Albert and the Journey Home
A Parable of Jesus
A delightful picture book retelling the lost son parable told by Jesus.
In stock
ISBN-13
9780745977973
£9.99
Richard Littledale is a Baptist minister, author and broadcaster. He contributes frequently to Daily Service and Sunday worship on BBC Radio 4, and is a regular contributor on his regional BBC Station, BBC Berkshire. He loves to write for both adults and children, and believes in the power of story.
"Beautifully written retellings of favourite family Bible stories, perfect for snuggling up for a story time with loved ones."
"Richard writes with quiet charm."
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A heart-felt Bible story about a young boy, who leaves his family farm, with half of his dad's coins jangling in his pocket.
After spending all his coins, will he spend the rest of his life looking after pigs or return home to his dad? Will an angry young mouse decide to leave or can Albert's story persuade him to stay?
A series of picture books of stories from the Old and New Testament by Richard Littledale, inspired by his retellings to groups of young children.
Meet Albert, an elderly mouse, who retells well known Bible stories to eager young mice, perfect for story times with young listeners aged 3-5 years.
Stunning bright and appealing illustrations bring to life the excitement and drama of the storytelling for young children to enjoy looking through time and time again. They will love seeking the mice in each picture!
After spending all his coins, will he spend the rest of his life looking after pigs or return home to his dad? Will an angry young mouse decide to leave or can Albert's story persuade him to stay?
A series of picture books of stories from the Old and New Testament by Richard Littledale, inspired by his retellings to groups of young children.
Meet Albert, an elderly mouse, who retells well known Bible stories to eager young mice, perfect for story times with young listeners aged 3-5 years.
Stunning bright and appealing illustrations bring to life the excitement and drama of the storytelling for young children to enjoy looking through time and time again. They will love seeking the mice in each picture!
Author
Richard Littledale is a Baptist minister, author and broadcaster. He contributes frequently to Daily Service and Sunday worship on BBC Radio 4, and is a regular contributor on his regional BBC Station, BBC Berkshire. He loves to write for both adults and children, and believes in the power of story.
Reviews
"Beautifully written retellings of favourite family Bible stories, perfect for snuggling up for a story time with loved ones."
"Richard writes with quiet charm."










After spending all his coins, will he spend the rest of his life looking after pigs or return home to his dad? Will an angry young mouse decide to leave or can Albert's story persuade him to stay?
A series of picture books of stories from the Old and New Testament by Richard Littledale, inspired by his retellings to groups of young children.
Meet Albert, an elderly mouse, who retells well known Bible stories to eager young mice, perfect for story times with young listeners aged 3-5 years.
Stunning bright and appealing illustrations bring to life the excitement and drama of the storytelling for young children to enjoy looking through time and time again. They will love seeking the mice in each picture!