{"title":"Mary Batchelor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMary Batchelor\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in creating engaging and accessible religious stories for children. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eMy First Read-Together Bible\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Children's Bible in 365 Stories\u003c\/em\u003e, offer thoughtful retellings of biblical narratives designed to inspire young readers and support shared family reading time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect clear, gentle language paired with a warm tone that invites reflection and understanding. Batchelor’s books are perfect for introducing faith and moral themes to children in a way that is both meaningful and age-appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-childrens-bible-in-365-stories-by-mary-batchelor-9780745930688","title":"The Children's Bible in 365 Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Children's Bible in 365 Stories\u003c\/em\u003e is amongst Lion Publisher's most popular children's books. It contains 365 charming stories from the Bible that are told in child-friendly detail.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMary Batchelor's book includes all of the most loved Bible stories, plus some that you may not have come across before. \u003cem\u003eChildren's Bible in 365 Stories\u003c\/em\u003e also contains special features such as poetry, prophets, New Testament letters and more! 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It includes sections that most children's Bibles do not have space for: poetry, wisdom literature, prophets and the New Testament letters. The result is a very readable and thorough children's Bible - with an episode for every day of the year. Evocative illustrations by John Haysom reflect the mood and content of each story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWords and pictures combine to make a classic which millions have already enjoyed. Ideal for a child to read alone or for an adult and child to read together through the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"An imaginative arrangement, preserving the ongoing interest of a serial... The illustrations are excellent... and will hold the listener's eye if the book is being read aloud... 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