The Parish Church of St George the Martyr, Waterlooville
Whether you are thinking of books for yourself or to give as a gift at Christmas, there is a huge choice available generally. For those who like to give and/or receive Christian books, here are a few suggestions.
The Story of the Holy Land. A Visual History by Peter Walker.
Laid out in a stunning series of colour spreads, the history of the Holy Land -
Ref 9173 (Lion) £12.99
Haphazard by Starlight. A poem a day from Advent to Epiphany by Janet Morley.
Like the magi who travelled a long distance to search out the infant Jesus, and who took some wrong turnings, we too have a journey to undertake, before we find that we have “Walked haphazard by starlight straight into the kingdom of heaven” U.A.Fanthorpe, BC:AD
Here is an opportunity to engage in a pilgrimage of the heart. Each day -
Ref 9216 (SPCK) £7.99
Inside the Christmas Story by Melanie Bash.
If you are troubled by the loss of ‘Christ’ in ‘Christmas’; and by the noise, pressure and materialism of secular Advent, this book will help you to read and think about Advent and Christmas in a new way. Co-
Angel Origami
Yes, I know this is not a reading book as such but it is in keeping with the season! This book includes 15 sheets of origami paper and detailed instructions as well as inspiring photographs, enabling readers to make 15 brilliant origami angels. Though the author refers to origami’s connection with Zen principles, this book essentially is a practical guide offering a satisfying challenge to origami fans.
Ref 4044 (Watkins) £7.99
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A colourful board book with a simple before-
My Own Little Christmas Story
The sweet, simple and sincere retelling of the Christmas story is perfect for the under 5s, introducing them to the great story at the heart of the festival and its message of love.
Ref 8774 (Lion) £3.49
The Lion Storyteller Christmas Book by Bob Hartman and Krisztina Kallai Nagy.
This festive selection of stories about all aspects of the Christmas season includes retellings of folk tales, Bible stories and legends from around the world. Many of these stories show how popular Christmas traditions came about.
This book is arranged in three sections: Stories from the Bible, Stories of Christmas Traditions; and Christmas Tales and Legends.
Ref 8848 (Lion) £8.99
All suggestions taken from the Autumn 2013 issue of Aslan Christian Books. Telephone 08453 679676. Or I can order for you.
Happy, Holy Christmas everyone.
Lynn Winter
Christmas Edition 2013