Mary Hoffman Books In Order

Stravaganza Books In Order

  1. City of Masks (2002)
  2. City of Stars (2003)
  3. City of Flowers (2005)
  4. City of Secrets (2008)
  5. City of Ships (2010)
  6. City of Swords (2012)

Novels

  1. White Magic (1975)
  2. Specially Sarah (1987)
  3. Dracula’s Daughter (1988)
  4. Dog Powder (1989)
  5. All About Lucy (1989)
  6. Just Jack (1990)
  7. The Four-Legged Ghosts (1992)
  8. Trace in Space (1995)
  9. A Vanishing Tail (1996)
  10. Quantum Squeak (1996)
  11. Special Powers (1997)
  12. Comet (1997)
  13. Virtual Friend (1998)
  14. Sun, Moon and Stars (1998)
  15. Starring Grace (2000)
  16. Virtual Friends Again (2001)
  17. Bravo, Grace! (2005)
  18. The Falconer’s Knot (2007)
  19. Troubadour (2009)
  20. David (2011)
  21. Shakespeare’s Ghost (2016)
  22. The Ravenmaster’s Boy (2017)

Omnibus

  1. Amazing Grace / Grace and Family (2000)

Collections

  1. Bump in the Night (1993)
  2. A First Bible Story Book (1997)
  3. A Twist in the Tail (1998)
  4. A First Myths Storybook (1999)
  5. Barefoot Book of Brother and Sister Tales (2000)
  6. The Macmillan Treasury of Nursery Stories (2000)
  7. The Gingerbread Man and Other Stories (2001)
  8. Puss in Boots and Other Stories (2001)
  9. A First Book of Fairy Tales (2001)
  10. Stories by Mary Hoffman (2002)
  11. Hansel and Gretel and Other Stories (2002)
  12. Sleeping Beauty and Other Stories (2002)
  13. A First Book of Jewish Bible Stories (2002)
  14. Encore, Grace! (2003)
  15. Spooky Stories (2008)

Picture Books

  1. A Fine Picnic (1986)
  2. Beware, Princess! (1986)
  3. The Second-hand Ghost (1986)
  4. Animal Hide and Seek (1986)
  5. Clothes for Sale (1986)
  6. The Perfect Pet (1986)
  7. King of the Castle (1986)
  8. Nancy No-Size (1987)
  9. My Grandma Has Black Hair (1988)
  10. Leon’s Lucky Lunch-break (1988)
  11. Min’s First Jump (1989)
  12. Mermaid and Chips (1989)
  13. Catwalk (1989)
  14. Amazing Grace (1991)
  15. The Babies’ Hotel (1991)
  16. Max in the Jungle (1991)
  17. Henry’s Baby (1993)
  18. Grace and Family (1995)
  19. Boundless Grace (1995)
  20. Earth, Fire, Water, Air (1995)
  21. An Angel Just Like Me (1997)
  22. Clever Katya (1998)
  23. Three Wise Women (1999)
  24. How to Be a Cat (2001)
  25. The Colour of Home (2002)
  26. Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (2003)
  27. Princess Grace (2007)
  28. Kings and Queens of the Bible (2008)
  29. The Great Big Book of Families (2010)
  30. Letters to Africa (2010)
  31. Grace at Christmas (2011)
  32. The Great Big Book of Feelings (2013)
  33. The Sword in the Stone (2014)
  34. Welcome to the Family (2014)
  35. The Great Big Green Book (2015)
  36. The Great Big Body Book (2016)
  37. Pirate Baby (2017)
  38. The Great Big Book of Life (2018)
  39. The Great Big Brain Book (2020)
  40. Babies, Babies Everywhere! (2021)

Novellas

  1. Smile (2018)

Chapter Books

  1. The Twelve Dancing Princesses (2012)
  2. Deadly Letter (2014)
  3. Angel of Venice (2014)
  4. Queen Guinevere (2015)
  5. Tilt (2017)

