Love Is: An Illustrated Exploration of God's Greatest Gift (Based on 1 Corinthians 13:4-8)

"Love is patient, love is kind." These familiar words from the Bible begin one of its most beloved and recognized passages. Love Is brings the text of 1 Corinthians 13 to life through an illustrative exploration of God's greatest gift to us.

Critically acclaimed artist Paola Escobar delivers beautiful, nature-filled illustrations, reminding us that love is a constant positive force in the lives of those touched by it-from beginning to end, through good times and tough times.

This beautiful, jacketed hardcover:

• Will appeal to parents and grandparents of children ages 4-8
• Draws directly from the New International Reader's Version of the Holy Bible
• Features stunning illustrations by award-winning artist Paola Escobar
• Is perfect for gift-giving for Christmas, Valentine's Day and birthdays
• Is especially giftable for anniversaries, engagements or weddings

Love Is shares imaginative, thought-provoking depictions of the concepts found in 1 Corinthians 13, presenting opportunities for thoughtful conversations about love, selflessness, service, humility, honor, self control, trust, hope and perseverance. Read this picture book aloud to someone you love ... over and over again.

Paola Escobar is a graphic designer and illustrator from Colombia. As a child she loved drawing the stories told by her grandmother about their family and culture and it was her dream to become an illustrator for children's books.

She is now the illustrator of the award-winning picture book Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré as well as many other critically-acclaimed books. She has worked with publishers across the world illustrating stories that celebrate cultural diversity and champion unsung heroes.

Paola lives very happily in Bogotá, Colombia, with her husband and their dog, Flora.