Silly stories . . . terrifying stories . . . just waiting to pounce and slime you!

The truly weird part? These stories are all from the Bible, God's own Word.

The stories in the Bible are not always nice and happy. Some are messy. Some are dangerous. And some are filled with foolish, strange, awful, and lovable people--people like you and me. But best of all, these stories show that God loves us and is willing to sink down in the disgusting muck with us to lift us up and set us free.

So, put on your apron and goggles! Get your helmet and shield! It's time to dig in to ICKY STICKY, HAIRY SCARY BIBLE STORIES!

Read on . . . if you dare!

REVIEW

I bought this book for my often-hard-to-please nephews (ages 8 and 10). They fell in love with these funny poems and the quirky line art and became engrossed with the grosser side of the Bible. I've never heard Bible stories told this way. After reading each of these story-poems, the boys were revved up to read the originals straight from the Bible to learn the full stories. It's a great, strange introduction to Scripture that should get even the most reluctant readers excited and eager for more.

I think even kids as young as 6 or 7 would like this book too. The unusual storytelling angle and fun art reminder me of Shel Silverstein's classic kid's poetry books. You won't regret buying this!

Reviewed by: Reads_to_Kids

EXCERPT

Death by Worms

Herod the king was a very proud man

Who doubted that Jesus had risen.

He’d ordered the killing of John’s brother James

And tried to keep Peter in prison.



One day, Herod stood to make a long speech,

Wearing clothes with fancy gold trim.

After saying big words, he sat on his throne,

While the crowd shouted praises to him.



They called him a god, but he did not blush—

Herod actually thought he deserved it.

So at once God’s angel struck the king down,

And he was eaten by worms and digested.