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'I’ve just finished reading Parable Fun from cover to cover. What a fabulous resource to support RE lessons for my students with additional support needs! It is crammed full of sensory ideas relevant to them all, for example, the Story Sack.

'The layout of each chapter appeals to my teacher’s planning instinct, with the biblical aim clearly stated at the beginning and content and activities following on. I particularly like the ‘Rhyme Time’ sections as my students do respond to the sound of rhyming words and the rhythm of verse. The ‘Prayer Pocket’ for each story is also great with lots of ideas to develop simple prayer with them.
'Well done Renita! Can I suggest some sequels. How about ‘Old Testament Fun’ or ‘Christmas Fun’ !!'

Katie Leitch, CampsieViewSchool, Lenzie, Glasgow

'Renita's book launch of Parable Fun was amazing! It was an opportunity for us to see exactly how her wonderful resource can be used and, with her storytelling expertise, she brought the whole thing alive. The children were totally absorbed and carried on telling the stories and singing the songs for days. The adults got a masterclass in how to engage and enthrall their children with these beautifully presented parables. 'This thoughtful and easy to use package really should be on the bookshelf of every pre-school teacher and Sunday school teacher in the land.'

Heather Bestel Educational Psychotherapist

Pre-school children are offered Parable Fun for Little Ones by Barnabas, another example of the publisher’s meticulous preparation of material to ensure stress-free preparation by the group leader and easily-absorbed information (camouflaged by enjoyment) for group members. Ten of Jesus’ parables are explored through media which include storytelling, songs, crafts and follow-up family activities to do at home. The intriguing list of story-telling aids contains items such as a ‘Pat-a-pet’ soft toy character, ideas for a ‘tickle trunk’ dressing-up box and a ‘memory time’ action Bible verse as well as the customary photocopiable sheets and templates.

The Methodist Recorder - Reviewed 13 December 2007

'Renita is a remarkable storyteller. A powerball of imagination and inventiveness, who can keep a young audience spellbound, hanging on her every word - or have older listeners rolling in the aisles only to wake up the next morning still thinking about the tale she told. That is a great gift.'

Norman Stone, Producer