Art and the Bible for Children - Josh Olds and Barry Stebbing

The very observant among you might recognize one of the two authors. Several years ago, in my early teens, I had the honor of co-authoring a Bible story book for children with artist and art teacher Barry Stebbing. Stebbing and his publishing company How Great Thou Art is well-known in homeschooling circles as a provider of quality art curriculum. Art and the Bible for Children was an attempt to combine Stebbing's masterful art lessons, with vivid art made by his art students, and stories adapted from the Bible by yours truly.

From the Creation to Revelation, these Bible stories complement the artwork that jumps off the page. After each story, there is an art lesson that ties in with the story. Children will not only be able to read this adaptation of the Biblical account, but they will be able to see it come to life as they draw it for themselves. The adaptations are - of course - superbly magnificent.

But don't take my word for it. One year after it's release, parents and reviewers and art students have had nothing but good things to say about Art and the Bible for Children:

• Cathy Duffy, a well-known homeschool curriculum reviewer and author of Top 100 Picks for Homeschool Curriculum, writes that:      "Art & the Bible for Children could stand alone as a Bible storybook with its wonderful retellings of Bible stories in order through both the Old and New Testaments."

• Exodus Books writes that:     "The stories are simple and easy to understand, yet hold true to the word of God."

• An Australian blogger gushes over the book, saying:     "I simply must give this one a plug!...Favorite Bible stories are written at an elementary level for each child to understand...Perfect for homeschool lessons, Sunday Schools, or Christian schools.

• A CBD.com reviewer gives the book 5 stars and writes:     "This book is more than what I had ever imagined it to be. I was looking for an art program and received a Bible study, also. Two books in one. How's that for a deal?"

• How Great Thou Art publishing, in their official product description, puts the book as one of their best:     " We, at How Great Thou ART Publications, believe this is the very best of our curriculum."

 A year after the release and nearly six years after the writing of Art and the Bible for Children, I am deeply humbled and touched to have played my part in creating this wonderful product. So whether you're looking for a children's introduction to art, or to the Bible, I must heartily recommend this wonderful book.  You can find it on sale at CBD.com for only $14.99. If you do buy the book, be sure to let me know how you like it!

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Art and the Bible for Children - Josh Olds and Barry Stebbing