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OverviewCaldecott Medal-winner Chris Raschka breathes new life into the letters of Paul the Apostle with this inviting book. Each sumptuous page distills the main themes of Paul's epistles into approachable, appealing language Raschka expertly depicts Paul's sincerity and compassion, sadness and pain, giving readers a true sense of who Paul really was --Provided by publisher. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Chris RaschkaPublisher: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Imprint: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co ISBN: 9780802854940ISBN 10: 080285494 Pages: 40 Publication Date: 11 September 2018 Recommended Age: From 6 to 99 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviews-- Publishers Weekly (STARRED review) With depth, [Raschka] teases out the most important parts of the apostle's teachings. . . . Both those intimidated by and those appreciative of formal biblical prose will find Raschka's version moving, real, and full of humanity. -- Kirkus This visually appealing introduction to Paul and his writing can serve as a useful starting point to help young readers understand a key figure in the spread of Christianity. -- Publishers Weekly (STARRED review) With depth, [Raschka] teases out the most important parts of the apostle's teachings. . . . Both those intimidated by and those appreciative of formal biblical prose will find Raschka's version moving, real, and full of humanity. -- Kirkus This visually appealing introduction to Paul and his writing can serve as a useful starting point to help young readers understand a key figure in the spread of Christianity. Wall Street Journal In Mr. Raschka's excerpts from the Pauline missives, he captures the famous convert's mingling of the personal and the theological using informal, even playful language. . . . 'Don't be ashamed of what you believe in, ' Paul writes to Timothy, in this gentle, engaging book for 6- to 8-year-olds. 'It has been difficult for me too, and now I am a prisoner in Rome.' Author InformationChris Raschka is a two-time Caldecott Medal winner; he received the award for The Hello, Goodbye Window (Hyperion) and most recently for A Ball for Daisy (Schwartz & Wade). He has been hailed by Publishers Weekly as one of the most original illustrators working today, and he continues to create stories and art that appeal to readers of all ages. He lives with his family in New York City. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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