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The Hidden Angel

by Bonnie G. Molloy, illustrated by Brenda Radford

16 pages; Saddle stitched; illustrated; catalogue #05-1478; ISBN 1-4120-6567-4; US$8.99, C$11.00, EUR7.15, £4.95

Scripture is the basis for this family story targeted for 5-10 year olds. The angel illustrations capture the simplicity of the tale.

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About the Book

This angelic story illustrates the giving of gifts to others. Two innocent young boys spread love in a most unusual way. You will be awed by and filled with the true spirit of the holidays.

An Spanish version of this book is also available from Trafford - El Ángel Escondído

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Reviews

Share the keen observational skills of writer Bonnie G. Molloy as she reveals the joy of small wonders. This series of books about key spiritual symbols,angels and crosses, is told from the candid perspective of a child's understanding of the church and God's world. Bonnie captures the distractions and curiosities of young children who are beginning their quest for more knowledge of some of God's greatest gifts: His messengers (angels) and His ultimate sacrifice on the cross. Children will learn, as the young boys in the stories did, how angels are God's messengers and how Palm Sunday is the exciting procession of God's son. Maybe adults will learn something, too! D.M.

If you are looking for spiritual literature for your young children which teaches the meaning of Christmas and the Palm Sunday celebration in a simple way that your child can relate to, then I recommend Ms. Molloy's books, "The Hidden Angel" and "Palm Sunday Surprises." These books are perfect for reading aloud to your young child or for a grade school reader. In each book the setting of the story is inside Church and the main characters, two cousins named James and Jacob, are themselves learning about these cherished Christian Holy Days. In the midst of learning about each Holy Day, they have a dilemma to solve, and in doing so the author weaves in the Bible Truths she wishes to impart to the character as well as to the reader and to the listening child. The prose is easy, whimsical, and is colorfully illustrated further stimulating interaction with the story and between the reader and child. These books will be a great addition to your child's spiritual library. ----Paulette Ivy Harris----author of Always a Blessing in the End

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About the Author

Angels are special. Children and adults need to know and realize the truthfulness about angels in their lives. I believe they are all around us in many forms.

My childhood memories are enlightened by my aunt's nativity collection always displayed on her fireplace mantle. As a mother, my youngest daughter would beg me to stop the car and let her get out to kneel beside the manger in a local church's outdoor nativity display. She wanted to be a part of that blessed event.

This is what I've written about. Through the actions of our grandsons with biblical names, I've attempted to capture children's thinking about a wonderful story to love!

One of my life-goals has been to write books for children. After teaching third grade for 28 years and then completing a seven-year international Bible Study, I was deeply influenced to do some spiritual writing.

My husband, Mike, and I live in Avon, Indiana, and also reside for the winter in Tucson, Arizona. We continue to travel and enjoy life with our children and grandchildren.

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About the Illustrator

As a native of the U.K., I now live in Alicante Province, Spain, with my husband, Michael. Being self-taught, I love to draw and paint as a hobby. As a teenager, I did work for a pottery firm where I painted plates and vases. Now I prefer using watercolours to paint flowers and birds. I enjoy doing pen and ink drawing as well.

I have painted book covers for my friend and penpal in the United States. It is fun to work together even though the artist and writer are oceans apart.

I've raised three daughters and presently have five grandchildren.

I'm an avid reader and think that it's important for children to own books, to read, draw, paint, or simply look at pictures in a book.

I love to walk and travel, having visited Europe, the U.S.A., and South Africa.

Presently, my travels are back to the U.K. to visit family and friends.

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