The Catholic Bible for Children is an excellent and highly-acclaimed collection of Bible stories for children. Set in large easy-to-read type, children will learn about important stories from the Bible. Each story is enhanced with beautiful and colorful artwork. The Catholic Bible for Children has been a favorite among Catholics for over fifteen years. This title provides summaries and valuable context for 77 stories from the Bible, 32 stories from the Old Testament and 45 stories from the New Testament. The language is simple and easily understandable, perfect for middle school children. This book makes an excellent gift and is a great educational resource for children seeking to know more about the Word of God. Among the features of this book are: vibrant full-color illustrations durable sewn hardcover binding Informative and engaging introductions for both the Old Testament and the New Testament The following Old Testament topics and figures are covered in this title: Creation The Serpent Cain and Abel Noah's Ark End of the Flood Tower of Babel Abraham Jacob and Esau Joseph Joseph in Egypt Moses First Stages of the Exodus Plagues in Egypt The Exodus Egyptians in the Red Sea The Commandments Crossing the Jordan Jericho Samson Death of Samson Ruth Saul David David and Saul Solomon Elijah Job Judith Jeremiah Daniel in the Lions' Den Tobit Rebuilding Jerusalem The following New Testament topics and figures are covered in this title: Birth of Jesus Wise Men Visit Jesus Flight into Egypt Jesus in the Temple Jesus Is Baptized Call of the Apostles Wedding Feast at Cana Great Catch of Fish Jesus Cures Sermon on the Mount Jesus Cures the Servant Widow of Naim Jesus Calms the Sea Jesus Casts Out a Demon Jairus's Daughter John the Baptist Dies Jesus Feeds the People Jesus Walks on Water The Transfiguration Jesus Raises Lazarus Jesus Calls Peter The Prodigal Son Workers in the Vineyard The Good Samaritan Zacchaeus Jesus Enters Jerusalem The Last Supper Agony in the Garden Judas Betrays Jesus Jesus before Caiaphas Peter Denies Jesus Jesus Is Scourged Jesus Is Condemned Jesus Carries His Cross Jesus Is Crucified Jesus Dies Burial of Jesus Jesus' Resurrection Road to Emmaus Jesus Appears to the Apostles Spreading the Gospel Stoning of Stephen Conversion of Saul Paul: "Lion of God" Deaths of Peter and Paul