New Catholic Children's Bible

The Catholic Picture Bible by Rev. Thomas J. Donaghy is an excellent and highly-acclaimed collection of Bible stories for children. Set in large easy-to-read type, children will learn about important stories from the Bible. Each story is enhanced with beautiful colorful artwork. The Catholic Picture Bible has been a favorite among Catholics for over fifteen years. This title provides summaries and valuable context for 109 stories from the Bible, 60 stories from the Old Testament and 39 stories from the New Testament. The language is simple and easily understandable, perfect for middle school children. This book makes an excellent gift and is a great educational resource for children seeking to know more about the Word of God. 

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, chapters, and verses for the included stories
• a foreword written by the author, Rev. Thomas J. Donaghy
• Informative and engaging introductions for both the Old Testament and the New Testament
• a 5-page Bible dictionary that contains brief definitions and descriptions for 128 words, phrases, and people found in the Bible 
• Colorful maps that detail important places mentioned in the Old Testament and in the New Testament including:
  • Armenia, Assyria, Etc. 
  • Exodus of the Israelites through the Desert to Canaan
  • Canaan as Divided by Joshua to the Twelve Tribes
  • The Kingdoms of Judah 
  • The Empire of David and Solomon
  • Palestine in the Time of Christ
  • Jerusalem in the New Testament Period

• God's Creation of the World
• Adam and Eve
• Cain and Abel
• God Decides to Punish the Earth
• The Flood
• A Covenant with Noah
• The Tower of Babel
• God Calls Abraham and Sarah
• God Visits Abraham and Sarah
• Isaac Marries Rebekah
• Esau and Jacob
• Isaac and Jacob
• Jacob and Esau Meet Again
• Joseph and His Brothers
• Joseph Explains the Dream of Pharaoh
• Baby Moses
• Moses at the Well
• The Burning Bush
• Moses before Pharaoh
• The Plagues: Locusts
• Crossing the Red Sea
• Manna in the Desert
• Water from the Rock
• Israelites Victorious Against Amalek
• The Ten Commandments
• The Anger of Moses
• The Israelites Prepare to Enter Canaan
• Moses Raises the Brass Serpent
• Balaam and the Angel
• Israelites Enter the Promised Land
• The Ark of the Covenant
• The Walls of Jericho
• The Strength of Samson
• Samson and Delilah
• Samson Regains His Strength
• Ruth
• The Child Samuel
• The Philistines Seize the Ark
• Samuel Anoints Saul
• Saul Disobeys God
• David and Saul
• David and Goliath
• David Escapes from Saul
• The Death of Saul 
• David Becomes King
• The Death of Absalom
• King Solomon
• The Triumph of Solomon
• The Prophet Elijah
• Elisha Watches Elijah Taken to Heaven
• King Josiah
• King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon
• The Prophet Isaiah
• Jeremiah the Prophet
• The Babylonian Exile
• Belshazzar's Banquet
• Daniel and the Writing on the Wall
• Daniel in the Lions' Den
• Return to Jerusalem
• Jonah and the Whale 

• Zechariah and Elizabeth
• The Annunciation 
• The Visitation
• The Birth of Jesus
• The Presentation
• The Flight into Egypt
• Jesus Is Found in the Temple
• The Baptism of Jesus
• Jesus Is Tempted
• Jesus Calls Peter and Andrew
• The Wedding Feast at Cana
• Jesus Heals a Crippled Man
• The Sermon on the Mount
• The Centurion
• The Widow's Son
• Jesus Calms the Storm
• The Man Who Was Deaf
• Jesus Heals the Man with the Withered Hand
• The Beheading of John the Baptist
• The Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish
• Jesus Walks on Water
• The Transfiguration
• Jesus and the Children
• The Good Samaritan
• 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 Is Carried to His Tomb
• The Resurrection
• Doubting Thomas
• The Ascension
• The Descent of the Holy Spirit
• Peter, the First Pope