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The Rhyme & Reason Series by Catherine Zoller is a fun set... These illustrations and poems are AWESOME! I'm really so excited to share this with you.
I've been very concerned about the lack of prophecy information available for children. I feel like when I share this with people they have got to think I'm only trying to push my own book. I was beyond thrilled to learn about Catherine Zoller's set and that she had the courage to tackle the books of Daniel and Revelation. These two books, in my humble opinion are like Part I & Part II of Prophecy 101. Well, actually everyone should start with Genesis... which she tackled as well! |
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These are amazing books! No simple children's 'picture books' here. Catherine Zoller actually tackled (I keep using that word, maybe 'rangled' would be better!) COMPLETE books of the Bible. She didn't just give an abbreviated synopsis of the touchy-feely good parts. She did skip over some details, like summing up Genesis 6:1-7 with:
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The world is full of sin |
For the youngest children, this is fine but for the older ones she gives the scripture reference at the bottom of the page so you can read the whole chapter and discuss the giants. (Children LOVE learning about giants!)
You'll also want to make sure and explain that Noah took 7 of each clean animal on the ark instead of only two of all... (I can be picky about Genesis.)
There are some things people can get really dogmatic about, so I'd much rather her skip those parts so we can all fill in our own ideas or do more research.
You'll also want to make sure and explain that Noah took 7 of each clean animal on the ark instead of only two of all... (I can be picky about Genesis.)
There are some things people can get really dogmatic about, so I'd much rather her skip those parts so we can all fill in our own ideas or do more research.
These are fun books, not books for major theological study. Though they CAN definitely be used as a springboard for further study.
One of my FAVORITE things about these books is the Bible cross references throughout. I totally didn't expect that. How often do you see cross references in a children's Bible story book? I love how the illustrations make potentially scary images look interesting. They still have a bit of a creepy feel, so that they aren't trivialized but aren't terrifying for little children. I dislike storybooks that trivialize scripture. It can be hard to find a balance between protecting and preparing.
If I had a 'favorite' book of the Bible, it would be Daniel. The faith building history is incredible in this book. We have children taken from their parents into a different land yet standing up for their faith and relying on God for help. Then we see them face the firey furnace and the lion's den. We also see God revealing an amazing prophetic dream. These are important things to talk to children about. Standing up for our faith in boldness is something we all need to consider right now.
Many scary things are happening in the world right now. Rather than ignore the truth OR be consumed by fear, lets spend more time with our loved ones. Cuddle more. Read aloud together more. Pray together more. Enjoy the time. Prepare for the natural and economic disasters as much as you can, but do it in joy and anticipation of the promises of God and the coming of His Kingdom. Keep things in perspective. The Rhyme and Reason Series books are an awesome way to help enjoy time with your children and grandchildren right now. I encourage you to get them, give them as gifts, read them at library reading programs... Share the GOOD news in a fun and enjoyable way. I'm so grateful Catherine Zoller has created these fantastic resources!
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