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Stories of Jesus

Name: Stories of Jesus
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781836048268
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By Heather Amery

Series: Bible Tales

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Stories of Jesus by Heather Amery offers a simple and accessible introduction to the stories of Jesus's life, parables, and miracles. The most famous stories about Jesus have been told and retold for hundreds of years. They are not only at the heart of Christian life... Read More

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Description

Stories of Jesus by Heather Amery offers a simple and accessible introduction to the stories of Jesus's life, parables, and miracles. The most famous stories about Jesus have been told and retold for hundreds of years. They are not only at the heart of Christian life but also shared as tales, images, and life lessons around the world.

This collection makes the stories accessible to young children while sharing their emotional and moral impact, combining simplicity and wonder. Charming illustrations bring Bible times vividly to life.

Stories include:

The Christmas Story
Jesus in the Temple
Jesus Calms the Storm
Jairus' Daughter
Loaves and Fishes
The Good Samaritan
The Easter Story

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Stories of Jesus

Stories of Jesus by Heather Amery offers a simple and accessible introduction to the stories of Jesus's life, parables, and miracles. The most famous stories about Jesus have been told and retold for hundreds of years. They are not only at the heart of Christian life but also shared as tales, images, and life lessons around the world. This collection...

By Heather Amery

Hardback

$22⁹⁹

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Out 17 Dec 2026

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836048268

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 February 2027

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Norman Young

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 96

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