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All books are in print and available unless designated with an *; all DVDs are available for purchase. Books not in print may be found in public, private, or church libraries as well as for purchase at http://used.addall.com. New books or books in print may be found at www.addall.com or Amazon.com. Compiled by Marjorie Geissinger, Mary Grieser, Naomi Kauffman, and Grace Headman, members of the Bux-Mont Librarians in Pennsylvania, with the hope that teachers, parents, and librarians would work together to provide some of these rich resources to the children in our congregations. The Bux-Mont Librarians publish News and Views, a quarterly newsletter for church librarians. This newsletter containing book reviews is a valuable resource for churches and may be ordered for the nominal fee of $10 per year from mmgrieser@gmail.com. Sample copies are available.
Guess How Much I Love You, Sam McBratney, Cambridge, Mass.: Candlewick Press, 1995.
Sometimes when you love someone very much, you want to find a way of
describing how great your feelings are. Big Nutbrown Hare and Little Nutbrown Hare discover love is not an easy thing to measure! However, with the help of endearing watercolors, we get the message! (Session 2)
Jesus for Kids, animated, 50 minutes, DVD, Vision Video, 2004.
Delightful, animated stories based squarely on the Gospels, divided into five programs. A free downloadable companion guide in PDF format is available on the Vision Video website. It includes objects and outlines, key vocabulary words, suggested follow-up activities, and more. Includes English and Spanish language tracks. (Sessions 5-7)
*Jesus Loves Me, illustrated by E. Kucharik, J. Pfeiffer, L. Prater, and T. Tenud, Lincolnwood, Ill.: Publications International Ltd., 2001.
Board book of songs for little children that express Jesus’ love for them. (Session 2)
Tell Me About Eternity, Joel Anderson, Nashville, Tenn.: Tommy Nelson, 2005.
Simply written-one sentence on a page-beautifully illustrated with parent/teacher discussion helps included. (Sessions 13, 2, 6)
You’re All My Favorites, Sam McBratney, Cambridge, Mass.: Candlewick Press, 2004.
Three bear cubs wonder how they can all be the best baby bears in the whole wide world. They couldn’t all be favorites, could they? (Session 2)
You Can Do It, Sam, Amy Hest, Cambridge, Mass.: Candlewick Press, 2003.
One morning, while the moon is still up, Mrs. Bear and Sam bake cakes for all their friends on Plum Street. And who do you think takes the cakes up to each doorstep . . . all by himself? (Sessions 7, 10, 11)
And It Was So, Cherub Wings Collection, animated, 25 minutes, DVD, Vision Video, 2004.
Cherub and Chubby learn that by accepting Jesus’ gift of forgiveness, they can receive him as their savior. Children will see the ultimate act of forgiveness and will marvel at the power of God in the resurrection. (Sessions 6, 7)
Benjamin’s Box: Story of the Resurrection Eggs, Melody Carlson, Grand Rapids, Mich.:Zonderkidz, 1997.
Benjamin, a very curious boy, wants to follow Jesus to discover who he is. A teacher or a king? With each encounter, he adds a treasure to his box: a piece of leather, a nail, etc. (Session 6)
Classic Bible Stories, Rhona Davies and Tommaso d'Incalci, Nashville: B & H Publishing Group, 2007.
Classic Bible stories chosen as the best-known and best-loved of all and illustrated in a dynamic, contemporary style which should encourage children to want to discuss the illustrations as well as the stories. Stories limited to one page of print. (Sessions 3-6)
Easter Party, 27 minutes, DVD, Vision Video, 2006.
This film from the Bedbug Bible Gang contains stories of the palm parade, the garden surprise, and doubting Thomas. (Sessions 2, 4, 5)
Eddie's Kingdom, D. B. Johnson, Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., 2005.
Eddie has an ingenious method of bringing peace to his not peaceful surroundings. He brings smiles, laughter and peace to his neighbors through his artwork. (Sessions 8, 10, 11)
47 Beavers on the Big, Blue Sea, Phil Vischer, Nashville: Tommy Nelson, 2007.
Phil Vischer spins a rollicking tale about 47 beavers who find themselves lost at sea and discover that things go best when they all work together. (Session 12)
*God Cares for Me, Carolyn Wolcott, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1956.
