ed line of Picture Bibles from Catholic Book Publishing, First Catholic Bible Stories by Allan F. Wright is a wonderful collection of Bible stories for children. Simple, clear language and playful, full-color illustrations make this book a welcome and meaningful introduction to 44 treasured stories from the Bible, 21 stories from the Old Testament and 23 stories from the New Testament. This book makes an excellent gift and is a valuable resource for children seeking to know more about the Word of God.

Among the features of this book are:

• full- color Presentation Page
• magnificent, vibrant full-color illustrations
• durable sewn padded hardcover binding
• informative and engaging introductions for both the Old Testament and the New Testament

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

• God Makes the World
• Adam and Eve
• Noah's Ark
• God's Promise to Abram
• God Renews His Promise to Jacob
• Joseph and His Brothers
• Baby Moses
• The Burning Bush
• God Parts the Waters
• God Feeds His People
• Ten Ten Commandments
• The Walls of Jericho
• Ruth and Boaz
• Samuel Leads God's People
• Israel's First King
• David and Goliath
• The Ark Comes to Jerusalem
• Solomon's Temple
• Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
• The Exile
• Daniel and the Lions' Den

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

• An Angel Appears to Mary
• Mary Visits Elizabeth
• The Birth of Jesus
• Wise Men Visit the Holy Family
• Finding Jesus
• John Baptizes Jesus
• Jesus Chooses the Twelve Apostles
• Jesus' First Miracle
• Jesus, the Teacher
• Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar
• Jesus Raises the Daughter of Jairus
• Jesus Feeds the Large Crowd
• The Glory of Jesus
• Jesus and the Children
• Jesus Shows Us How to Act with Love
• A Great Crowd Welcomes Jesus
• The Lord's Supper
• Jesus Dies on the Cross
• He Is Risen!
• Doubting Thomas
• "Feed My Sheep."
• The Ascension of Jesus
• Come, Holy Spirit

First Catholic Bible Stories concludes with a Prayer of Thanks for the Bible.