Anthologies edited

  1. Ip Dip Sky Blue (1989)
  2. Stacks of Stories (1997)
  3. Lines in the Sand (2003)
  4. Daughters of Time (2014)

Non fiction series

  1. Elephant (1983)
  2. Monkey (1983)
  3. Panda (1983)
  4. Tiger (1983)
  5. Lion (1985)
  6. Gorilla (1985)
  7. Hippo (1985)
  8. Zebra (1985)
  9. Bear (1986)
  10. Giraffe (1986)
  11. Snake (1986)
  12. Wild Cat (1986)
  13. Antelope (1987)
  14. Bird of Prey (1987)
  15. Seal (1987)
  16. Wild Dog (1987)

Non fiction

  1. Song of the Earth (1995)
  2. Women of Camelot (2000)
  3. Parables (2000)
  4. Miracles (2001)
  5. Animals of the Bible (2002)
  6. Parables and Miracles of Jesus (2007)
  7. The Great Big Book of Friends (2018)

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Mary Hoffman Books Overview

City of Masks

City of Masks is a poignant, touching and exciting novel, difficult to put down. This is one of the best time slip stories that I have read in recent years. Without doubt a masterwork of contemporary children’s literature.’ Edgardo Zaghini, Children’s Literature Officer, Booktrust. This is a fantastic first novel in a trilogy. Set in a parallel world, in an Italy that in this world is called Talia and in a Venice that in this world is called Bellezza, the narrative follows Lucien, who in this world is ill with cancer. Given a marbled notebook to help him communicate when his throat hurts too much to speak, this notebook is the means that transports Lucien to this magical, dangerous new world. This is a world which is set in the C16, and thrills to the delight of political intrigue, including assassination attempts both foiled and successful. The parallel Venice is astonishingly evoked, with the silks and velvets, the sensuousness of the food and the elegance of the city and its waterways all beautifully and powerfully described. The world of Talia is unforgettably and convincingly real.

City of Stars

The sequel to the international bestseller ‘City of Masks’. The time period is the same C16 Talia as a parallel world version of Italy but the setting has moved from Bellezza Venice to Remora Siena. The main character in this book is Georgia who has a love of horses. She is desperate to buy a little, dusty winged horse that has appeared in a local antique shop. This tiny, winged horse will prove to be the talisman as the notebook was for Lucien in ‘City of Masks’ that will transport Georgia to Siena right into the rivalries and the high octane excitement of the hugely competitive Stellata horse race and more. Mary Hoffman has proved herself a mistress of a narrative tour de force with ‘City of Masks’ and this sequel will not disappoint. ‘If you enjoyed ‘Stravaganza: City of Masks’ then you will love returning to Talia in this exciting sequel. Featuring a flying horse, a fast and furious horse race, kidnapping and much intrigue, this is a great adventure.’ Grainne Cooney, Bookseller Teenage Reading Choice.

City of Flowers

Sequel to City of Masks and City of Stars, the narrative moves to the Talian equivalent of the city of Florence, where beauty and danger walk as ever hand in hand. The focus this time is on the new Stravagante, Sky, whose talisman is an ornate and delicate blue glass bottle. Sky is propelled right into the midst of a deadly feud between the di Chimici and Nucci families, who think nothing of sliding a knife between a man’s ribs for revenge A breathtaking and thrilling drama with a very special kind of magic, continuing the stories of Luciano, Arianna, Rodolfo, Falco and Georgia, which fans will sieze upon with glee.

City of Secrets

Set in Talia, a parallel world version of Italy, the Stravaganza series combines Renaissance court intrigue with time travel, subterfuge, romance, and revenge. In this new story arc, we meet Matt, a painfully dyslexic and insecure boy despite a beautiful and clever girlfriend!. Matt has just discovered that he is a Stravagante someone capable of traveling between two worlds. A leather bound book transports Matt from our world to Talia, where he meets Luciano. Luciano has killed the head of the powerful di Chimici family in a duel, and has gone into hiding. The di Chimici are on the verge of making a terrifying breakthrough into our world, and it will fall to Matt, Luciano, and the other Stravaganti to stop them .