A child's wonderings about God and the world and the mother's satisfying replies, are expressed in lovely rhythmic lines. (Session 2, 12)
Hailey & Bailey’s Silly Fight, Hermie & Friends Series, 60 minutes, DVD, Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2007.
The twins can’t agree on whether to pack tomatoes or blueberries for their picnic. Will their sibling spat spoil their good deeds and infect the entire garden or will everybody learn about getting along? (Session 12)
Just In Case You Ever Wonder, Max Lucado, Nashville: Tommy Nelson, 2001.
A parent tells a child how special she is, both to the parent and to God. (Session 2)
Kindness, by Jane Belk Moncure, Elgin, Ill.: Child's World; Cincinnati: Distributed by Standard Pub., 1980.
When we are rooted in God, we will show kindness in many ways and will bear fruit. (Session 9)
Mama, Do You Love Me?, Barbara Joosse, San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1991.
This is a tender story of a young Eskimo child testing her independence from her mother, and a wonderful mother who constantly reassures the child that nothing could ever change her love for the child. (Session 2)
My Very First Bible, by Lois Rock, Intercourse, Pa.: Good Books, 2003. Events leading up to Jesus' arrest and crucifixion are found in the chapter "Almost the End."(Session 4,5); Jesus' resurrection is the subject of "Good News." (Session 6)
Nana's Bible Stories, Roberta Simpson, Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2007.
Seven delightfully told Bible stories from Old and New Testaments with appealing illustrations. CD narrated by Jane Seymour accompanies the book. Especially checkout "A Story of Hope" (Session 2) and "The Butterfly and the Cross." (Session 7)
Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs, Tomie dePaola, New York: Putnam's, 1997.
Just as we grieve the death of Jesus, so we grieve when Nana dies. (Session 5)
Never Outta Sight, Cherub Wings Collection, animated, 25 minutes, DVD, Vision Video, 2005.
Children sometimes feel they are too small to be of significant value. Cherub shows how much God cares for each one of us. (Session 2)
On That Easter Morning, Mary Joslin, Intercourse, Pa.: Good Books, 2006.
A wonderful retelling of the Easter story: Jesus' exuberant arrival in Jerusalem, the dark days of his trial and crucifixion, and of his resurrection. (Sessions 5, 6, 7)
Papa's Birthday Gift, Lynn Downey, Minneapolis: Augsburg Books, 2003.
When a snowstorm makes Papa miss Tessa's sixth birthday party. Tessa is angry with God for not answering prayer that Papa comes home. When her disappointing birthday becomes a surprising wonderful birthnight. Tessa learns that God's answers come in unexpected ways. (Session 8)
Papa, Do You Love Me?, Barbara Joosse, San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2005.
In this follow-up to Joosse’s original book, unconditional love is the theme and the setting is Africa. The book offers a good introduction to Maasai life. (Session 2)
Shine Your Light, Cherub Wings Collection, animated, 25 minutes, DVD, Video Vision, 2005.
Cherub and Chubby explore practical ways to share the message of Jesus’ love with others in their everyday lives. (Sessions 8, 9)
The Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule, Michael and Jan Berenstain, Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zonderkidz, 2008.
Should Sister Bear ignore the new girl at school just because her friends do? Choosing to be kind may not always be the easy choice. But it is always the right one. (Session 10)
God Loves You!, Stan & Jan Berenstain with Mike Berenstain, Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zonderkidz, 2008.
Brother and Sister Bear discover that God loves them, not because they are successful, but because God made them. This book helps children appreciate the many ways God shows love for them. (Sessions 10, 12)
The Bible for Children, Murray Watts, Intercourse, Pa.: Good Books, 2002.
Containing more than 200 Bible stories, retold by playwright Murray Watts with elegant illustrations by Helen Cann. This book has the design and drama of a modern classic. (Sessions 1-13)
The Easter Story, Brian Wildsmith, Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2000.
The story of the last days of Jesus' life as seen through the eyes of a small donkey. True to the biblical account. (Session 7)
The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq, Jeannette Winter, Orlando: Harcourt, Inc., 2004.
