Abraham and Sarah

About this book

A promise as big as the stars!God asked Abraham to leave his home and travel to a land he had never seen. Abraham trusted God and set out with his wife, Sarah. They journeyed far, built altars to worship God, and waited year after year for the family God had promised them.Then one night, God took Abraham outside and said, "Look up at the stars and count them. Your family will be that many!" Would Abraham and Sarah's long wait ever end?Retold from Genesis 12-21 with warm watercolor-style illustrations, this gentle Bible story helps children discover that God keeps his promises, even when the wait feels long.Inside this book: A simple, child-friendly retelling of Abraham and Sarah's journey of faith Bilingual Tigrinya-English text on every page 32 pages of full-color illustrations Themes of faith, trust, patience and God's faithfulness A lovely read-aloud for ages 5-10, and a meaningful gift for Sunday school, bedtime, baptisms and birthdays. It is especially made for Eritrean and Ethiopian (Habesha) families raising children who are learning to read Tigrinya and English.Look for more bilingual Tigrinya-English stories from Ge'ez Kids.