The Man With Leprosy (Lost Sheep Series)

The story is written by an Aussie. The pictures are very simple but very bright and colourful. There are a couple of sentences for each double page, so is great for 2-4yr olds. The story is subtly linked to the bible covering the main lessons from the story of the man with leprosy. It is really well written focussing on how the man felt. It makes the story far more relevant to young children who often don't understand leprosy. This books is part of a series from the people at Lost Sheep. The questions at the back extend the learning for older children.

This is my youngest son's favorite book and one I read frequently - the man with lumpy, bumpy legs. It's so simply written yet has such a powerful message. No one wanted to touch the man with leprosy. They all ran away from him, even his family. But Jesus didn't. Not only did Jesus touch him but Jesus made him all better. It's long been one of my favorite Bible stories and to have it told in this way - so perfect for young kids with its bright, fun pictures and easy-to-understand language - is so good. Highly recommend it!

This is a great book. My grandkids love it and continually ask for it to be reread. It is the story of Jesus healing the man with leprosy but told in a fun way. The kids love the physical description of the man with leprosy that repeats through out the story helping them to understand how he was feeling. The pictures are bright and expressive. Like all Lost Sheep books, there is Cecil's page at the back with suggestions for parents to help them expand the teaching of the story. Although a kid's book, I find that adults learn from it too.