This true story from Iraq of a librarian’s struggle to save her community’s priceless collection of books shows the difference one person can make even in the hopelessness of war. The story connects children to world events in an identifiable and nonthreatening way. The book ends on a note of hope. (Sessions 1, 8)
The Tallest of Smalls, Max Lucado, Nashville: Tommy Nelson, 2009.
The people of Smallville learn that God loves and values them, large or small. Illustrations by Maria Monescillo are a great part of the charm of this book. (Session 12)
Story of the Selfish Giant, animated, 25 minutes, DVD, Vision Video, 2005.
A grandfather uses Oscar Wilde’s timeless tale to help explain God’s love to his granddaughter. As the selfish giant learns in this story of love and sacrifice, God’s unselfish gift encourages us to be filled with joy. (Sessions 5, 6, 7)
The Animated Passion Trilogy, 90 minutes on 3 DVDs, Anchor Bay, 2004.
Award winning videos that will help youngsters learn about the events surrounding the betrayal and crucifixion of Jesus, his resurrection, and his promised return. (Sessions 4–8)
The Easter Story, Carol Heyer, Ideals Children's Books, Nashville, 1990.
A biography of Jesus Christ focusing on the events of Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection. (Sessions 2–7)
The Littlest Angel's Easter, 26 minutes, DVD, Vancouver, BC: Lion's Gate, 2005.
Ryan moves from a big city to a small town and is having trouble making friends. With the help of the Littlest Angel, he discovers that miracles can happen when you open your heart. (Sessions 6, 7)
The Oak Inside the Acorn, Max Lucado, Tommy Nelson, Nashville, 2006.
The book written in parable form conveys the message: God made one version of you, so be the best you can be. Little Acorn grows into a big oak and finds his strong branches were just right for a special purpose. (Session 4)
The Story of Jesus for Children, 67 minutes, DVD, BCI/Encore, 2000.
Adapted from the Jesus film, this film depicts the gospel as seen through the eyes of children. They watch Jesus from the crowds, they follow him to see what this incredible man will do next. They see him betrayed, wrongly accused, crucified, and buried. But they remember his promise and believe they will see him again. (Sessions 1–8)
What if Zebras Lost Their Stripes?, John Reitano, Paulist Press, New York, 1998.
Wonderful color illustrations invite children with the questions “Why do zebras have stripes? And what if they lost their stripes?” This is an excellent discussion starter for the absurdity of racism and prejudice. (Session 13)
God's Love at Easter, Joy Morgan Davis, Concordia, St. Louis, 2002.
A colorful rhyming picture book that shows Jesus' love for all. (Session 2)
Jesus on the Cross, Victoria Parker, Southwater, London, 2003.
From the Bible Discoverer Series, this volume tells four Bible stories: the first Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, the crucifixion, and the ascension of Jesus. (Sessions 5, 6, 7)
My Best Friend, Joy V. Dueland, Christian Science Publishing Society, 2000.
Book helps children know that in every circumstance God loves them. (Session 2)
Praying With Our Feet, Lisa D. Weaver, Herald Press, Scottdale, Pa., 2005.
Story told by a young girl who takes part in a walk for peace with her parents and church family. (Session 9)
Signs of God’s Love: Baptism and Communion, Jeanne S. Fogle, Geneva Press, Philadelphia, 1984.
Simple text and bright pictures explain communion and baptism as practiced in the Christian church. (Session 5)
The Very First Lord’s Supper, Swanee Ballman, Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, 1997.
This 16-page book is a delightfully illustrated retelling of the first Lord’s Supper. (Session 5)
Beatrice’s Goat, Page McBrier, Atheneum for Young Readers, New York, 2001.
A young girl’s dream of attending school in her small Ugandan village is fulfilled after her family is given an income-producing goat. (Session 12)
Boxes for Katje, Candace Fleming, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, New York, 2003.
A young Dutch girl writes to her new American friend in thanks for the CARE package sent after World War II. Many more packages followed the first one. When the hard winter was over, a package was sent from Olst to Indiana. Based on fact. (Session 12)
Brother Juniper, Diane Gibfried, Clarion Books, New York, 2006.
Brother Juniper lives with seven other brothers and is the most generous of them all. Sometimes the others think he goes too far, but he truly reminds us all of what it means to be “the church.” Based on a true story. (Session 4)
Easter Eggs for Anya, Virginia Kroll, Zonderkidz, Grand Rapids, Mich., 2007.
