{"product_id":"the-book-of-belonging-bible-stories-for-kind-and-contemplative-kids-spiral-bound-mariko-clark-and-rachel-eleanor","title":"The Book of Belonging: Bible Stories for Kind and Contemplative Kids (Spiral Bound)","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMariko Clark \u003c\/b\u003eis a Japanese American author, mother, and storyteller on a mission to help kids embrace diversity and wonder. Her time as an editor with National Geographic Learning sharpened her ability to make complex topics accessible and engaging. She equips kids and caregivers with spiritual resources to navigate the messy middle, wrestle with tough questions, and find community in the journey. Mariko lives outside of Indianapolis with her husband and three sweet and spicy kids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRachel Eleanor\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator known for doodles of questing travelers, friendly spirits, and all manner of creatures. She uses drawing as a way to explore the wilderness within and without, focusing on themes of spirituality and mindfulness. Her whimsical characters have inhabited books and stationery, championed brands, and even bedecked beverages. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, son, and tabby cat, where they enjoy taking long walks, picking flowers, and cooking with their friends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\"Biblical stories presenting a moving message, contemplative questions, and captivating illustrations.\" \u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"One of the reasons I'm excited about \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Belonging\u003c\/i\u003e is because I share a passionate vision for freeing Scripture from some of the limiting expressions to which it has been confined.\" \u003cb\u003e--Emily P. Freeman, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHow to Walk into a Room\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"This book is a masterpiece. And I don't use that word lightly. . . . It's mindful, experiential, and unlike any other storybook Bible I've ever read. It's thoughtfully illustrated. It's safe for kids of all ages. It's informative and hopeful and interesting. You might buy this book for a child and then keep it for yourself and buy another copy for the kid. It's that good. It's that beautiful. If you and your family engage the Christian faith in any way, this book should be on your bookshelves. I cannot say enough about it.\" \u003cb\u003e--Matthew Paul Turner, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling children's author\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\" \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Belonging\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the most important projects coming our way. If we can show our kids a more inclusive world, then maybe we won't have to spend so much time unlearning as adults, and that excites me.\" \u003cb\u003e--Brit Barron, pastor, comedian, author of \u003ci\u003eWorth It\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDo You Still Talk to Grandma?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"If the Bible has been weaponized against you but you long to love it, I cannot possibly recommend this highly enough.\" \u003cb\u003e--Erin Moon, host of the \u003ci\u003eFaith Adjacent\u003c\/i\u003e podcast\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"As a pastor, I love the Bible. Unfortunately, too many people uncritically endorse and assume whiteness and uncritically glorify violence. I'm excited by \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Belonging\u003c\/i\u003e's vision for a fresh story Bible that is more inclusive and contemplative.\" \u003cb\u003e--Sean Isaac Palmer, pastor, author, Enneagram teacher\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\" \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Belonging\u003c\/i\u003e is unlike any children's Bible I have read. As a parent, I love that the stories are engaging and participative for children and parents alike. As a Bible scholar, I appreciate that the stories remain faithful to the original context and key themes of the biblical narratives. With its beautiful storytelling and its strong academic foundation, this book is truly a gift for families who have tried and failed to find a thoughtful--and solidly researched--children's Bible.\" \u003cb\u003e--Jennifer Garcia Bashaw, professor of New Testament Studies, Campbell University, and Nerd-in-Residence, The Bible for Normal People \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautifully illustrated Bible storybook to help the next generation of kids understand the rich diversity of God's people, emphasizing identity, contemplation, and wonder.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Book of Belonging\u003c\/i\u003e is designed for families seeking a Bible storybook that reflects the diversity of God's people and for every reader seeking a more expansive and wondrous view of God. The thoughtful text and rich illustrations present some of Scripture's most important and overlooked stories--including many female-centered ones--alongside old favorites reimagined to convey greater inclusivity, diversity, and historical representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough narratives, mindful practices, and guided wonder moments, children and grown-ups alike will learn who God is and be reminded over and over that God tells each of us, \"You are Beloved, you Belong, and you are Delightful.\" Because when it comes to the love of God, everyone belongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Book of Belonging \u003c\/i\u003efeatures\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e- Forty-two Bible stories: \u003c\/b\u003etwenty from the Old Testament, twenty-two from the New Testament \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Rich, vibrant illustrations on every page, \u003c\/b\u003eshowcasing a variety of body shapes, ages, abilities, and skin colors \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Historically accurate depictions of Jesus and God's people, \u003c\/b\u003eincluding original Hebrew and Greek names \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Lifelong lessons that make it a perfect gift!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/01\/2024 (EAN 9780593580318, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Clark, Mariko\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Convergent Children's\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e September 24, 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Juvenile Nonfiction|Religion|Biblical Reference\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Bible stories, English|Bible stories\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593580318\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e B0DHWG4RBJISBN\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780593580318\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Convergent Children's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51085920895254,"sku":"SP-9780593580318","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9780593580318_spiral.png?v=1774949024","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/the-book-of-belonging-bible-stories-for-kind-and-contemplative-kids-spiral-bound-mariko-clark-and-rachel-eleanor","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}