I am in awe with the very colorful and impressive imagery in this book. Yes, it is not the usual illustrations that you find with a beginner Bible book. The author, described the imagery as allusions. The story behind the imagery may not be as obvious as in other Children's Bibles but that's what I love about it. It can be a point of discussion with our kids.
The Biggest Story , How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back To the Garden , is the book that you will want to read..over and over again to your children. It teaches how those "smaller stories" in the Bible play a part in The Biggest Story -- on God's plan on redeeming His sinful people . Jesus (the snack crusher) was sent as the best gift from God.
The Bible is full of stories. Gods' enormous love for us, His unending mercy and overflowing grace. I love how the whole book has the colorful garden theme . As the author said, " It is not a coincidence that the biblical story starts in a garden ( GEN 1) and ends in a garden ( REV 22). The Biggest Story, is a story of how rebels or sinful humans ( Adam and Eve) got kicked out of the garden. Because of God's enormous love for us , He made promises and kept those promises ( Noah and the flood , as one example). He sent Jesus Christ, His one and only son to redeem us.
This book definitely should be on your book shelf. It should be a part of your bedtime story routine or even a "read to me -cuddle time" with your kids. If you are homeschooling and you want to incorporate the Bible in your curriculum, you definitely have to include this book in your list of must have, must read. Yes, the book was amazingly illustrated ( and I love colorful things..) but because "the Bible's biggest story -- the story of our snake crushing King and our destined to die Redeemer -- IS THE BEST, EVER STORY THAT'S BEEN TOLD".
And because my family loves this book, I am very happy to offer one copy as a giveaway ,
Disclosure : Many
thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the
giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT
influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the
product in exchange for this review and post.
About the book:
Hardcover: 132 pages
Publisher: Crossway (August 31, 2015)
In The Biggest Story, Kevin DeYoung - a best-selling author and
father of six - leads kids and parents alike on an exciting journey
through the Bible, connecting the dots from the garden of Eden to
Christ's death on the cross to the new heave and new earth.
With powerful illustrations by award-winning artist Don Clark, this
imaginative retelling of the Bible's core message-how the Snake Crusher
brings us back to the garden-will draw children into the biblical story,
teaching them that God's promises are even
bigger and better than we think.
About Kevin DeYoung:
Kevin DeYoung is senior pastor at University Reformed Church in
East Lansing, Michigan. He blogs at the Gospel Coalition and has
authored or coauthored numerous well-known books, including Just Do Something, The Hole in Our Holiness, Crazy
Busy, and Taking God At His Word. He lives with his wife and their 6 children in Central Michigan.
About Don Clark:
Don Clark is an artist and the co founder of Invisible Creature, a
widely respected and award-winning design studio in Seattle that has
worked with clients such as Target, Nike, LEGO, and WIRED magazine. He lives with his wife and their 3 children,
4 goats, 12 chickens, and 1 crazy dog on a farm just outside the city limits.
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----WINNER : CAROLYN ----
----WINNER : CAROLYN ----
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Shared with :
Awesome Fridays @ Reviews, Chews and How To's
Saturday Soiree @ Faith Along the Way
Literacy Musing Mondays @ Mary-andering Creatively
Link up Mondays @Soul Survival
This Bible looks so sweet. I would love to win it for Christmas for one of my grans. Thanks for sharing on Literacy Musing Mondays. Another blogger gave you a shout out too on the linkup in the comments.Her name is Carolyn. ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Mary, Thank you ..pleasure is mine! I will make sure to drop by the link up again today. Good lick and I'm sure your grand kid will love it too!
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