What is it like to lose something very precious? Is having lots of money really important? Discover the stories that Jesus told about listening and forgiveness, using talents and being prepared in these engaging retellings of the top ten most popular parables that children enjoy hearing read aloud. Each story begins with a short phrase that encapsulates the message and then is retold with warmth and sincerity. The stories are designed to be read as individual episodes in just five minutes each - perfect for bedtime or reading to a group of children. Nadine Wickenden's fun illustrations, which make use of textiles, bring the faithful retellings alive with lots to explore and engage a child's imagination. The stories are: The Sower and the Seed, The Rich Fool, The Great Feast, The Lost Coin, The Prodigal Son, The Widow and the Judge, The Unforgiving Steward, The Workers in the Vineyard, The Foolish Bridesmaids, and The Three Servants.

Charlotte Ryton (Author) Charlotte Ryton is a religious studies teacher with a special interest in helping her students understand the Bible and church history. She began retelling stories from the Bible to engage pupils at her school. She has also published fiction chapter books for middle-grade readers. Nadine Wickenden (Illustrator) Since graduating from Brighton, Nadine Wickenden has worked on advertising, packaging and editorial commissions, as well as children's picture books. Her style incorporates traditional watercolour and mixed media collage. She has a passion for textiles and colour, and loves being able to swap back and forth between her brushes and her scissors and glue.