Jesus, God's Great Gift: Biblical Values, Level 2

by Zondervan, Dennis Jones (Illustrator)

Overview

Young readers will begin reading short sentences and learning simple concepts in this Level Two I Can Read book. Children will learn about the Christmas story and why Jesus’s birth was so important.

Jesus, God’s Great Gift is perfect for:

• Early readers ages 4-8, including children in Pre-K through third grade
• Teaching new readers how to sound out words and use context clues
• Sparking conversations about the real meaning of Christmas and why Jesus had to come to earth

Baby Jesus was born in a barn. But people knew he was special right away because of the star shining overhead. What would Jesus grow up to be?

Jesus, God’s Great Gift:

• Features the vibrant and engaging artwork of Dennis Jones, illustrator of The Read with Me Bible
• Is a perfect Christmas and holiday gift for boys and girls, nieces and nephews, and grandchildren
• Makes the Christmas story easy to understand, in words young children can read themselves

If you enjoy Jesus, God’s Great Gift, be sure to also check out the other I Can Read Biblical Values Level 2 titles, including Jesus, God’s Only Son; Adam and Eve, God’s First People; and Noah and God’s Great Promise.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780310718819
Publisher:	Zonderkidz
Publication date:	09/26/2010
Series:	Zonderkidz I Can Read Book 2 Series
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	660,387
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Dennis Jones loves to draw. His artwork can be seen in books, magazines, games, toys and Sunday school curriculum. He’s illustrated several children’s products including the Read with Me Bible and the NIr V Super Heroes Bible. Dennis lives in Indiana with his wife Karen and has two grown sons.

Read an Excerpt

Jesus, God's Great Gift

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By Dennis G. Jones

Zondervan

Copyright © 2010 Zondervan
All right reserved.
ISBN: 978-0-310-71881-9

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Chapter One

   An important man told people
   to go to their hometowns.
   Mary and Joseph had to go
   to Bethlehem.
   It was a very long walk.

   Mary was going to have a baby soon.
   She was so tired.
   The donkey was tired too.
   Joseph decided to find a place
   for them to sleep.

   Joseph knocked on the first door.
   A man answered.
   "I have no room for you!"
   the man said.

   Joseph knocked on another door.
   A woman answered.
   "I have no room for you!"
   the woman said.

(Continues...)

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