Anya gets a big surprise when she finds abandoned goose eggs, which she then plans to use for the traditional Ukranian pysanky for Easter. Instructions for making pysanky for Easter and information about the tradition. (Session 7)
Give a Goat, Jan West Schrock, Tilbury House Publishers, Gardiner, Maine, 2008.
After hearing a story about a girl in Uganda whose life is changed for the better by the gift of a goat, a class of fifth-graders pulls together to raise funds to make a similar donation to someone in need. (Session 3)
How Can I Celebrate Passover?, 25 minutes, DVD, Vision Video, 2004.
Digger discovers the significance of Passover while helping his friend prepare the Seder meal. (Session 5)
He is Alive, Helen Haidle, Zonderkidz, Grand Rapids, Mich., 2001.
Jesus took one last trip to Jerusalem to finish his work on earth. Following the story of Jesus through this last week of his earthly life shows the reader how much he is loved. (Sessions 4, 5, 6)
Johnny Appleseed, Reeve Lindbergh, Little, Brown, New York, 1994.
John Chapman, alias Johnny Appleseed, was a Christian missionary. Book contains eye-catching illustrations, rhymed text. (Session 12)
Sarah’s Grandma Goes to Heaven, Maribeth Boelts, Zonderkidz, Grand Rapids, Mich., 2004.
A young girl comes to understand about death, funerals, and heaven when her beloved grandmother dies of cancer. (Session 8)
Saying Goodbye to Lulu, Corinne Demas, Little, Brown, Boston, 2004.
When her dog Lulu dies a girl grieves but then continues with life. (Session 6)
Ted Studebaker: A Man Who Loved Peace, Joy Hofacker Moore, Herald Press, Scottdale, Pa., 1987.
Trace the life of a conscientious objector who followed his religious beliefs in choosing not to fight, served in Vietnam as an agriculturist, and was killed by the Viet Cong. (Sessions 3, 4, 5, 9, 11, 13)
The Birds’ Gift, Ukranian Easter Story, retold by Eric A. Kimmel, Holiday House, New York, 1999.
Villagers take in a flock of golden birds nearly frozen by an early snow and are rewarded with beautifully decorated eggs the next spring. (Session 7)
The Children’s Illustrated Bible, Eve B. MacMaster, Herald Press, Scottdale, Pa., 2006.
This collection is rich in stories that teach, fascinate, and encourage young people. It retells the Bible stories with clear, simple language and has colorful artwork that takes children from reading to discovery. (Sessions 1-13)
The Legend of the Easter Egg, Lori Walburg, Zondervan, Grand Rapids, Mich., 1999.
While preparing for Easter in his small prairie town, Thomas hears the story of the resurrection of Jesus and discovers the meaning of new life through the symbolism of the Easter egg. An information page about the traditions and symbols of Lent and Easter is included. (Session 7)
The Story of Ruby Bridges, Robert Coles, Scholastic, New York, 1995.
Ruby must confront the hostility of segregationists when she becomes the first African American to integrate a white school. (Session 5)
The Tale of Three Trees, retold by Angela Elwell Hunt, Lion Children's Books, Colorado Springs, 1999.
The tale of three trees: a traditional folk tale. Each tree dreamed of what he wanted to become when grown up. In the end the dreams turned out different from what was expected. (Session 6, 7)
The View from Under the Pew, Diane Winters Johnson, Abingdon Press, Nashville, 2008.
A seeing-eye dog enables a blind person to pastor her church. (Session 1)
Torchlighters: The Richard Wurmbrand Story, animated, 30 minutes, DVD, Vision Video, 2008.
In war-torn Romania, churches survived only by giving allegiance to the atheistic Communists who were in control. This pastor was arrested, imprisoned and tortured for years because he refused to cave in and chose to speak up for Christ. After his release from prison, he founded The Voice of the Martyrs which continues to have an impact on the world today. (Sessions 9-13)
Walking with Jesus, Mary Clemens Meyer, Herald Press, Scottdale, Pa., 1992.
Twenty stories about real people who returned good for evil. (Chapter 9 for Session 12; Chapter 18 for Session 13)
Who is Sam Harrington?, Rick Osborne & K. Christie Bowler, Zonderkidz, Grand Rapids, Mich., 2000.