City of Ships

The new installment in the critically acclaimed Stravaganza series transports readers to a world much like our own but where magic and piracy come to life in the Italian town of Classe. The Stravagante is Isabel, a younger twin by a matter of minutes. Her talisman is a pouch of silver mosaic tiles and she stravagates to Classe, where she is met by Flavia, a successful female merchant who trades spices, silks, tapestries, and whose son is an outcast and a pirate. Isabel finds that Classe and Bellezza are under threat from attack by the fierce Gate people. What can she do to help save the city? This is a thrilling story packed with action, pirates and drama. Fans of fantasy and historical fiction alike who have flocked to the Stravaganza series will welcome this action packed adventure, which can be read alone or as a companion to the previous novels.

Dracula’s Daughter

A story to help children develop the confidence to read on their own. It is part of a series which includes other titles such as ‘Dragon Trouble’ and ‘Colly’s Barn’, and covers subjects as diverse as school, space, pirates, ghosts, animals, magic and monsters.

The Four-Legged Ghosts

Despite Carrie’s asthma, her parents present her brother Alex with a pet mouse, but the mouse has magic powers and creates havoc by summoning up the ghosts of all the animals that have ever lived in the house.

Sun, Moon and Stars

Few books for children attempt the richness of ideas and pictures found here, wrote Booklist about Earth, Fire, Water, Air. Now, in this stunning sequel, the lush folkloric illustration style of Jane Ray augments the fluid storytelling of Mary Hoffman to explore the eternal mysteries of the heavens the sun, moon, and stars. This well researched and highly readable book presents myths and legends gathered from all over, including China, Japan, Egypt, Greece, the Caribbean, and North America. Accompanying these stories are pages of fascinating folk beliefs, sayings, and rhymes of skylore. Jane Ray’s sumptuous illustrations, rich with silver and gold, are more exquisite than ever. The smooth, captionlike text makes the book ideal for browsing; its wide range will coordinate with classroom units on ancient astronomy, myths, legends, and cultural history. Sure to please young and old alike. Jane Ray and Mary Hoffman both live in England.

Starring Grace

Grace again takes center stage, this time in her very own chapter book, Starring Grace. School’s out for the summer, and each day brings a new adventure for Grace and her friends. With Grace as their energetic and imaginative ringleader, they play circus and astronaut, practice their medical skills, invent a time machine, investigate a haunted house, and even find time to befriend an elderly neighbor and to wow the town in a musical!Featuring the engaging text of Mary Hoffman, as well as a vibrant full color jacket and black and white illustrations by Caroline Binch, Starring Grace will delight her old fans and gain her some new ones.’We are swept up by Grace’s performance.’ Booklist, starred review’A heart lifting pleasure.’ Entertainment Weekly’ An unforced celebration of grit.’ USA Today’As assured and uplifting as its predecessor.’ Publishers Weekly, starred review’Validating, uplifting, and bound to please.’ School Library Journal, starred review

Bravo, Grace!

There’s no one quite like Grace! Millions of readers worldwide have fallen in love with the irrepressible girl who dreams of playing Peter Pan and does; who worries about meeting her new stepmother and finds that love unites even a divided family; who yearns for summer adventures for herself and her friends and creates them; and who learns how to deal with a rival by becoming friends. Like her readers, Grace and her friends are growing up and facing new problems. Grace’s emotions do a juggling act when her old friend Aimee comes to visit. Then there’s the problem of Chrishell and her strange eating habits. At school, Grace takes on the school bully once and for all, and then, just when she’s getting ready for a new class play, she hears some amazing news: she’s going to have a baby sister! Real life problems and a familiar hero*ine help new readers make the jump into chapter books.

