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"Jesus was born more than two thousand years ago in a land now called Israel. He grew up in the town of Nazareth with his brothers and sisters and their parents, Mary and Joseph.

"Joseph was a carpenter. He taught Jesus how to shape rough wooden logs into sturdy beams for building homes. He showed Jesus how to make plows and shovels that were straight and strong. And he helped Jesus craft tables and chairs and cups and bowls that were both beautiful and useful.

"Joseph and Mary raised Jesus in the traditions of their Jewish faith. Jesus learned to read the Torah, a sacred book that Jewish people believe was inspired by God. As Jesus and Joseph worked side by side in the carpentry shop, they talked about religion. Jesus felt a strong connection to God. He began to sense that God had called him to bring people a new message of love and forgiveness." -- From Meet Jesus

Meet Jesus introduces children to Jesus' life and message of love, kindness, peace and tolerance with simple text and lively, full-color illustrations. This book is a resource for a wide range of liberal religious parents and teachers, appropriate for Unitarian Universalists, progressive Christians, humanists, non-Christians and families blending more than one religious tradition; ideal for church groups and home.

Q&A with author Lynn Tuttle Gunney
What was the inspiration for Meet Jesus?
At Christmastime a couple of years ago, I looked everywhere for a book about Jesus for my daughter and son, who were 2 and 4 at the time. I searched book stores, toy stores, and religious stores but found only traditional Christian tales with more supernatural elements than I was comfortable with. I wanted something factual and historical, but still warm and fun for children to read.

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