Found are beautiful set of books as a gift, to keep at home or use at school." * Armadillo * "Two beautiful new books relating the stories of Jesus have been added to the gorgeous range available from innovative publishers Otter-Barry Books...With beautiful, atmospheric illustrations by Jackie Morris, this is a perfect introduction to the teachings of Jesus." * Read It Daddy * "These are wonderful books to have and we recommend them to children, parents and schools." * Books Go Walkaout * "Excellent, thoughtful and vividly illustrated" * School Library Journal * "Intimate and thought-provoking, with evocative illustrations" * Publishers Weekly *