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Tells a parable in which the farmer turns a simple pumpkin into a glorious sight to illustrate that God wants His children to be full of light.Tags
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This book is NOT a celebration of Halloween … no ghosts, goblins, demons, witches, or monsters here! This charming story for children illustrates how a loving farmer can turn a simple pumpkin into a simply glorious sight. In the same way, God’s transforming love can fill each of our hearts with joy and light. Liz Curtis Higgs created "The pumpkin patch parable" as a way to share the Good News with her own children each harvest season, never imagining her story would one day encourage children all around the world.
This book is NOT a celebration of Halloween … no ghosts, goblins, demons, witches, or monsters here! This charming story for children illustrates how a loving farmer can turn a simple pumpkin into a simply glorious sight. In the same way, God’s transforming love can fill each of our hearts with joy and light. Liz Curtis Higgs created "The pumpkin patch parable" as a way to share the Good News with her own children each harvest season, never imagining her story would one day encourage children all around the world.
a wonderful religious celebration of Fall, and very educational. Takes you through a farmer's process of growing pumpkins. Once ready to harvest, the farmer chooses a pumpkin and carves it into a jack-o-lantern. The focus is on how, like the pumpkin getting a new face with a shining light within, God's love and promises can make each of us new and a light of his love to the world.
Each page contains pertinent Bible verses.
Lovely book!
Each page contains pertinent Bible verses.
Lovely book!
The Pumpkin Patch Parable would be described as a folktale because the plot is in past tense. The sentences also sound as if they are meant to be told in just an auditory storytelling version. The story follows one man and his journey through the harvesting of pumpkins and adds an alternative to autumn books.
The setting descriptions were limited and didn't give much background to where the farmer was located. In the plot the author does describe what season and the timing the man followed which helped a little. Overall little detail was given about the setting opening the imagination for the readers.
The setting descriptions were limited and didn't give much background to where the farmer was located. In the plot the author does describe what season and the timing the man followed which helped a little. Overall little detail was given about the setting opening the imagination for the readers.
A farmer plants, harvests and carves a pumpkin. The story includes scriptures at the bottom of each page that speak of how God cares for us like we care for seed and plants.
Stored in seasonal cupboard
Stored in seasonal cupboard.
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Liz Curtis Higgs has had award-winning careers in radio broadcasting, public speaking, nonfiction writing, and children's books. She is the author of 27 books, with more than 3 million copies in print. Her fiction to date includes two contemporary novels, one novella, and five historical novels, among them her bestseller, Thorn in My Heart. Her show more popular nonfiction books include the Bad Girls of the Bible series of books, workbooks, and DVDs, with more than one million copies in print. Liz Curtis higgs earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Bellarmine College. She is married to Bill Higgs, Ph.D., who serves as Director of Operations for her speaking and writing office. They live in Kentucky and are the proud parents of Matthew and Lillian. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- 242.62 — Religion Christian practice & observance Devotional literature Devotions for Particular Groups of People Devotions for Kids
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- BT751.2 .H53 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Doctrinal Theology Doctrinal Theology Salvation. Soteriology
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