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The Book of Belonging
Bible Stories for Kind and Contemplative Kids
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The Book of Belonging is designed for families seeking a Bible storybook that reflects the diversity of God’s people and for every reader seeking a more expansive and wondrous view of God. The thoughtful text and rich illustrations present some of Scripture’s most important and overlooked stories—including many female-centered ones—alongside old favorites reimagined to convey greater inclusivity, diversity, and historical representation.
Through narratives, mindful practices, and guided wonder moments, children and grown-ups alike will learn who God is and be reminded over and over that God tells each of us, “You are Beloved, you Belong, and you are Delightful.” Because when it comes to the love of God, everyone belongs.
The Book of Belonging features
• Forty-two Bible stories: twenty from the Old Testament, twenty-two from the New Testament
• Rich, vibrant illustrations on every page, showcasing a variety of body shapes, ages, abilities, and skin colors
• Historically accurate depictions of Jesus and God’s people, including original Hebrew and Greek names
• Lifelong lessons that make it a perfect gift!
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Release date
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780593580325
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9780593580325
- File size: 188743 KB
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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October 1, 2024
A collection of stories of God's love inspired by the Bible. This collection of 42 kid-friendly stories pulls from the Old and New Testaments. Starting with the creation story, it covers Exodus, follows Jesus' life, and ends with a tale from Revelation. Readers will encounter a variety of both better- and lesser-known stories. Each entry emphasizes one of three main messages God has for us: "You Belong. You are Beloved. You are Delightful." Clark retells episodes from the Bible in accessible text using her original dialogue and phrasing to convey her messages. Each chapter opens with a title that may trigger recognition of the original story ("She Laughed," "Jesus and the Party People"), the Bible verses the story stems from, and notes on the characters' Greek and Hebrew names. "Mindful Moment" sections describe God-focused mindfulness activities, while "Wonder Moment" segments pose thoughtful questions for readers to reflect on. Throughout the Old Testament section, two-page spreads explain key groups of people, such as judges and prophets, and their roles among God's people. Ample illustrations throughout feature beautiful embellishments and borders, breathing color and life into the descriptive text and adding cultural context. God is depicted in golden hues and given human facial features and a more amorphous body; the human figures are racially diverse. Biblical stories presenting a moving message, contemplative questions, and captivating illustrations. (notes)(Religion. 7-12)COPYRIGHT(2024) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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