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The Hope of Christmas: Jesus’s Role as Rescuer and Redeemer
The Advent Storybook: 25 Bible Stories Showing Why Jesus Came presents a family-friendly depiction of Eden, the Fall, Jesus’ birth, and so many important stories in between. Perfect for the Advent season leading to Christmas, The Advent Storybook includes beautiful illustrations by accomplished artist Ian Dale to accompany each of the twenty-five stories.
Author and mom, Laura Richie, originally created the storybook for her own three children, to highlight God’s role as Rescuer in each of their lives. After writing the book, she felt God prompting her to publish it and make the story of His rescue available for other children and families, as well. The Advent Storybook is set to release from David C Cook on October 1, 2018.
About her book, Richie says, “In the beginning, God made everything good—there was no evil, suffering, or death. But a terrible enemy crept into the Garden of light, laughter, and life. When people believed his lies, everything shattered. All seemed lost. But the Creator spoke a promise: One day, a Son would come to make all things good and new again! The birth of Jesus, the Promised Son, is the reason we celebrate Christmas!”
Written for children ages 4-8, the book includes a story for each day of December leading up to Christmas—a perfect reminder of God’s rescue and redemption in preparation for the celebration of Christ’s first coming.
Color, lighting, and body language are utilized in the detailed illustrations to paint a clearer image of the dark stages of suffering as well as the lightness of hope God’s people experienced from the Garden of Eden to the first Christmas. Each of the twenty-five entries begins with a key verse and ends with a thoughtful question for families to discuss during the holiday season.
By Laura Richie, Illustrated by Ian Dale
ISBN: 978-0830776085
$13.99
Hardcover
Release: October 1, 2018