With sweet, rhyming text and whimsical illustrations, My Tender Heart Bible features beloved and classic Bible stories for babies, toddlers, and beginner readers.
Bestselling author Laura Sassi pairs simple yet creative paraphrasing of Old and New Testament re-tellings with a "Heart Moment" for families to read aloud and pray. Scripture references are noted with each story that tell of God's redemption plan for even more exploration together! My Tender Heart Bible:
From Creation to Abraham to Moses and Jesus, God's story of redemption is told through each individual story and as a collection. Look in the mirror and thank God for making you unique--what makes you different from others you see in your neighborhood? Can you count the stars and make your hands twinkle? Flap your arms like the dove that appeared when John the Baptist baptized Jesus. How many coats and blankets can you spread out for Jesus' triumphal entry to Jerusalem? Let's read the stories and celebrate God's perfect plan from the marvelous beginning of Creation through Easter's glorious hope made known by Jesus' resurrection.
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Laura Sassi has a passion for telling stories in prose and rhyme. Her books with Paraclete Press include Happy Birthday, Christmas Child, My Tender Heart Bible, MyTender Heart Prayer Book and My Tender Heart Devotions, coming in 2024. In addition, she is the author of multiple books for young children including the best-selling Goodnight, Ark, Love Is Kind, Diva Delores and the Opera House Mouse, Little Ewe, and Bunny Finds Easter. She also writes stories and poems for various children's publications.
Laura had a fulfilling teaching career before becoming a children's author. She's been a homeschool mom, children's ministry director, historic museum interpreter, and more. She writes daily from her home in New Jersey and finds special joy in sharing messages of kindness, comfort, and faith through story at school visits, church gatherings, and other events.
"The title says it all! My Tender Heart Bible is a sweet Bible storybook, just right for little hands and little hearts. Written in rhyming verse and paired with adorable illustrations, this collection of favorite Bible stories will help young children learn about people and events from the Bible, while reminding them of God's unconditional love. I need this book for my grandkids." --Crystal Bowman, award-winning, bestselling author of more than 100 books for children including, Our Daily Bread for Kids
"You will enjoy reading these twelve Bible stories accurately depicted with rhyme and rhythm to engage your children in learning more about God's Truth. The images are beautiful and also tell the story. This is a great introduction to God's Word for young children." --Tracey Young, Director of First Baptist Preschool, Charlottesville, VA"Beloved Bible stories are joyfully retold with fun-to-read rhymes and colorful illustrations rich with details for children to discover. "Heart Moment" prayers connect the stories to real life, teaching children how to pray--and making My Tender Heart Bible a wonderful first Bible for any little one." --Tama Fortner, ECPA award-winning and bestselling author of more than fifty books