Take a front row seat along with the animals who watch as a terrible shadow mars God's perfect world yet redemption is not far behind!
While two newly created rock badgers explore their growing world, they encounter a dark foe the great dragon, the serpent of old. The sinister creature interrupts the badgers' joyful exploration of the growing landscape to reveal his wicked plan to destroy God's creation. When the enemy takes flight, the badgers race to warn Adam and Eve of the impending danger. With every thunderous flap of wings, the serpent draws closer to his perch in the forbidden tree. Will the badgers make it in time to expose the evil plan?
The Shadow and the Promise by bestselling author Marty Machowski follows the adventures of the animals who witness the events of Genesis and Exodus unfold before them. Join badgers in the Garden of Eden, an array of animals in the Ark, groundhogs at Babel, Abraham's donkey, sheep from Joseph's herd, the cats in the palace in Egypt, and a dog and oxen present at the Passover.
"I can hardly wait to share The Shadow and the Promise with our grandchildren. What a creative way to engage the imagination and stir the interest of children in telling key narratives from Genesis and Exodus. We parents and grandparents can find such help in applying these stories in a Christ-focused way by tapping into the included questions and answers."
Larry E. McCall, author of Grandparenting with Grace: Living the Gospel with the Next Generation
"The Shadow and the Promise captivates young (and older) minds while recounting significant stories from Genesis and Exodus. All three of my children asked for 'just one more chapter' again and again! The questions at the ends really turned reading the book into incredible discipleship time!"
Megan Jenkins, Owner of His Kids Company
"In his typical creative and gospel-centered style, Marty traces the biblical storyline throughout redemptive history from the ground level. The Shadow and the Promise will make you laugh, think deeply, and help young people truly appreciate God's grace in creation, the fall, and Exodus all from the perspective of animals in the story."
Leo Parris, Pastor of Community and Care of Covenant Fellowship Church, Glen Mills, PA
"The Shadow and the Promise is unlike other biblical fiction in the best way. It doesn't add to or embellish the stories in Scripture but faithfully retells them alongside an easily distinguishable fictional storyline of eyewitness animals. Read these wonderful retellings to not only delight children but also to show them how these events are a shadow and a promise of Christ."
Korrie Johnson, Good Book Mom, Christian children's book reviewer at goodbookmom.com
"With his trademark creativity, a Bible teacher's deft touch, and a heart that beats for the next generation, Marty has crafted another wonderful story that is sure to delight young readers and sow seeds of eternity in their hearts."
Joshua Cooley, New York Times bestselling author of I Can't Believe My Eyes!, the Heroes of the Bible Devotional, and more
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A wonderful book that is entertaining for the kids! Love that it is factual to the Bible, but from the viewpoint of the animals.
Great book! Not only is the story well done, the cover, font, everything was fantastic!
The Shadow and the Promise covers select Bible stories from creation to the Passover, told from the perspective of the animals. The animals really kept my kids engaged and added humor without compromising the biblical accounts of these stories. We loved Daniel the dove who showed up in every chapter to explain how each story points to Gods redemption plan as he answers the animals questions. This book is definitely worth buying! Perfect for morning basket during homeschool, family devotions or for independent readers.
The Shadow and the Promise covers select Bible stories from creation to the Passover, told from the perspective of the animals. The animals really kept my kids engaged and added humor without compromising the biblical accounts of these stories. We loved Daniel the dove who showed up in every chapter to explain how each story points to Gods redemption plan as he answers the animals questions. This book is definitely worth buying! Perfect for morning basket during homeschool, family devotions or for independent readers.
The Shadow and the Promise covers select Bible stories from creation to the Passover, told from the perspective of the animals. The animals really kept my kids engaged and added humor without compromising the biblical accounts of these stories. We loved Daniel the dove who showed up in every chapter to explain how each story points to Gods redemption plan as he answers the animals questions. This book is definitely worth buying! Perfect for morning basket during homeschool, family devotions or for independent readers.
Liked that it showed the events from the Bible but from the animals view.
Liked that it showed the events from the Bible but from the animals view.
A cute book for children! I was interested to go through it, in case it ever gets translated in Rumanian. For small children it might get them confused with what the Bible says and what comes from the author’s imagination. For kids that are over 10 years old this book might be a great plus for the Bible reading. The idea of following the animal’s perspective through the Biblie stories made me interested in the books content.
A cute book for children! I was interested to go through it, in case it ever gets translated in Rumanian. For small children it might get them confused with what the Bible says and what comes from the author’s imagination. For kids that are over 10 years old this book might be a great plus for the Bible reading. The idea of following the animal’s perspective through the Biblie stories made me interested in the books content.
This book is so cute! We have five little girls between the ages of 10 and 2. I started to read a chapter a night with them and they loved it. Such a great way to spark creativity as well as biblical conversations. I highly recommend this book as well as anything from this author. Everything we’ve used from this author has been outstanding.