The Falconer’s Knot

Sixteen year old Silvano da Montacuto has wealth, good looks, a new hawk and an infatuation with a merchant’s wife. When a man is murdered in his town, Silvano’s bloody dagger is found, and he is accused of the crime. For his own protection, he is sent to a Franciscan House, where he poses as a novice, or a young monk. There, he lays eyes on Chiara, a lovely novice at the nearby Abbey of the Poor Claires. Both Chiara and Silvano are put to work mixing paint pigments for a nearby basilica. But murder seems to have followed Silvano, and soon several other dead bodies turn up. Who is committing the crimes? Will a young man accused of multiple murders be able to clear himself? And what about the girl he adores? Fans of Mary Hoffman’s critically acclaimed Stravaganza series won’t be disappointed in the romance, colorful web of intrigue, and rich, marvelous setting a Name of the Rose for teens!

Troubadour

A story of persecution and poetry, love and war set in 13th century Southern France. As crusaders sweep through the country, destroying all those who do not follow their religion, Bertrand risks his life to warn others of the invasion. As a Troubadour, Bertrand can travel without suspicion from castle to castle, passing word about the coming danger. In the meantime Elinor, a young noblewoman, in love with Bertrand, leaves her comfortable home and family and becomes a Troubadour herself. Danger encircles them both, as the rising tide of bloodshed threatens the fabric of the society in which they live.

A First Bible Story Book

Stories to go! Children love to listen to stories. Now their favorite Dorling Kindersley children’s books are available in convenient book and tape packages that are perfect for the car or anywhere. With more than 60 minutes of audio on each tape, these packages will be favorites of children and parents alike. First Bible Stories includes thirteen of the best loved stories from the Old and New Testaments. Also Available with CD.

A Twist in the Tail

An anthology of 10 traditional folk tales from around the globe, retold for children aged three to seven. Every story involves a battle of strength or cunning, with a surprise outcome. The book is suitable for the Literacy Hour, Key Stage 1.

The Gingerbread Man and Other Stories

The Gingerbread Man and Other Stories‘ is taken from ‘The Macmillan Treasury of Nursery Stories’ 0 333 76579 6. This illustrated collection is a selection of eight classic nursery stories including ‘Snow White’, ‘The Princess and the Pea’ and ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’.

A First Book of Fairy Tales

In this beautifully illustrated book, 14 classic fairy tales are retold for young children. Old favorites, such as ‘Cinderella’ and ‘Jack and the Beanstalk,’ are presented alongside some lesser known stories, such as ‘The Fisherman and his Wife’ and ‘Diamonds and Toads.’ Mary Hoffman’s charming retellings use simple, lyrical language ideal for reading aloud, while Julie Downing’s illustrations bring the characters to life. The stories in this collection show the consequences of greed, pride, and vanity, but also tell of the love that grows from a kind heart and a cheerful nature. And along the way, there is a wealth of magic and fun to be enjoyed.

A First Book of Jewish Bible Stories

An entertaining and educational introduction to Jewish Bible stories. In this beautifully illustrated picture book, seven stories from the bible are retold for the very young. Children can follow the stories in pictures while an adult reads aloud, and each page provides opportunities for shared discussion. A First Book of Jewish Bible Stories is an entertaining and delightful introduction to the teachings of the Bible.

Encore, Grace!

There’s no one quite like Grace, the irrepressible girl whose imagination always works overtime. The widely popular hero*ine of Amazing Grace an ALA Notable and Reading Rainbow selection now makes her second appearance in an illustrated chapter book.

School’s started again, and there’s a new girl in her class who makes Grace feel jealous. When the teacher assigns them to work together on the upcoming school play, Grace isn’t sure what to expect. Meanwhile she is still worried that her mother might remarry, but she also learns how it feels to lose someone forever. And it looks as if a friend might have to move away, while a new friend is about to be gained. As always, Grace bravely meets these changes head on, while also managing to find her way onstage for another exciting dramatic performance!

