Bøker av Beverley Rayner

In the everyday details of life, God is present. When we slow down and enjoy nature's simplest pleasures, they call to us, and we find ourselves in wonder at their design and unique purpose. Every single bud and singing bird reminds us that God is at work and cares about the smallest details of life. Most of all, each person is unique and special, made in the image of God. Children especially need this timeless reminder. This picture book, written for children ages 5-9, will also appeal to adults as a unique gift. Readers will delight in turning each new page and will want to re-read the truths of prose woven with stunning imagery. A Seed is a Promise is illustrated by seventeen artists from many countries and will appeal to believers in God from all walks of life.

Award-winning children's authorBeverleyRayner and artist illustrator James Hensman have teamed together to produce acleverly-told and colorfully-illustrated childrens adaption of the well-knownparable of the wise and foolish builders. Based on Jesus parable in Matthew,chapter seven the book teaches with a narrative that will appeal to a youngaudience ages five-eight, without diminishing the integrity and intent ofJesus words. Barclay and Berk can build just about anything,from sandboxes to jungle gyms, but right now, they both need a house. Barclayplunges into his project with eager decisiveness, while Berk is cautious withmaking each building choice. When their springtime of hope turns into a stormywinter gale, Barclay discovers the valuable lesson that enthusiasm alone maynot be enough to keep your walls from falling down.