le by Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv. is an excellent and highly-acclaimed collection of Bible stories for children. Set in large easy-to-read type and written in a simple and inviting style, children will learn about important stories from the Bible. Each story is enhanced with beautiful and colorful artwork. This title provides summaries and valuable context for 65 stories from the Bible, 31 stories from the Old Testament and 34 stories from the New Testament. This book makes an excellent gift and is a great and captivating educational resource for children seeking to know more about the Word of God. The St. Joseph Illustrated Bible will be cherished by children who read it.

Among the features of this book are:

• a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift
• vibrant full-color illustrations
• durable sewn hardcover binding
• references to the Scriptural books and chapters for the included stories
• a foreword written by the author, Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv.
• Informative and engaging introductions for both the Old Testament and the New Testament
• a fitting excerpt from Psalm 100 to bridge the Old Testament and the New Testament

The following Old Testament topics and figures are covered in this title:

• The Story of Creation
• Adam and Eve
• The Flood and Noah's Ark
• The Tower of Babel
• Abraham and Isaac
• Jacob and His Brother
• Jacob and His Dream
• Joseph and His Brothers
• Baby Moses
• The Burning Bush
• Moses Parts the Red Sea
• Manna in the Desert
• Water from the Rock
• The Ten Commandments
• The Promised Land
• The Walls of Jericho
• Samson, God's Hero
• Ruth
• Samuel Anoints Saul as King
• David and Goliath
• David Becomes King
• King Solomon
• Solomon's Temple
• Isaiah the Prophet
• Jeremiah the Prophet
• Jonah and the Whale
• The Exile in Babylon
• The Writing on the Wall
• Daniel in the Lions' Den
• The Return to Jerusalem
• Queen Esther

The following New Testament topics and figures are covered in this title:

• The Annunciation
• The Visitation
• The Birth of Jesus
• The Three Wise Men
• The Presentation
• Jesus Is Lost in the Temple
• The Baptism of Jesus
• Jesus Chooses the Apostles
• The Wedding Feast of Cana
• A Great Catch of Fish
• Jesus Heals the Man Who Is Paralyzed
• The Sermon on the Mount
• The Widow of Nain
• The Multiplication of Loaves and Fish
• Jesus Walks on the Water
• Jesus Preaches from the Boat
• The Transfiguration
• Jesus and the Children
• The Good Samaritan
• Martha and Mary
• The Prodigal Son
• Jesus Raises Lazarus
• Jesus Enters Jerusalem
• The Last Supper
• The Agony in the Garden
• "Behold the Man"
• Jesus Carries His Cross
• Jesus Dies on the Cross
• Jesus Rises from the Dead
• The Road to Emmaus
• Doubting Thomas
• Peter, the Shepherd of the Church
• Jesus Ascends to Heaven
• The Coming of the Holy Spirit