Best Selling Books by Bob Hartman

A man gives a chicken to kind old Father Gregory, who dreams that someone else needs it more than he. And so the chicken goes from person to person until it comes back to the beginning, so "that each one gave, each one received, and all were blessed."

Goat Boy, a.k.a. Gideon, is the kid everyone loves to pick on. He’s like any typical Bible-time boy who spends his life traveling around Palestine milking goats, giving Roman soldiers a hard time, and getting into trouble on more than one occasion. Goat Boy is curious, enjoys a good adventure, and has a couple of mildly irritating friends. What’s not so typical is how he and his friends are in the right place at the right time to witness the amazing miracles and teachings of Jesus. Witty, insightful, wacky. These are just a few words to describe Bob Hartman’s latest chapter-book series, Goat Boy Chronicles. In this unique collection of stories, Goat Boy and his friends experience the miracles of Jesus through their awkward adolescent eyes. The boys laugh, they make jokes, they observe, they puzzle over everything that Jesus does, and in their own quirky ways they become the eyes and ears of the reader as they witness the unfolding of the gospel story. Bob Hartman’s passion is to retell Bible stories accurately and in a way that will help kids want to read them time and time again. Not just because the stories are “good for them” but because they are so creative, so clever, and so enthralling that they just can’t help themselves!

Following the tried and tested formula of his earlier Lion Storyteller titles, Bob Hartman retells a selection of Easter stories in his own inimitable style. This collection of 23 stories includes all the Bible accounts of the events of the first Easter, from Palm Sunday through to Jesus'' resurrection encounters with his friends and followers. Bob Hartman''s retellings of familiar and sometimes serious tales are fresh and engaging, making these Bible stories accessible to the young and not-so-young.

The Tell-It-Together Gospel brings together a new translation of Mark''s Gospel by renowned biblical scholar Paula Gooder and interactive storytelling tips from bestselling author Bob Hartman. Remaining faithful to the Bible text itself, Paula and Bob combine Mark''s Gospel with fun and engaging actions to bring the text to life and make it memorable for all ages - even the very young. Clearly presented with easy-to-read text and accompanying directives for audience participation, this book is ideal for use in churches, children''s groups, at home and in many other settings.

Bible storybook that teaches young children about Jesus'' ongoing power to save and how they can tell their friends about Jesus.

Jack O''Malley hates shopping,snow, and even Christmas. All three at once is Jack''s idea of a very bad day. Storming into a Starbucks seeking escape, Jack runs smack into a beautiful and mysterious stranger, almost knocking her over and unintentionally changing his life forever. In this one moment his entire life?who he once was, who he is, and who he has the potential to become?flashes before his eyes. In this humorous rendering of Charles Dickens'' classic tale, timeless lessons are reexamined through the lens of modern society. The result is funny, moving, and ultimately thought-provoking.

A new range of value-for-money story collections from bestselling author Bob Hartman''s Storyteller books

Part of the What Was It Like? Bible Stories series. What was it like on the morning of the world? Open this wonderful book to discover the wonder of God''s creation. The lavish, full-color illustrations and lively read-aloud thythms will take readers and listeners away to a long-ago place.

When a hippo plants himself firmly in the village rice field, the villagers and the mayor do their best to convince him to move on. Seeing that aggressive means are not the solution to the monster of a problem, a monk uses gentle words to solve a big problem. Full-color illustrations.

Discover how the Philippian jailer came to know Jesus in this engaging board book for toddlers. Using simple sentences and stunning illustrations, this 16-page board book retells the story of Paul and the Philippian jailer. From the sounds of Paul and Silas singing at midnight to the scary rumbling of an earthquake, young children are encouraged to imagine each sound as they follow the story. Finally, with the splashing of water, they rejoice with the jailer as he and his family are baptized as followers of Jesus Christ.

On Christmas Eve at Granny Mae''s house, Kevin''s family finds itself enacting a unique Nativity pageant and, in the process, discovering wonderful things about Christmas and families.

Discussion topics and a prayer accompany the stories of fifteen saints, including St. Nicholas, St. Marcella, St. Brigid, St. Cuthbert, St. Stanislas, St. Louis, and St. Zita.

These three read-aloud stories with a message include: Johnny Thumbs, a story about humility; Aunt Mabel''s Table, a story about good manners; and Jessica Jacobs Did What? shares the importance of asking for help.

Although Daniel and his father don''t always see eye to eye, the day they both witness Jesus healing the sick brings them close together.

