The Children of God Storybook Bible
Desmond Tutu retells more than fifty of his most beloved stories, artfully highlighting God’s desire for all people to love one another and to find peace and forgiveness in their hearts. Many of the finest artists from around the world have been selected to illustrate the stories. In an attempt to create the first truly global Bible for children, the artists have been invited to portray the stories with the style and richness of their own culture. Their stunning color illustrations allow readers to experience the Bible stories as if they were there—with Adam and Eve in the garden, with Noah on the ark, with Abraham in the desert, and with Jesus on the mountaintop. Every story shows how God works through history and ends with a short prayer, which personalizes the message for each reader’s own life. The Children of God Storybook Bible is available in a hardcover binding, Ebook, Spanish translation, audio download, and now in a deluxe edition. This very special edition includes the hardcover book and two enhanced audio CDs narrated by Archbishop Tutu, packaged in a slipcase box. Tutu’s wisdom, compassion, and sense of humor shine throughout, as he reminds us that “We are all God’s children.”
Archbishop Desmond Tutu was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his lifelong struggle to bring equality, justice, and peace to his native country of South Africa. In 1986, he was elected Archbishop of Cape Town, the highest position in the Anglican Church in Southern Africa. Tutu is currently the Chair of The Elders, an independent group of global leaders who are working to promote the shared interests of humanity. In 2009 Tutu received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s highest civilian honor. He is known for his great love for children, as well as his powerful and profound understanding of the message of Jesus Christ. The Archbishop lives in South Africa with his wife, Leah. They have four children and seven grandchildren.
“In the spirit of celebrating children all over the world, each illustrator in this book has been invited to draw on their own unique and rich cultural heritage in their portrayal of these Biblical stories. Their art is truly a marvelous reflection of how we are all made in God’s image.” –(Archbishop) Desmond Tutu
“The Children of God Storybook Bible is a wonderful way to introduce my young grandchildren to our Christian faith.” – President Jimmy Carter
“Magnificently illustrated and beautifully written Scriptural wisdom from one of the church’s greatest heroes. This book is the one children’s book that every Christian family should own. This book will serve as the main devotional book for my children in the upcoming year. In the Children of God Storybook Bible, Bishop Tutu presents Biblical truths reflecting a much-needed global perspective.” – Soong-Chan Rah, Professor at North Park Theological Seminary and author of The Next Evangelicalism
“Desmond Tutu speaks to children and their elders in an inspiring and beautiful retelling of many of the central stories of the Bible. The artwork is a strong partner to the stories, and supports the challenge of the prayer that closes each one.”
The Most Reverend Katharine Jefferts Schori
Presiding Bishop and Primate, The Episcopal Church
