parables

Joe is a guru who dispenses wisdom to pilgrims who travel far distances to seek his advice on life and happiness.

Kino, a poor Mexican pearl-diver, believes he has received the answer to his prayers when he finds a great pearl worth a fortune, but it is not long before tragedy follows.

"In The Milk Woman and Her Pail, Aesop and his troupe teach their audience not to get carried away with fantasies. Aesop learns that he may be disappointed if he counts on getting something before he has it."--Provided by publisher.

When obstacles prevent Princess Faith from succeeding with her gardening, she perseveres and prays, in this version of the parable of the sower. Includes note about the parable and its meaning for children.

Uses a modern setting to retell the parable of the two sons who answered their father in different ways when asked to help him.

A wealthy merchant sacrifices all his material possessions to acquire an expensive pearl in this modern day retelling of the parable (Matthew 13:45) likening the kingdom of heaven to a pearl of great price.

Uses a modern setting to retell the parable in which Jesus expresses God's concern for those who stray away from Him.

A retelling of the Parable told by Jesus about the wise and foolish builders.

When adventurous young Princess Charity rides near a forbidden, neighboring kingdom, she sees a boy fall from his horse, watches others pass him by, and finally goes to help him herself in this version of the parable of the Good Samaritan. Includes note about the parable and its meaning for children.

Kino, a poor Mexican pearl-diver, believes he has received the answer to his prayers when he finds a great pearl worth a fortune, but tragedy soon follows.