Easter Stories: A Storyteller Book

by Bob Hartman, Nadine Wickenden (Illustrator)

Overview

Following the tried and tested formula of his earlier Lion Storyteller titles, Bob Hartman retells a selection of Easter stories in his own inimitable style. This collection of 23 stories includes the key Bible accounts of the events of the first Easter from Palm Sunday through to Jesus' resurrection, encounters with his friends and followers, and the ascension. Bob Hartman's retellings of familiar and sometimes serious tales are fresh and engaging, making these Bible stories accessible to the young and not-so-young. Line illustrations complement the text. As a bonus, this book includes some of Bob Hartman's favourite storytelling tips.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780745978093
Publisher:	SPCK (Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge)
Publication date:	01/18/2019
Series:	Lion Storyteller
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	96
Sales rank:	885,219
Product dimensions:	5.12(w) x 7.80(h) x (d)
Age Range:	5 - 11 Years

About the Author

Bob Hartman is a professional storyteller and award-winning children’s author of over seventy books. He was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but now lives in Wiltshire. He has been entertaining audiences on both sides of the Atlanticfor over 30years with his books and performances, which bring togetherretellings of Bible stories and traditional tales from around the worldwith his own imaginative stories. His books are full of humour and insight, whilst his storytelling sessionsare exciting, engaging, dynamic – and aboveall, interactive! The Lion Storyteller Bible is used in schools across the United Kingdom as part of a Bible projectcalled Open the Book, and is regularly performed for over 800,000 children in more than 3,000 primary schools. He is well known for his hugelypopular The Lion Storyteller collection, the Telling the Bible series, and the highly acclaimed picture books: The Wolf Who Cried Boy, Dinner in the Lions’ Den and The Three Billy Goats’ Stuff.

Editorial Reviews

"Bob Hartman's stories... come alive when read aloud to children."

The Baptist Times

"When Bob Hartman tells a story, he gives it all he's got."

Times Educational Supplement

"Bob Hartman's stories... come alive when read aloud to children." The Baptist Times

"When Bob Hartman tells a story, he gives it all he's got." Times Educational Supplement

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