Lists of Stories and Programs for Story Hours eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 100 pages of information about Lists of Stories and Programs for Story Hours.

Lists of Stories and Programs for Story Hours eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 100 pages of information about Lists of Stories and Programs for Story Hours.

  Bible stories retold by L.L.  Weedon.

    Retold simply but not without dignity.

  Bible stories.  Old Testament; with an introduction
  and notes by R.G.  Moulton.

    “Stories in the language of Scripture, altered only by
    omissions.”

  Bible stories in Bible language, by E.T.  Potter.

  Similar in plan to the Moulton and Tappan editions.

  Garden of Eden, by G. Hodges.

    Stories from the first nine books of the Old Testament. 
    Somewhat modern in spirit.  Contains:  The Creation; Story of
    Noah; Story of Abraham; Story of Joseph; Story of Moses;
    Stories of Gideon and Samson; Story of David; Story of Ruth;
    Story of Samuel.

  Old, old story book, compiled from the Old Testament by E.M.  Tappan.

    The Bible text is followed literally, omissions being made
    for the sake of clearness.

  Old Testament stories, selected for the children by E. Chisholm.

    Retains the dignity and simplicity of the Bible narrative. 
    Contains:  Story of Abraham; Story of Joseph; Story of Moses.

  Stories from the Old Testament for children, by H.S.B.  Beale.

Told in the language of the Bible save where the abridgment requires explanation from the author.  Contains:  Story of Abraham; Story of Joseph; Story of Moses; Stories of Gideon and Samson; Story of David; Story of Solomon; Little Samuel.

  Story of the Bible, by C. Foster.

    “Told in simple language adapted to all ages, but especially
    to the young.”

  Story of the chosen people, by H.A.  Guerber.

    A direct, historical narrative having considerable background.

STORIES FROM THE NEW TESTAMENT.

1.  The child Jesus.

    The birth of Jesus—­The flight into Egypt—­The return to
    Nazareth—­The boy in the temple.

2.  The beginning of Jesus’ ministry.

    Jesus’ baptism—­His temptation—­Choosing His disciples—­The
    miracle of the fishes.

3.  Miracles.

    The man with palsy—­At the pool of Bethesda—­The man with the
    withered hand—­The sermon on the mount.

4.  Other miracles.

    He heals the son of the widow of Nain—­Jairus’ daughter—­He
    feeds the multitude—­He walks on the sea—­He raises Lazarus
    from the dead.

5.  Parables.

    The lost sheep—­The prodigal son—­The sower—­The story of the
    Good Samaritan—­Jesus blesses little children.

6.  Last events in Jesus’ life on earth.

    His betrayal by Judas—­His crucifixion—­The women at the
    tomb—­His resurrection from the dead—­The last supper—­His
    ascension into heaven.

7.  St. Stephen, the first martyr. 
      St. Peter’s vision.

8.  Story of St. Paul.

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