The Lion Book of Two-Minute Parables

Elena Pasquali

1/2013 · Lion Children's Books

Táto e‑kniha

Here is a collection of ten of Jesus' most famous stories, retold at a cracking pace ' offering perfect solutions for short storytimes with little ones. Each story is retold in a short, entertaining narrative with quick and quirky illustrations which add to the momentum. The playful feel of the stories is enhanced by join-in labels and speech bubbles, so that little ones can share in the fun. The parables include: The Sower, The Merchant and the Pearl, Building a Tower, The Man Who Could Not Pay, The Rich Fool, The Friend at Midnight, Ten Bridesmaids, The Great Feast, The Runaway Son and The Workers in the Vineyard ' covering all the well-known stories a parent would want their child to know and learn from. In series with The Lion Book of Two-Minute Bible Stories, Bedtime Stories and Animal Stories.

O autorovi

Elena Pasquali worked for some years in children's publishing before becoming an author in her own right. She has a special interest in researching and retelling folk tales from around the world. She enjoys exploring new cultures and learning new languages that will help her understand those cultures better.

Nicola Smee's illustrations have been shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Baby Book Award and nominated for the Booktrust Early Years Award.