Most Popular Books by Bob Hartman

The Lion Storyteller Book of Parables is a beautifully illustrated eBook, featuring 15 of Jesus'' parables. Perfect for bedtime reading with young children, or to read aloud in assemblies or children''s ministry. Explore many of Jesus'' best-known parables - like the Kind Stranger, the Lost Coin, and the Wise and Foolish Builders - with stories collected from the Lion Storyteller Bible as well as brand new re-tellings. Written in Bob Hartman''s clear and accessible style, the stories are given a lively and engaging twist, allowing children to hear and understand the profound words of Jesus. It''s ideal for primary school-aged children. The Lion Storyteller Book of Parables features warm and inviting illustrations by Hungarian artist Krisztina Kallai Nagy. This book would also be great for children who are beginning to read independently. Bob Hartman is the author of many Bible books for children and an authority on stories and storytelling. His interactive storytelling performances have been entertaining audiences around the world for over 15 years.

This popular title (originally also available as The Lion Storyteller Book of World Stories) is the second title in the relaunch of the immensely popular Storyteller series in a newly illustrated portrait format. Bob Hartman''s retellings of 40 warm and reassuring bedtime stories, taken from around the world and retold especially for reading aloud. This new edition is enhanced by useful storytelling tips to help with reading the stories aloud. As the author says in the introduction: "Bedtime stories need to leave the listener with that safe, warm, happily-ever-after feeling''. And that''s what this collection does, time and time again'' - "Manchester Evening News".

Over 40 retellings with engaging discussion ideas for sharing together

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.

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

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.

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.

Little Wolf is tired of eating lamburgers and sloppy does, but when he tricks his parents into thinking there is a boy in the woods, they could all miss a chance for a real feast.

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.

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.

Gentle retelling of the Biblical story of Noah.

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.

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.

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

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.

This is a retelling of a familiar Bible story which includes the Bethlehem shepherds'' encounter with the angels.