For Kids: Jesus Moments: Esther - Finding Jesus in the Story of Queen Esther
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Bible stories · KIDS · heroes of the bible
Jesus Moments: Esther
Finding jesus in the story of Esther
By Alison Mitchell (Author) and Noah Warnes (Illustrator)
Published by The Good Book Co.
ABOUT THIS BOOK:
This fun, interactive resource will give children skills to read the Bible as they connect the stories and learn that the whole Bible is about Jesus.
Moments in Esther's story when something in the story is a little bit like Jesus are signposted with symbols that children need to spot, helping them to understand the relationship between the Old and New Testaments.
Written by Alison Mitchell, the award-winning author of Jesus and the Lions’ Denand The One O’Clock Miracle, and beautifully illustrated. This book makes a great gift for children 4-7 years old. Can also be used for children’s ministry in church.
My Thoughts:
Queen Esther is one of our favorite Bible Stories and this new addition to the Jesus Moments collection is fantastic! With beautiful depictions of Esther’s time in King Xerxes palace, this book covers the highlights of the Biblical account of Esther while comparing many of the moments in that story to the life of Jesus, the greatest Rescuer of all time.
This is a story of courage and of faith. My daughter (almost 7) adored this story as the wicked Haman hatches a plan to have all the Jewish people of the time killed. But, Queen Esther bravely approaches the King and reveals the vicious plan, thwarting Haman’s attempts and saving her cousin Mordecai and the Jewish people.
There are several parallels that this book connects for young readers, making the connection between Jesus’ story and that of Queen Esther in a simple, easy to understand way. It encourages children’s hearts and minds and draws deep illustrations that will stick with them.
The book is interactive, short, easy to read and exciting! It's appropriate for boys and girls, as well.
With vibrant, expressive illustrations, this book offers thick, durable pages and a solid hardcover. It comes highly recommended from our family to yours and would be great for any child’s library, including children’s ministry programs, in homeschool and private schools.
Want More Jesus Moments? Check Out The Story of David, Too!
In this book, readers will discover bits and pieces of Jesus’ story in the life of David from the Old Testament in the same engaging, interactive way as the Moses book above. From the same publisher and author, you’ll want this entire series for your own!
