In the Beginning: The Storybook Bible

"A won­der­ful com­pi­la­tion of the foun­da­tion­al sto­ries of the Jew­ish peo­ple, one that can be used both in edu­ca­tion­al set­tings and at home." —Jewish Book Council

30 Bible stories you want your children to know, retold just for them.

Taken from the first five books of the Bible, the stories of In the Beginning: My Storybook Bible are retold to emphasize a progressive approach to religious traditions, both Jewish and Christian.

The book Includes a balance of women's and men's stories, treats gender roles with equality, and focuses on what the Bible teaches us about universal values such as kindness, compromise, inclusion and gratitude.

Stories of Creation, Adam and Eve, Noah's ark, Abraham and Sarah, Joseph and his brothers, the Exodus from Egypt and more are told with child development in mind, allowing young children to encounter potentially difficult biblical topics in ways appropriate to their age and understanding.

Beautifully illustrated and presented in a size just right for little hands, In the Beginning: My Storybook Bible makes a great book to present to young students as they begin their religious education, or a lovely gift for Hanukkah or Christmas.

Table of Contents

1. Let There Be Everything
2. Adam and Eve Take a Bite
3. Noah and the Fierce Flood
4. The Tower of Babel
5. Abraham and Sarah’s Big Adventure
6. Hagar and the Wonderful Wish
7. Sarah and the Welcoming Tent
8. Rebecca and the Thirsty Camels
9. Brothers and the Birthright
10. Jacob Takes the Blessing
11. Jacob and the Ladder to the Sky
12. Rachel and Leah Work Together
13. The Reunion of the Brothers
14. Joseph and His Wild Dreams
15. Joseph Has A Plan
16. The Case of the Stolen Cup
17. Shifra and Puah Save the Day
18. The Baby in the Basket
19. The Burning Bush
20. Let My People Go!
21. Moses, Lead the Way!
22. The Israelites and the Red Sea
23. A Bid Day at Sinai
24. The Golden Calf
25. Bezalel Builds Something Beautiful
26. Adventures of the Scouts
27. Are We There Yet?
28. The Sisters Who Spoke Up
29. Moses Hit the Rock
30. Lead Us to the Land

"This bright­ly illus­trat­ed vol­ume teach­es chil­dren about the Bible in a clear, easy-to-read way. Read­ers learn about Adam, Eve, and a host of charm­ing ani­mals, as well as their expul­sion from Eden. The book also fea­tures Abra­ham and Sarah, Hagar, and the Tow­er of Babel. The author gen­tly teach­es read­ers lessons by describ­ing Abra­ham’s joy at the birth of Isaac, Rebec­ca­’s care of thirsty camels, and the ten­sions between Jacob and Esau. The book goes on to explore Joseph’s sojourn in Egypt and his reunit­ing with his broth­ers, as well as the slav­ery of the Israelites and the birth of Moses, the leader who will bring them to free­dom. As the Jew­ish peo­ple trav­el through the desert toward the Promised Land, read­ers get a taste of their tri­als and triumphs.

The author shares help­ful tips for bring­ing these tales to life for an audi­ence of young peo­ple. This is a won­der­ful com­pi­la­tion of the foun­da­tion­al sto­ries of the Jew­ish peo­ple, one that can be used both in edu­ca­tion­al set­tings and at home." —Jewish Book Council