The newest edition to the acclaimed 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 Pagemagnificent, vibrant full-color illustrationsdurable sewn padded hardcover bindinginformative 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 WorldAdam and EveNoah's ArkGod's Promise to AbramGod Renews His Promise to JacobJoseph and His BrothersBaby MosesThe Burning BushGod Parts the WatersGod Feeds His PeopleTen Ten CommandmentsThe Walls of JerichoRuth and BoazSamuel Leads God's PeopleIsrael's First KingDavid and GoliathThe Ark Comes to JerusalemSolomon's TempleElijah and the Prophets of BaalThe ExileDaniel and the Lions' Den The following New Testament topics and figures are covered in this title: An Angel Appears to MaryMary Visits ElizabethThe Birth of JesusWise Men Visit the Holy FamilyFinding JesusJohn Baptizes JesusJesus Chooses the Twelve ApostlesJesus' First MiracleJesus, the TeacherJesus Heals a Blind BeggarJesus Raises the Daughter of JairusJesus Feeds the Large CrowdThe Glory of JesusJesus and the ChildrenJesus Shows Us How to Act with LoveA Great Crowd Welcomes JesusThe Lord's SupperJesus Dies on the CrossHe Is Risen!Doubting Thomas"Feed My Sheep."The Ascension of JesusCome, Holy SpiritFirst Catholic Bible Stories concludes with a Prayer of Thanks for the Bible.