Tweaky and Isaac

by Betty Ward Cain

Overview

Tweaky and Isaac is a 34 page Bible story picture book for children. You and your child will enjoy reading this singsong version of the Bible story. You will meet Tweaky, the hummingbird, a fictional character who helps make the story of Abraham and Isaac from the Bible to come alive. Together you can sing Tweaky’s song and story and then read the story from the Bible in Genesis 22:1-19. The Biblical account is mostly about Abraham and his willingness to obey God, no matter what. This story focuses on Isaac and his feelings about what is happening to him and the stress he is under. When children are in a stressful situation, it helps to have a special friend to talk with and to share experiences with. Tweaky becomes a comforting friend during Isaac’s uncertainty. Your child will enjoy Tweaky’s story. As they sing his song, Tweaky becomes a comfort to them. What better way to get children interested in reading the Bible, than through getting involves in the Bible story. They will want to read the true account from the Bible and learn about Isaac for themselves. They will want other books about Tweaky. Start a collection for you and your child—you will want the whole set.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013508354
Publisher:	Bedford Publications
Publication date:	11/21/2011
Series:	Tweaky Hummingbird Bible Stories , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Betty Ward Cain is a published author, musician and retired teacher. She is listed in the Cambridge who’s who. Mrs. Cain has worked with kindergarten students for over 30 years. She comes from a long line of ministers, musicians, teachers and song writers.
Mrs. Cain grew up in a minister’s home. Her father (Rev. T. N. Ward)
and grandfather (Rev. L. M. Justice) were Church of God ministers. She desires to pass on her Christian heritage and bring the values she learned during her childhood to children today.
The author became a Christian when she was only 5 years old. She has spent most of her life in some type of ministry as a Sunday School teacher, soloist, choir member, children’s choir director, vacation Bible school teacher, and has held most positions in her church.
Mrs. Cain began writing several years before she retired from teaching. After taking a class at Lee University with Dr. Cliff Schimmels, she began her career in writing. Dr. Schimmels was published many times in his lifetime. After turning in a writing assignment in his class, Dr. Schimmels told her she should share her gifts with others. She had never believed in her abilities until he gave her the encouragement she needed.
Mrs. Cain lives with her husband, Jay, in Cleveland, TN. They have one son, Jeremy, who is married to Beth Grabensteder Cain and the couple has three children. The delight of Mrs. Cain’s life is her three grandchildren.

Editorial Reviews

This is a nicely done book and teaches children about the importance of faith, sacrifice, and obeying God. In the back of the book are the words and music to a very sweet song that Tweaky sings to Isaac. The one thing I was not terribly impressed with is the fact that the book is written in rhyme, but at times it seems rather awkward and just doesn't flow very well. Also, the picture of Abraham holding a knife over his son might be a bit scary for very young or very sensitive children.

Nicole Teichroeb