All over Coledale, children were doing nice things for each other because they had learned in Sunday School that’s what good Sam Harrington (Good Samaritan) would do! (Session 12)
You are Mine, Max Lucado, Crossways Books, Wheaton, Ill., 2001.
Punchinello, first introduced in You Are Special, learns a hard but necessary lesson in his new adventure: it’s not what you have that counts, but whose you are. (Sessions 2, 6)
An Angel for Solomon Singer, Cynthia Rylant, Orchard Books, New York, 1992.
Life in a New York hotel for men becomes more endurable for Solomon when he is greeted each day by the welcoming smile of the waiter at the Westway Café. (Session 6)
Because of Winn-Dixie, 106 minutes, DVD, Twentieth Century Fox, 2005.
A very wise 10-year-old girl and her preacher father move to a small southern town where she adopts a stray dog she names Winn-Dixie. The special bond between them grows and rubs off on the eccentric townspeople. Conflicts are resolved, hardened hearts softened, and community healing takes place. (Session 12)
Hero Tales (Volumes 1-4), Dave and Neta Jackson, Bethany House, Minneapolis, 1996; 2000.
This book presents the stories of those who worked to share the gospel with others. (Sessions 8-13)
*I Heard Good News Today, Cornelia Lehn, Faith & Life, Newton, Kan., 1983.
These stories for children show how God's messengers take the Good News of Jesus around the world. (Sessions 8-13)
Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom, Carole Weatherford, Hyperion, New York, 2006.
“I set the North star in the heavens and I mean for you to be free.” Harriet Tubman, who was born into slavery, felt she heard these words from God one summer night and she decided to escape. Kadir Nelson’s emotionally charged paintings accompany Weatherford’s lyrical telling of Tubman’s spiritual journey out of slavery as she feels she hears the voice of God guiding her north to freedom. (Sessions 5-13)
Seven Blind Mice, Ed Young, Philomel Books, New York, 1992.
Adaptation of the Indian fable of the blind man discovering different parts of an elephant and arguing about its appearance. (Session 1)
*The Last Chance Detectives, live action, 50-minute episodes, Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, 1994.
This DVD set includes three episodes of fast-paced adventures teaching children lessons in integrity, courage, and personal faith in God. (Session 5)
The Loving Arms of God, Anne Elizabeth Stickney, Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, Grand Rapids, Mich., 2001.
The author uses stories from the Bible to teach children important truths about how God continues to work with and care for people today. Each chapter also includes a section called “Meeting God,” which offers a verse to remember, some questions to discuss, and a suggestion for prayer. (Sessions 3-13)
Youth Adventure Series: The Outsider, 60 minutes, DVD, Vision Video, 2006.
Matt, an American boy trying to fit in at a British school, finds one person equally determined to stop him from joining his circle of friends. This story gives young people hope and encouragement to deal with trying times. (Sessions 5, 12)
The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy, Jeanne Birdsall, Knopf, New York, 2005.
This 2005 National Book Award winner tells the story of the Penderwick family during a summer vacation at a rental cottage on Arundel, a sprawling estate in Massachusetts. The spirited happenings of the four very different sisters and their botany professor father, who takes his daughters’ adventures in stride, illustrate a family who experiences love. (Session 2)
The Story of Easter, Christopher Doyle, Concordia, St. Louis, 2008.
The story of the week leading up to and including Easter and ending with Pentecost. (Session 7)
The Very First Easter, Paul L. Maier, Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, Mo., 1999.
Christopher learns important details about the miraculous Easter story that help him understand the season’s celebration. Available in paper and hardcover. (Session 7)
Uncle Jed's Barbershop, Margaree King Mitchell, Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, New York, 1993.
Time and again Uncle Jed sets aside his dream of opening his own barbershop to help others over the rough spots of life. (Session 12)
Why War Is Never a Good Idea, Alice Walker, Harper Collins Publishers, New York, 2007.
Poet and activist Alice Walker (The Color Purple) personifies the power and wanton devastation of war in this evocative poem. The compelling paintings illustrate this look at war's destructive nature and unforeseen consequences. (Session 13)
Coals of Fire, Elizabeth Bauman, Herald Press, Scottdale, Pa., 1954.
