One Story a Day! Bible Stories in One Book - Discover 44 of the most-read Bible stories in the world, all gathered together in a single book. - Faithfully based on the original scriptures, these stories have been carefully and enjoyably adapted for children. - Read timeless wisdom and precious values from the Bible, brought to life through a variety of beautiful illustration styles. What kind of book is the Bible, the most-read book in the world? The Bible is a collection of 66 books written by many different people over a period of more than 1,000 years, starting around 1000 BC. The Old Testament consists of 39 books and contains the history of the Jewish people—today's Israel—along with the promises they were called to keep. The New Testament, which begins with the birth of Jesus, consists of 27 books and focuses mainly on the life and teachings of Jesus. Read 44 Bible stories retold as fun tales for children, paired with a variety of artistic illustration styles! The stories in this book span from the seven days of Creation—explaining how the world came to be—to the birth and death of Jesus, and the story of the Holy Spirit who came to us in Jesus' place. All of the Bible's major stories are beautifully presented in a single volume, tailored to a child's level of understanding. Children will enjoy the story of Adam and Eve, the first humans, as well as the Tower of Babel, which explains how people came to speak different languages, and the story of Noah's Ark—all written as easy and engaging tales that children can readily understand. The book also offers detailed, episode-based accounts of many figures from the Bible: Abraham, the father of faith, and his son Isaac; the story of Jacob and Esau and the struggle over the elder son's blessing; Moses' miracles in leading the Israelites out of Egypt and Joshua's faith; David, the king beloved by God; Samson, the mysterious figure whose strength came from his hair; and Daniel, who survived the lions' den. Through these key biblical figures, children can learn where true wisdom and courage in life come from. The book also gently helps children understand how Mary, though a virgin, came to give birth to baby Jesus; what Jesus' childhood was like; and the love and miracles Jesus showed to the sick, the poor, and the outcast—leading naturally to an understanding of what Jesus' death means for all of humanity. Meet the world's most-read Bible stories retold as easy-to-understand tales for children, each paired with illustrations in a style suited to its story, in [Bible Stories in One Book]! Each story offers the joy and emotion of reading its own picture book.