What do you do for the birthday of a king? This moving story of the birth of Jesus fills little ones with awe as the enchanting read-aloud rhythms and beautiful, full-color illustrations take them to the very heart of this well-known Bible event.

The best baker in Bethsaida wants to know where Jesus got the five loaves of bread He is distributing, along with two fish, to the crowd of people who came to hear Him speak. The answer surprises her.

The "spine" of the Andes Mountain, which runs through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, is the source of almost all of the world''s cocaine-based products, both legal and otherwise. In 1986, in the midst of the American "cocaine epidemic," the Reagan administration decided that the drug problem needed to be attacked at its source. The result was an eight-year clandestine drug war known as Operation Snowcap. From 1987 through 1994, groups of twelve to fifteen DEA agents were dispatched to South American countries on ninety-day temporary duty tours. These DEA agents met with counterparts from their host nation and together rained destruction down on the infrastructure and transportation networks that supported the illegal cocaine trade. Author Bob Hartman was deployed ten times during the course of Operation Snowcap. Inside DEA is his gripping, firsthand account of America''s secretive drug war. In this true story, Hartman chronicles both his triumphs and tragedies and recounts his frustration with his superiors and the biased media portrayals of the operation. Prepare to be transported to the jungles of South America for an inside look at an often misunderstood chapter of history.

First published in Bob Hartman''s imaginative collection of tales about angels ("Angels, Angels, All Around") this is a compelling retelling of a familiar Bible story from a new perspective: the sadness and joy of the first Easter as witnessed by two angels attendant at the crucifixion and the resurrection. This newly illustrated edition presents Bob Hartman''s moving text, which gets straight to the heart of Easter, with wonderfully evocative pictures that shimmer with mystery and miracle. Praise for "The Easter Angels": "Presents a magical yet accessible approach to the concept of resurrection." -TES Primary Praise for Sophy Williams: "Prestigious illustrator Sophy Williams creates a detailed and vibrant world."-The Guardian

Larry and Little Lob cause problems when they prevent Larry''s mother from eating lobster for her birthday lunch.

This street atlas of London contains a large amount of detail, with land use clearly colour coded to aid use. It includes thousands of updates and has involved extensive and exhaustive research on the ground. It incorporates mapping at four different scales, ranging from route planning maps to large-scale central area maps.

Turn the pages of this book and discover the sometimes scary, always awesome story of young Samuel in a brand-new way.

Written by examiners and practising teachers, this work offers study and homework support throughout GCSE. It is useful as a reference source, a lesson back-up and a revision guide.

An entertaining festive selection of stories about all aspects of the Christmas season. These include retellings of folk tales, Bible stories and legends from around the world. Many of these stories show how popular Christmas traditions came about.

When Aunt Mabel plays a strange game with unlabeled cans at dinner, Alexander''s manners are put to the test.

Popular storyteller Bob Hartman is renowned for his fresh take on often-told stories, bringing them to life with vibrant characters and a lively twist in the tale. Now Bob Hartman''s previous Unauthorized Old and New Testament Tales PLUS his Unauthorized More Bible Tales are packed into this bumper book of mischief! Each story is retold with an original slant from the point of view of a minor character involved, and is full of humor, mischief, silliness and fun. The black and white line illustrations perfectly match the playful style of the storytelling, and makes an ideal read for those who prefer something a little more wayward on their bookshelves, particularly boys aged 7-9.

A retelling in verse of the Old Testament story about baby Moses and his sister Miriam.

Presents a collection of over thirty-five animal stories that blend familiar stories with little-known tales to inspire children to think about right and wrong.

Retellings of the biblical story of Noah''s Ark.

A mischievous take on a classic fable by expert storyteller Bob Hartman

A collection of forty traditional folk tales from around the world that show how similar peoples'' values are, whatever their culture, nation or race.

When Goat starts at a new school he''s in for a big surprise. No one has told him about Troll, the school bully. But then--Troll hasn''t heard about Goat''s bigger brothers.

We appreciate bright, joyful days and we thank God for them. But we also routinely experience darker, more chaotic, messy days in which we are challenged to even recognize God’s presence in our life. How can I see a New Day amidst the clouds of my life? How can I recognize God’s presence in the “now” moments of life? How am I to experience God’s love, right now, today? God loves you and me right where we are at, but too much to leave us there. God waits for our response, for our love. Are you prepared to spend some time and effort to see and acknowledge God’s presence in your life?

Retells ten Bible stories featuring angels, looking between the lines and imagining what might have happened.

With the help of his great-uncle, a former preacher and vaudeville star, a young boy gains enough confidence to perform in the school talent show.

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