Albert and the Slingshot
The Story of David and Goliath
by Richard Littledale
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Pub Date 24 Jan 2020 | Archive Date 11 Mar 2020
Lion Hudson Ltd | Lion Children's Bks
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Description
"Did I ever tell you the story of the slingshot?"
As David sets off to take food to his brothers on the battlefield, a field mouse slips into his basket, too.
Join them as they come face-to-face with the giant Goliath.
An action-packed Bible story about David, the shepherd boy who becomes a nation's hero.
Stunning illustrations bring to life the excitement and the adventure of David's day on the battle field, bravely facing Goliath.
Meet Albert, an elderly mouse, who retells well known Bible stories to eager young mice, perfect for story times with young listeners aged 3-5 years.
Advance Praise
"Beautifully written retellings of favourite family Bible stories, perfect for snuggling up for a story time with loved ones." Gemma Hunt, children's TV presenter & Alpha Film Series host, www.gemmahunt.com
"Richard writes with quiet charm." Emily Jeffery, radio presenter and podcaster
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780745977942 |
| PRICE | US$14.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 28 |
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Featured Reviews
Sheila Kaye H, Reviewer
One of my favorite Bible stories retold in an appropriate way for children. The artwork will capture and keep the attention of little ones. An excellent introduction to King David. Perfect for storytime, they will be requesting it over and over again.
Jeanie S, Reviewer
Everyone has a point of view and seeing the beloved bible story of David and Goliath in the eyes of playful mice can give the story a whole new perspective. Albert retells the story of how David protected the sheep and how God was with him when he faced the terror of Goliath. A read with colorful illustrations and how God is on our side when we stand for him.
A Special thank you to Lion Children's Books and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.
Natalie H, Reviewer
I received an advanced reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
This is another installment in the children's series about bible stories, told by an elderly mouse to his grandchildren. These books are told in an easy to understand and simple way for children and are really cute books with beautiful illustrations.
Rachel D, Reviewer
Albert and The Slingshot is a cute retelling of the Bible story David and Goliath. My kids and I really enjoyed the book. The illustrations were wonderful and the story was fun! This would make a great gift.
Donna M, Reviewer
I thought that this book was really good!
Albert and The Slingshot is a very cute retelling of the Bible story David and Goliath from the view of Albert, a mouse! We really enjoyed the story and I thought that the illustrations were great too – a fab little read!
Karah C, Educator
I really enjoyed the illustrations in this book and felt it had a cute plot twist of a mouse telling about his great grandfather being at the battle of David and Goliath.
The issue is, it didn’t dive enough into the plot twist to make it much different from any other book about David and Goliath. It didn’t have enough pizzazz to stand out to me among the hundreds of other children’s books about the same story.
Overall, it is cute. The writing is fine. But it lacks anything that makes it feel once in a lifetime of super special.
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