One Perfect Plan

The Bible's Big Story in Tiny Poems

Illustrated by Alina Chau
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On sale Oct 17, 2023 | 40 Pages | 9780593579398

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A visually stunning picture book that introduces young readers to the Bible with poetry and art, exploring the entire story in one sitting!

“Chau’s beautiful, flowing illustrations bring to life the story of the Bible told in Ling’s short rhymes.”—School Library Journal

WINNER OF THE SILVER MEDAL FOR THE FLORIDA AUTHORS AND PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT’S BOOK AWARD • FINALIST FOR THE AWSA GOLDEN SCROLL AWARD

One word—
then light breaks into darkness;
the sky, the seas, and life—how wondrous!

Start with memorable Old Testament stories, from Adam and Eve, Noah and the Flood to Daniel and the Lion's Den. Then explore iconic stories from the New Testament including the birth of Jesus, His death and resurrection, and the promise of new life in Christ!
 
Named one of the best picture books of the year by Imagination Soup, One Perfect Plan is a fun, accessible retelling of biblical tales that:
 
• Introduces children to a rich biblical faith through poetry 
• Offers easy-to-memorize poems, each three to six lines long
• Makes a perfect Baptism or Communion gift
One word—
then light breaks into darkness;
the sky, the seas, and life—how wondrous!

One garden—
here’s Eden, where God’s creatures roam;
see Adam and Eve in their glorious home.

One serpent—
he says, “You surely won’t die.”
A bite of the fruit reveals
Satan’s lie.

One world—
now broken as sin enters in.
How will our Father restore
it again?

One God—
whose plan is perfect and true—
will bring new life to me and to you.
© Stacy Murphy
Nancy Tupper Ling is a children’s author, poet, bookseller, and librarian. Her most recent books are One Perfect Plan: The Bible's Big Story in Tiny Poems and a collection of poetry entitled For Every Little Thing: Poems and Prayers to Celebrate the Day, which she coauthored with June Cotner and was a Junior Library Guild Gold selection. Nancy is a bookseller at Blue Bunny Books, and lives with her family in Walpole, Massachusetts. View titles by Nancy Tupper Ling

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A visually stunning picture book that introduces young readers to the Bible with poetry and art, exploring the entire story in one sitting!

“Chau’s beautiful, flowing illustrations bring to life the story of the Bible told in Ling’s short rhymes.”—School Library Journal

WINNER OF THE SILVER MEDAL FOR THE FLORIDA AUTHORS AND PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT’S BOOK AWARD • FINALIST FOR THE AWSA GOLDEN SCROLL AWARD

One word—
then light breaks into darkness;
the sky, the seas, and life—how wondrous!

Start with memorable Old Testament stories, from Adam and Eve, Noah and the Flood to Daniel and the Lion's Den. Then explore iconic stories from the New Testament including the birth of Jesus, His death and resurrection, and the promise of new life in Christ!
 
Named one of the best picture books of the year by Imagination Soup, One Perfect Plan is a fun, accessible retelling of biblical tales that:
 
• Introduces children to a rich biblical faith through poetry 
• Offers easy-to-memorize poems, each three to six lines long
• Makes a perfect Baptism or Communion gift

Excerpt

One word—
then light breaks into darkness;
the sky, the seas, and life—how wondrous!

One garden—
here’s Eden, where God’s creatures roam;
see Adam and Eve in their glorious home.

One serpent—
he says, “You surely won’t die.”
A bite of the fruit reveals
Satan’s lie.

One world—
now broken as sin enters in.
How will our Father restore
it again?

One God—
whose plan is perfect and true—
will bring new life to me and to you.

Author

© Stacy Murphy
Nancy Tupper Ling is a children’s author, poet, bookseller, and librarian. Her most recent books are One Perfect Plan: The Bible's Big Story in Tiny Poems and a collection of poetry entitled For Every Little Thing: Poems and Prayers to Celebrate the Day, which she coauthored with June Cotner and was a Junior Library Guild Gold selection. Nancy is a bookseller at Blue Bunny Books, and lives with her family in Walpole, Massachusetts. View titles by Nancy Tupper Ling

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