{"product_id":"the-good-samaritan-and-other-parables-isbn-9780823438884","title":"The Good Samaritan and Other Parables","description":"\u003cb\u003eBack in print, a collection of seventeen well-loved parables of Jesus,  from the bestselling author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eQuiet\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStrega Nona\u003c\/i\u003e, and many  more.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn simple, lyrical language, appropriate for young readers, Tomie dePaola introduces the best-known parables of Jesus, including the Mustard Seed, the Prodigal Son, and the Lost Sheep.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrated with bold, jewel-toned paintings inspired by early Christian art of the Romanesque period, this collection is perfect to share with families or classrooms as an introduction to these familiar Biblical tales.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally published as \u003ci\u003eThe Parables of Jesus\u003c\/i\u003e, this new edition features a graceful new design.Praise for the previous edition, \u003ci\u003eThe Parables of Jesus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"The palette of the illustrations has an intense, hand-mixed look; the pictures reveal clues about the stories' meanings. . . . entertaining, thought-provoking material for young readers. A luminous collection.\"—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eTomie  dePaola is the beloved Caldecott Honor- and Newbery Honor-winning  author and\/or illustrator of close to 250 books, including \u003ci\u003eStrega Nona\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eQuiet\u003c\/i\u003e.  Tomie was born in Connecticut and grew up there with his parents,  brother, and two sisters. He loved reading and books from an early age  and knew, when he was four, that he wanted to write and illustrate  stories when he grew up. Tomie is the recipient of numerous awards and  honors, including the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award from the American  Library Association for his \"substantial and lasting contribution to  literature for children,\" the Smithson Medal from the Smithsonian  Institution, the Regina Medal from the Catholic Library Association, and  the Kerlan Award from the University of Minnesota for his \"singular  attainment in children’s literature.\" He was nominated for the Hans  Christian Andersen Award in illustration and has received the New  Hampshire’s Governor’s Arts Award of Living Treasure.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304729366757,"sku":"NP9780823438884","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823438884.jpg?v=1767739597","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-good-samaritan-and-other-parables-isbn-9780823438884","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}