Illustrated by June Allan.

Spooky Stories

In Mary Hoffman’s Dracula’s Daughter, when the Battys find a baby on their step, they decide to keep her. Angela grows up like any other child, until her teeth appear, sharp and pointed. At Halloween, more spooky things begin to happen too! Next, in Penelope Lively’s Debbie and the Little Devil, Debbie has no end of trouble with a little red devil who thinks it s a great joke to cheat in every game they play. But Debbie likes to win as well, so she decides to trick him using her own secret weapon! Bomber Wilson hates writing, so he s dreading keeping a nature diary especially when bossy Harriet makes fun of his ideas. But Bomber s fantastic discoveries in his garden at night make his diary more interesting than anyone could have imagined, in The Monster from Underground by Gillian Cross. Chilling, full color illustrations throughout from Chris Riddell, Valeria Petrone, and Chris Priestley add to the terror. Dare you open the cover of this spooky book?

The Perfect Pet

A family discusses what they want in a pet and then try to match those criteria in the pet shop.

Amazing Grace

Grace loves to act out stories. Sometimes she plays the leading part, sometimes she is ‘a cast of thousands.’ When her school decides to perform Peter Pan, Grace is longing to play Peter, but her classmates say that Peter was a boy, and besides, he wasn’t black…
But Grace’s Ma and Nana tell her she can be anything she wants if she puts her mind to it. Mary Hoffman’s book ‘Song of the Earth’ Orion was shortlisted for the Kurt Maschler Award and the Primary English Award 1995. In 1992 ‘Amazing Grace‘, her first Frances Lincoln book, was selected for Child Education’s Best Books of 1991 and Children’s Books of the Year 1992, commended for the Kate Greenaway Medal, and included on the National Curriculum Reading List 1996/1997. Its sequel, ‘Grace & Family’ was among Junior Education’s Best Books of 1995 and shortlisted for the Sheffield Libraries Book Award 1996. Her Grace story books include ‘Starring Grace’, ‘Encore Grace!’ and ‘Bravo, Grace!’ Her latest books are the teenage Stravaganza trilogy. Caroline Binch’s illustrations for Hue Boy, written by Rita Phillips Mitchell, won the Smarties Prize. She is perhaps best known for ‘Amazing Grace‘ and ‘Grace & Family’. Gregory Cool, which she wrote and illustrated, was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. It was followed by ‘Since Dad Left’, which won the United Kingdom Book Award in 1998.

Boundless Grace

When Grace gets the opportunity to go to Africa and visit with her father and his new family, she feels a little strange. But Nana says families are what you make them, and Grace is going to make the most of hers! Mary Hoffman and Caroline Binch bring their spunky hero*ine to brilliant life in this charming sequel to the award winning Amazing Grace.’As assured and uplifting as its predecessor.’ Publishers Weekly, starred review’Validating, uplifting, and bound to please.’ School Library Journal, starred reviewAwards: A Parents Choice Best Book of the Year A Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year Parenting Magazine Reading Magic Award A Reading Rainbow Book An NCSS CBC Notable Children’s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies

Earth, Fire, Water, Air

Dramatizes the original elements known to the ancient world earth, fire, water, and air recounting tales of how these life giving elements gave rise to legends, gods, heroes, and mythical beasts.

An Angel Just Like Me

As Tyler and his family decorate the Christmas tree, he begins to wonder: Why are all the Christmas tree angels blonde haired, pink cheeked little girls? Aren t there any black angels? No one can answer his question not his mom, not his dad, not even Carl, the mall Santa. As Tyler combs the stores looking for a black angel, he discovers there are none to be found. But sometimes Santa has a surprise or two in his sleigh…
Beautifully written and illustrated, this appealing story tackles the serious issues of race and gender in a way that all children can understand.

