Purity Picture Books we’ve enjoyed~
By"Love...comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith."
~1 Timothy 1.5 (niv)
The Princess & the Kiss: A Story of God's Gift of Purity
By Jennie Bishop
Over the past couple of years that we've had and read this book, our now 9yos has enjoyed it's story of waiting and purity as much as has his little sister... It's a timeless story, and a great courtship primer. I gave this lovely book to my 30 yo sister as a gift year before last, after she went through a most heart-wrenching divorce. It's blessed her as well. How I wish that I would have had this type of story read to me as a child, and the inevitably heart-forming discussions that due ensue upon its reading and enjoyment... Also, the illustrations are just captivating!
Summary:
A loving king and queen present their daughter with a gift from God---her first kiss---to keep or give away. The wise girl waits for the man who is worthy of her precious gift. But where is he and how will she ever find him? A marvelous, beautifully illustrated parable for children and parents. 32 pages, hardcover from Warner.
Excerpt:
Long ago, in a wonderful castle on a mountain of splendor, a beautiful princess was born. Her parents were the king and queen of the mountain and all the green valley below.
The king and queen loved the little princess even before she was born. On the day she came into the world, the royal couple gave their daughter a very special gift from God - her first kiss. While the princess was growing up, the king and queen kept this precious gift safe in their care.
When the princess was finally grown, the king and queen called her to their side.
"We have something very special to give you," said the queen.
Up, up, up the royal family went to a secret room in a tower of the castle. On an elegant table in the center of the room was the same gift given to the princess long ago ... the kiss.
Excerpted from Princess & the Kiss: A Story of God's Gift of Purity by Jennie Bishop.
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How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.
~Psalm 119.9 (niv)
The Squire and the Scroll
By Jennie Bishop
Nathan and Tabitha have both enjoyed having this book read aloud to them. N was especially excited to receive it, after T's having claimed The Princess and the Kiss as her own... He's read it to himself numerous times, and really does identify with this bravely cunning, chivalrous squire.
I’ll have to remember these when I have children old enough to appreciate them.
Ooh! I would LOVE to read these books. I’ll see if I can find them online or something. Thanks for sharing. Also, I noticed that Redeeming Love is under your favorite books. That is also a favorite of mine. I also love the voice of Norah Jones. Just thought I’d share in the interest. Blessings,
~Brittany
Ran across your blog and was encouraged to see the time and investments you are giving to your children.
I was also home schooled (2005 grad) and I am so thankful for the extra little things my parents did for me.
The Princess and the Kiss was one of my favorite books. I made a commitment to myself and to my dad to save myself for “God’s best”, and even now at age 19, I have not allowed my first kiss to be stolen.
I say all this to encourage you that what you are doing will make a difference!
Blessings!
Hey GIRLZ!
I am SO sorry to take so long to respond! I JUST NOW saw your comments (guess my blogger settings are on the fritz?!) *sheesh!*
Thanks so much no_average_girl for your encouragement! What a lovely testimony! I had a dear young sister in the Lord once ask me what my biggest regret ever was, and I had to tearfully share that it was not having saved myself for my now husband. It’s taken years for the Lord to restore what the enemy had stolen and meant for evil in my life. You are blessed more than you know!
Hi Brittany! So good to hear from you. Yes, find the books, or borrow mine, I mean *Taba’s* sometime!
Arielle,
You too! These books are gems!
Beth,
Once in a while I look around the web to see where the books “The Princess and the Kiss” and “The Squire and the Scroll” end up. You see, my wife, Jennie Bishop, is the author.
As we have said many times to many people all around the country and the world, thank you for your kind words and for sharing what the books have meant in your life and the lives of your children. Thank you, also, for sharing the book and using it for ministry to your sister.
Jennie’s heart for helping parents and children prepare for a life of “Planned Purity” has led her to start a not-for-profit called PurityWorks. You can check it out at http://www.purityworks and even sign up there for an email newsletter that Jennie sends out monthly.
Again, we are grateful to God that He is using this book to touch the hearts of so many, and grateful to have heard your story of how it has affected your family.
Blessings,
Randy Bishop
[...] favorite purity books: The Princess and the Kiss for girls and The Squire and the Scroll for boys, both of which I blogged about here. They’re both good for boys and girls though- our daughter loves the latter and our son enjoyed the [...]
[...] 9-12 year old age range: The Princess and the Kiss for girls and The Squire and the Scroll for boys, both of which I blogged about here. They’re both good for boys and girls though- our daughter loves the latter and our son enjoyed the [...]