Sheep Tales: The Bible According to the Animals Who Were There

by Ken Davis

Meet Galya, one of the nicest sheep you could hope to know. Far too nice to be hanging out with a crusty, bitter bird like Edgar the raven. Yet, who but someone as kind and wise as Galya could see past Edgar's nastiness to his deepest need and care about him enough to tell him the Sheep Tales? In Sheep Tales, the animals have their say. Here is the Bible story as you and your children have never experienced it, seen through the eyes of Galya, Edgar, Arvid the platypus, Dandy the lion, Glubber the whale, and other furry, feathery, and creepy-crawly creatures made and loved by God. This devotional storybook will touch and delight your children--and you. With tenderness, humor, and creativity, author Ken Davis takes your imagination to the very heart of the God's love, displayed from the Creation to the Resurrection. It's big enough to weave the animals children love into God's awesome plan of redemption. And it's wonderful enough and strong enough to heal anything--even a broken and angry heart like Edgar's.

Genres: Devotional, Nonfiction

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Ken Davis, a best selling author and frequent radio and television guest, is a sought after speaker. As president of Dynamic Communicators International, he teaches the art and business of communication to companies and indviduals from all walkes of life. Ken's daily radio show, Lighten Up!, is heard on more than 1,500 stations in the United States and around the world. He and his wife, Diane, live in Tennessee and have two daughters and six grandchildren.

Reviews

[Lacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A favorite from my childhood, I went back recently and reread it a chapter-at-a-time nightly before bed. And, once again, it made me both smile and feel sorrow right on cue as Gayla the Sheep recounts the Sheep Tales to his friend Edgar the Raven in a desperate effort to reach his wounded heart before his own time runs out. In the style of C.S. Lewis, this book is an allegorical account of many of the Bible stories that every Christian child grew up on with a fresh viewpoint. From the animals’ perspectives. If you’ve ever wondered what the lions in Daniel’s story thought, why the fish swallowed Jonah, or how the animals in the stable Jesus was born reacted, look no further. Ken Davis knows how to creatively spin Biblical tales while remaining true to Scripture. Expertly, he weaves the theme of despair to hope to ultimate freedom through these pages. Be prepared to laugh and shed tears of both joy and sorrow as you go through this book.

I would recommend this as a read-aloud for families, or just for anyone who’s looking for a fresh take on much-loved Bible stories.

[Chad · Rating 5 out of 5]

My children loved this book. I wish I could find more like it.

[Shliss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book to read to your kids!

[Colleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked this book up at a Ken Davis show and could not wait to read it. It's a great book to get your kids interested in Bible stories but was so brilliantly written, adults will enjoy it, too!! I laughed, and even shed a tear or two. This is a must-read for anyone who wants a new perspective on the Bible. I highly recommend this book!!

[Effie Barba · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been delightfully reading this book chapter by chapter to my mother while she is in the hospital. There is so much depth in this book. Ken Davis has out done himself in this wonderful creation.

[Hope · Rating 5 out of 5]

It had a very happy ending. I loved the variety of stories. The true God was mentioned all throughout the book. If you want a humorous story about Christianity, this is for you!

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great way to get kids interested in some of the major biblical teachings and the stories behind them. I am sure they would rate it higher!!

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book!

[Jason Duncan]

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