Clever Katya

When Katya’s father, Ivan, and his wealthy but selfish brother Dmitri disagree about which of them owns a newly born foal, it falls to the Tsar of all Russia to settle the case. The Tsar decides to do so by setting the brothers a riddle. Both Ivan and Dmitri are flummoxed. They return home to seek advice, and Ivan turns to his daughter, seven year old Katya, for help. As soon as Katya hears the riddle, she knows exactly what to do. The events that follow change all of their lives, and the wit and courage of this spirited young hero*ine make her a truly inspiring and memorable character.

Three Wise Women

One evening long ago, three women in three very different corners of the world are struck by the light of a bright new rising star, and each feels compelled to follow it. The three women meet on a path of starlight, and together they walk through the hills to a small thatched stable, where a baby lies in a makeshift crib, surrounded by expensive gifts. The women have nothing to give except gifts from the heart. Mary Hoffman’s beautiful story, enhanced by Lynne Russell s glowing artwork, gently reminds all readers of the contributions women have made to Christianity.

How to Be a Cat

Being a cat has to be carefully taught, as this mother cat’s words to her kittens demonstrate. Yawning, stretching, twining round legs, slow careful washing from the ears downwards everything a young cat needs to know is presented in easy to learn verse form. Pam Martins’ appealing artwork captures the charm of Mary Hoffman’s words of wisdom, in a book that will delight every dedicated catlover.

The Colour of Home

This remarkably moving picture book follows first grader Hassan through his first few days at school. Hassan has only recently arrived in the United States after he and his family were forced to flee Somalia, and he deeply misses the colorful landscape of his former home in Africa. But with the help of his parents, an understanding teacher, and a school art project, Hassan finds that by painting a picture of his old home and sharing his story, his homesickness and the trauma of leaving a war torn country are lessened. And he finds that there are many things to like about his new home in America. The colorful, impressionistic illustrations are a perfect complement to the wonderful text by Mary Hoffman, author of the highly acclaimed Amazing Grace. Together art and text make this poignant story accessible and affecting for a young audience.

Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

In this exciting tour of the ancient world, Callimachus, Royal Librarian of Alexandria, is researching a new book and decides to take his young apprentice Philip on his Mediterranean journey. As Philip marvels at the most breathtaking and beautiful buildings, gardens, and statues ever built at Giza, Babylon, Olympia, Ephesus, Halicarnassus, and Rhodes, he knows that he will remember this trip for the rest of his life. But when they sail home to Alexandria, there is one more surprise waiting. Mary Hoffman’s storytelling, based on the latest research, blends with M.P. Robertson’s creative reconstructions in this inspiring introduction to the ancient wonders.

Princess Grace

This year two girls will be selected as princesses in the town parade, and Grace can t wait to be one of them. It’s the perfect opportunity to dress up but how, exactly, should a princess costume look? Grace asks her teacher for help, and soon the whole class is learning that there s more to princesses than pink dresses and frills. From Kenya to China and from warriors to spies, princesses are a multicultural and multitalented bunch, and there are just as many kinds of happily ever afters both for the royals and for Grace s community and its princess parade. Mary Hoffman s picture books featuring this intrepid hero*ine have earned major critical acclaim; amongst other awards, Amazing Grace was a i Reading Rainbow selection and a Booklist Editors Choice. Grace s latest adventure is sure to delight her established fans and win the hearts of many more!

Kings and Queens of the Bible

Kings and queens can be kind or cruel, greedy or generous, wise or foolish. Some of the best stories in the Bible are about ancient rulers who became famous for their deeds. From King Solomon’s wisdom to Queen Esther s bravery, Mary Hoffman skillfully retells seven biblical stories, brought to life by Christina Balit s vibrant art. Kids love stories about royalty, and here are some of the most famous kings and queens, together in one gorgeously illustrated collection.

