“In the beginning, the world was empty. Darkness was everywhere. But God had a plan…” Large print, easy words, short sentences and colorful artwork make this book a delight for children from preschool to Grade 2. The artwork is a cheerful cartoon style, lively but reverent. Children will enjoy the illustrations of Noah helping the elephant onto the ark, Jonah praying inside the fish, Jesus carrying back the lost sheep and all the rest. Includes 48 Old Testament stories and 46 New Testament stories. Hardcover, 6 x 8, 510 pages. (2016)