The Light and the Life

Name: The Light and the Life
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Author: Marty Machowski
ISBN: 9781645074915

Redemption Tales Book Three

By Marty Machowski, illustrated by Blair Files

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Imagine what it would have been like to witness the events in the life of Jesus—from the perspective of the animals who could have been there.

The Light and the Life by bestselling author Marty Machowski follows the adventures of the animals who could have witnessed the events of Jesus’s life. Join the lamb and wolf as they head to Bethlehem, lizards living in the temple, camels traveling with the wise men, turtles in the Sea of Galilee, hyrax at the Mount of Transfiguration, squirrels at Lazarus’s tomb, and the donkey Jesus rode into Jerusalem.

Third of four books in the Redemption Tales series for kids 8–12, retelling Bible narratives from ...the perspective of the animals who could have witnessed the events firsthand.
Includes Bible study questions to acquaint kids with the “truth behind the tales.”
Offers a new point of view of God’s overarching story of redemption found throughout his Word.

The Redemption Tales series by best-selling children’s author Marty Machowski offers a creative presentation of the gospel message by inviting middle-grade readers (ages 8–12) to join the fictional animals who could have witnessed the biggest events of the Bible throughout the Old and New Testaments.

For a deeper study of the truth hidden within each chapter, every book includes discussion questions to acquaint kids with the “truth behind the tales.” The entire series offers a new point of view of God’s overarching story of redemption found throughout his Word.

Age range:: 8+
Contributors:: Marty Machowski, Blair Files
ISBN:: 9781645074915
Format:: Paperback
First published:: November 2025
Dimensions:: 140mm x 216mm x 10mm
Weight:: 0.18 kg
Language:: English
Pages:: 144
Publisher:: New Growth Press

Reflective of his giftings, Marty Machowski’s latest book, The Light and the Life, brilliantly combines poignant, imaginative storytelling with a theologically rich account of Jesus’s ministry. Young readers will lean in with wonder and delight as the adventures of sheep, squirrels, and a very special donkey carry them deeper into the story of the Light of the World.

Kathryn Butler

What a joy it was to read The Light and the Life! Marty Machowski’s retelling of familiar Bible stories of Jesus’s life through the eyes of animals is captivating, creative, thoughtful, gospel-infused, and scripturally faithful. I wish this was around when our kids were young, but I’m happy I can read it to my grandkids!

Bob Kauflin Director of Sovereign Grace Music

Redemption Tales are unlike other biblical fiction in the best way. Marty stays very close to Scripture in faithfully retelling Bible stories while adding alongside an easily distinguishable fictional storyline of eyewitness animals. Read these wonderful retellings to not only delight children but also to show them the full circle story of God’s Word.

Korrie Johnson Blogger, goodbookmom.com

The Redemption Tales have reached the New Testament! The Light and the Life is creative storytelling, but it is so much more: these stories reveal the true glory of the historic birth, life, miracles, and teaching of our Savior. This book is a delight for all ages.

Jared Mellinger senior pastor of Covenant Fellowship Church, Glen Mills, Pennsylvania

With clever storytelling and careful attention to Scripture, The Light and the Life helps you and your children see the familiar events of Jesus's life with fresh eyes—and stirs your hearts as you behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.

Aaron Armstrong