This new addition to the Read and Share TM brand contains 40 stories. The Read and Share Toddler Bible is a delightful way to introduce little ones ages one to four to God’s Word. Gwen Ellis’s engaging retelling of Bible stories along with Steve Smallman’s colorful art communicate God’s Word clearly to small tots with short attention spans. Stories from both the Old and New Testaments include all-time favorites ranging from Creation, Noah, Moses, Abraham, Isaac, Joseph, David, to Jesus’ birth, miracles, death, and resurrection. Gwen Ellis has been writing and editing all kinds of books for many years. Her Read and Share Bible and its ancillary products have sold more than 1.3 million units. Gwen is fierce in her endeavor to communicate the Word of God to kids, and she is the proud mother of two adult children and two wonderful grandchildren. Read and Share Toddler Bible By Gwen Ellis Thomas Nelson Copyright © 2009 Thomas Nelson, Inc. All right reserved. ISBN: 978-1-4003-1464-5 Contents In the Beginning Genesis 1-2...................................................10Adam and Eve and the Sneaky Snake Genesis 2:8-3:19.............................16Out of the Garden Genesis 3:14-24..............................................22Noah and the Big Boat Genesis 6:5-7:17.........................................24In and Out of the Boat Genesis 7:17-9:17.......................................30Abram and the New Land Genesis 12:1-7; 17:1-16; 22:17..........................36A Baby for Abraham and Sarah Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7...........................40Rebekah and the Ten Camels Genesis 24..........................................46Jacob and Esau Genesis 25:19-34; 27:1-28:5.....................................50Jacob Is Tricked Genesis 28:5; 29:1-30.........................................54Joseph and His Brothers Genesis 37:1-8.........................................58Joseph and His Beautiful Coat Genesis 37:3, 12-28; 39:1-20.....................62Joseph Helps a King Genesis 40-45..............................................68Baby Moses Exodus 1:22-2:3.....................................................76The Good Sister Exodus 2:4-10..................................................80Moses Leads the People Exodus 3:10; 13:20-22; 14...............................82The Donkey That Talked Numbers 22..............................................86Joshua and the Wall Joshua 3-6.................................................90David and the Sheep 1 Samuel 16:11; Psalm 23...................................96David, the Youngest Boy 1 Samuel 16:1-13.......................................100David and the Giant 1 Samuel 17................................................104The Birds Feed Elijah 1 Kings 16:29-17:6.......................................108Elisha Helps People 2 Kings 4:42-44; 4:38-41; 4:8-37...........................112A Baby Prince 2 Kings 11-12....................................................118Daniel in the Lions' Den Daniel 6:1-23.........................................120Mary and the Angel Luke 1:26-38................................................126Joseph Marries Mary Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:27; 2:1-7..........................130God's Baby Boy Luke 2:1-7......................................................136Sleepy, Sleepy Shepherds Luke 2:8-20...........................................138Presents for the Baby Matthew 2:1-12...........................................142Where Is Jesus? Luke 2:41-51...................................................144Jesus Heals a Little Boy Luke 18:15-17; John 4:46-53...........................150Jesus Helps a Little Girl Mark 5:22-43.........................................154A Little Boy with a Lunch John 6:1-13..........................................158Jesus Meets a Little Man Luke 19:1-6...........................................162One Lost Sheep Luke 15:3-7.....................................................166Jesus and the Donkey Luke 19:28-38; John 12:12-16..............................172Jesus Is Alive Luke 23:50-24:32; Matthew 28:1-10...............................178Jesus Goes to Heaven Luke 24:33-53; Acts 1:6-11................................186Jesus Loves You Luke 18:15-17..................................................190 Chapter One OLD Testament Genesis 1-2 In the Beginning God made everything. He made the warm sun to light up the day. He made the moon to light up the night. He made all the pretty stars too. God made puffy clouds and flowers and trees. God made wiggly fishes. Splish! Splash! God made big birds and little birds. Flap! Flap! God made all the animals-puppies, kitties, bears, and many, many more. God made man. "Hello, Adam." Then God made woman. "Hello, Eve." God was happy! PARENTS: Help your little one use pictures of animals and flowers from old magazines to make a collage. Together name each of the animals and flowers, and then thank God for making them. Genes