A collection of 14 stories of men and women who lived what they talked by doing good for evil. (Sessions 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
Nory Ryan’s Song, Patricia Reilly Giff, Delacorte Press, New York, 2000.
It is 1845 and Nory Ryan’s family has lived in Ireland for generations. A terrible blight attacks the potato crop. Faced with starvation, Nory must summon the courage and ingenuity to find a way to help her family survive. Also check out the sequel, Maggie’s Door, about the family’s emigration to America. (Session 12)
Amina's Blanket, Helen Dunmore, Crabtree Publishing, New York, 2003.
After helping to sew together a blanket to be sent to a country at war, Josie dreams of what life is like for the girls who will receive it. (Session 12)
Cups Held Out, Judith L. Roth, Herald Press, Scottdale, Pa., 2006.
A girl and her father drive from South Dakota to Mexico, where they encounter poor children and beggars. They ponder their feelings of guilt and their responsibility to those who live in poverty. An excellent resource to begin a discussion on how responsible we are and what can we do to help. (Session 4)
Coming Home, Max Lucado, Crossway Books, Wheaton, Ill., 2007.
Allegory on the second coming of Christ. Coming Home teaches faith, patience, God’s great love, and mercy. (Sessions 3, 7)
Helen Keller, George Sullivan, Scholastic, New York, 2001.
A biography of a woman who successfully dealt with her own disabilities to become a role model for millions. (Session 1)
Henry's Red Sea, Barbara Smucker, Herald Press, Scottdale, Pa., 1955.
The story of a boy's escape from Russia with his family who were Mennonite refugees during World War II. (Session 5)
Mr. Lincoln's Way, Patricia Polacco, Philomel Books, New York, 2001.
"Mean Gene" is a boy who needs a way out of trouble. The kindness and attention of Mr. Lincoln help Eugene overcome his intolerance. (Session 12)
Seven Brave Women, Betsy Hearne, Green Willow Books, New York, 1997.
The author tells of the courageous things the women in her family have done beginning with her Mennonite great, great, great-grandmother. (Session 5)
Through My Eyes, Ruby Bridges, Scholastic, New York, 1999.
Ruby Bridges tells her own story of what it was like to live through the racial fears and hatred of the 1960s. (Session 5)
Daily Life at the Time of Jesus, Miriam Feinberg Vamosh, Abingdon Press, Nashville, 2001.
The purpose of the book is to bring the reader as close to life as it was lived in the time of Jesus. The many vivid, original illustrations complement the text.
Food at the Time of the Bible, Miriam Feinberg Vamosh, Abingdon Press, Nashville, 2004.
The book contains an in-depth, easy-to-read survey of every aspect of food in the Bible accompanied by fascinating illustrations and photographs. Also includes authentic recipes from the time of Jesus.
International Children’s Bible Dictionary, Ronald Youngblood, Tommy Nelson, Nashville, 2006.
This is a fun and easy-to-use guide to the words, peoples, and places in the Bible.
Manners & Customs in the Bible, an Illustrated Guide to Daily Life in Bible Times, Victor H. Matthews, Hendrickson Publishers, Peabody, Mass., 2006
New color illustrations, maps, photos and diagrams make it easy to picture the world of Bible times. The third printing of this popular resource will help readers gain invaluable background information on the Bible’s culture, its people, and how they lived. Reading level is middler to youth.
Nelson’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Bible, John Drane, Nelson, Nashville, 2001.
The Jesus Encyclopedia, Lois Rock, Tommy Nelson, Nashville, 2005.
This is a well-illustrated and informative resource by a frequently published author, which would be very helpful to explain many aspects of life and customs in Jesus’ time. (Sessions 1-7)
The Nazareth Jesus Knew, Joel Kauffmann, Nazareth Village, Nazareth, Israel, 2005.
Nazareth Village was constructed to show believers and nonbelievers alike what Nazareth would have looked like in the days of Jesus. The book contains pictures and illustrations of the village, which can be visited today.
Welcome to Israel, Geraldine Mesenas & Frederick Fisher, Gareth Stevens Publishing, Milwaukee, Wis., 2001.
Presents information on the geography, history, government, economics, people, and culture of Israel.
