With an easy-to-read text and lots of illustrations packed full of character, this treasury of Bible stories is designed to introduce young readers to the great stories that have shaped western culture. In The Lion First Book of Bible Stories, 18 stories are retold from the Old and New Testaments, covering the Bible's most well-known events and best-loved people, from Creation to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. Along with Barbara Vagnozzi's bright illustrations which fill the pages, these easy retellings are compellingly child-friendly throughout.