Written by Lois Rock; Illustrated by Lorenza Orlandi
About the Book
A fascinating flap book full of bustling scenes
from the time of Jesus that will keep inquiring young minds busy.
Detailed depictions of Bible history are enhanced by a glimpse behind
the scenes with flaps to lift on every page. Brief text explains the
setting of the picture, and references events and stories from Jesus’
life. The captivating pictures and to-the-point text make this book
especially useful for encouraging reluctant readers. The book covers the
first Christmas, a synagogue and carpenter’s workshop in Nazareth,
fishing in Capernaum, farming and shepherding in the hills of Galilee,
homes of the wealthy and everyday people, the temple in Jerusalem, the
way of the cross, and the first Easter.
My Thoughts
Not sure I would recommend this book. While the idea seems good—to give young readers an idea of what life during the time of Jesus would have been like—I didn't think it was executed very well. There is very little text on each page to explain what you're looking at. I felt like it would have been more helpful to have single words over pictures (more like a beginner book ... think Richard Scarry). Multiple stories from the Bible were referenced on the same two-page spread, and I wasn't sure of the purpose. It seemed confusing to me as an adult ... almost as though the book was trying to say that those stories happened simultaneously when they did not. I would give this book a pass.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my fair and honest review.
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