Lines in the Sand

Described by Publishing News as ‘one of the hottest books of the 2003 Bologna Children’s Book Fair ,’ this is a challenging and thought provoking collection of new poetry and prose from some of the world’s most prestigious and talented children’s authors and illustrators, with an original cover by Jane Ray. They were inspired by their feelings about the conflict in Iraq, though the wars covered range from a 13th Century Crusade, through the earlier wars of the 20th Century, to more recent conflicts in Bosnia, Afghanistan, Nigeria and Kosovo, right up to what was happening in Iraq in 2003. With over 150 poems, stories and pictures about war and peace, Lines in the Sand offers hope for the future. Perfect for use in schools to help educate children when dealing with the topic of war, each contribution depicts a strong anti war message and will serve as a cry for peace in these troubled times. All royalties will go to UNICEF to directly fund the bringing of aid to child victims of the war in Iraq. We feel very strongly that there is currently nothing available to children and their parents and teachers that deals so articulately with the atrocities of war and how they affect children the world over. This is an important book in a time in which the anti war movement is in danger of being silenced in America. It will be appreciated by children 7 up and adults of all ages.

Panda

An introduction to the shy giant Panda and to its cousin, the red Panda.

Hippo

Describes the life cycle and natural environment of the Hippopotamus with emphasis on its struggle for survival.

Women of Camelot

While there are many versions of the famous adventures of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table, the accounts invariably focus on the knights themselves. With an engaging text and original illustrations, this book brings the previously diregarded Women of Camelot to life as they unveil their thoughts and feelings. Resolute and resouceful, these women share compelling personal stories about the events at King Arthur’s court.

Seven women are featured in the book, including Queen Guinevere, whose passion for Sir Lancelot eases the pain of her unhappy marriage to King Arthur; the tenacious Elaine of Corbenic, who tricks Lancelot into loving her and gives birth to their son Sir Galahad; Nimue, the mysterious and magical Lady of the Lake who robs Merlin of his magic; and Morgan le Fay, the king’s half sister and sworn enemy. Inlcuding a genealogy, bibliography, and brief description of each character, Women of Camelot will appeal to young adults who are enchanted by Camelot, the Middle Ages, and history.

Miracles

From the successful author/illustrator team of Parables: Stories Jesus Told comes a compelling new companion. Miracles: Wonders Jesus Worked, like its predecessor, is especially written to introduce young readers to stories of the Bible in language they can understand and relate to. Soft, lush watercolors by Jackie Morris beautifully illustrate these simple retellings of nine Miracles that Jesus performed during his lifetime. Mary Hoffman, author of the award winning Amazing Grace series, relates each story in accessible language and includes a brief introduction for each miracle, encouraging children to see how their lives and needs are not so different from those of people living 2,000 years ago. This lovely picture book brings new relevance and accessibility to age old stories of the Christian faith.

Animals of the Bible

Serpents, lions, whales, the raven, and the dove are just a few of the wily, fierce, friendly, or peace making creatures that can be found in many Bible stories. In nine vivid retellings Mary Hoffman shows how these animals have challenged, tricked, helped, or even rescued some of the most famous Biblical figures. As in their highly praised previous collaborations, Parables and Miracles, Mary Hoffman and Jackie Morris have created another beautifully illustrated picture book that turns the complex language and stories of the Bible into accessible and enjoyable reading for a wide range of young people. Illustrated by Jackie Morris.

Parables and Miracles of Jesus

This handy edition collects Parables and Miracles of Jesus, previously available only as separate books. Mary Hoffman retells in clear, colloquial prose eight parables including the lost sheep and the rich man’s feast and nine miracles from the New Testament curing the ill raising the dead, among others. Hoffman shortens and simplifies these stories for young readers without compromising their integrity. Scriptural citations are provided, along with brief notes about the retellings. Accompanying the text, Jackie Morris’s brilliantly expressive illustrations transport readers to the time when and places where Jesus walked the Earth.

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