The great stories of the Bible are wise and memorable. Here are 21 of the very best, retold in simple words and appealing pictures.

This collection features 21 Bible stories shortened and retold for young readers, making it perfect for story time. There are stories from the Old and New Testaments and it included some best-loved parables. Each story is retold in a short but continuous narrative, with cute and lively illustrations. The playful element is enhanced by text that interacts with the pictures by means of join-in onomatopoeic labels and speech bubbles so that they are fun to share with children.

Simple retellings of much loved Christmas stories, told at a quick pace—offering the perfect solution for short story times with little ones

These little Christmas stories are all designed to be read aloud in two minutes, which make them just right for a quick story time or bedtime story. The collection includes a retelling of the Nativity story from the Gospels, as well as tales and legends associated with Christmas traditions from around the world. The stories reflect the message of peace and goodwill at Christmas and are told with warmth and humor. The lively illustrations interact with the story with words for children to say aloud, making this book great fun to share with children. The large text and simple language makes this book a great choice for those who are just learning to read.