Glenys Nellist is one of my favourite authors - I love the way she tells a story! There's so much truth, love and hope woven into her texts. This story bible, I Wonder: Exploring God's Grand Story has been out a couple of years, but it is a breath of fresh air, bringing both familiar and less well known bible accounts to life through Glenys Nellist's wonderful way with words.
There are 30 stories and many are written from different characters' points of view so we can consider Miriam's experience of the parting of the Red Sea, Rahab's life being transformed as the walls of Jericho fall and the servant girl in Naaman's house playing a key role in his healing.
Alessandra Fusi's illustrations are dynamic and stunning. They open you up to bible times and draw you into the emotions and experiences of those involved in each story.
Glenys' message that God is overflowing with love and yearns to be deeply involved in our lives resounds through every story. Each one culminates in three intriguing 'I Wonder' thoughts that enable you and the child in your life to go deeper into the story and ultimately into the heart of God. These wonderings make this bible unique, offering open-ended, child-led perspectives on each story and will, I believe, create beautiful opportunities for families to encounter the Godhead.
Children absolutely love to wonder! Harness this God-given tendency by investing in this bible and let your family's hearts, minds and spirits open up to the presence and love of Jesus!
Brilliant for inquisitive 4-8 year olds! Plus there are two free activity packs to accompany it on Glenys' website! Check them out here.
I Wonder... if God's Holy Spirit is with me right now... where I might find it easiest to listen to God... what great things God might do through me.
I Wonder, Exploring God's Grand Story by Glenys Nellist, Epilogue
