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.
Part of the Redemption Tales series.
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.
| Age range: | 8+ |
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| 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.
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!
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.
