Nine stories full of humor, surprise, fear and wonder, peopled by characters who are just like you, and yet very, very different.

In this companion volume to Stories from the Life of Jesus, Celia Barker Lottridge brings her gifts as an award-winning storyteller to the Jewish Bible, while Gary Clement's illustrations bring a freshness and vitality to the resonant stories.

Celia Barker Lottridge provides a powerful retelling of the events in Jesus' life and the stories he told, while Linda Wolfsgruber's stunning illustrations reflect a deep familiarity with the Bible and the rich artistic iconography.

Drawing inspiration from sources the world over, Celia Barker Lottridge searched out tales that had all the magic properties of the old favorites, and has crafted a new nursery classic.

A gorgeous compendium of stories, pictures, poetry, songs and information celebrating winter and all its festivals.

When I Went to the Library reminds everyone -- especially children -- that the influence of libraries and books is alive and, like this memorable collection of stories, it is worth celebrating.