Description
Tales of the Kingdom 30th Anniversary Edition is a children’s chapter book that contains 82 pages covering a dozen inspiring stories enhanced by 12 full-color, full-page illustrations from exceptional Bulgarian artist and illustrator Zhivko Zhelev. In addition, there are 8 colorful character sketches featuring Scarboy, Little Child, Mercie, Ranger Commander and more.
Published in a durable hardcover using Smyth-sewn binding, with end caps and end sheets, this book is built of library quality materials, and designed to stand up to years of use and wear. We are currently selling the early print run editions, so your book will be a rare keepsake copy! Enjoy reading these wonderful allegories with your kids or grandkids today.
Tales of the Kingdom 30th Anniversary Edition can only be purchased from a few sources above, so be sure to get your copy today, and enjoy these Gold-Medallion Award Winning short stories with your entire family!
Caleb Welty –
This was a childhood favorite of mine and now my kids are enjoying it too. Such a great series with a great message.
Kindle Customer –
it is my favourite Christian children’s series. it speaks far beyond a children’s story for each Christian must seek after God with child like hope and faith in the Father God who created them with a special purpose. unfortunately sin and hurt and confusion and many problems complicate the truth and strength of God’s plan, hope and love. these stories illustrate the real issues we each face, but in a way far enough removed from our own struggles to let one truly identify with the truth that might not be so easy to see if one was called on the carpet to account for an error.there are some simple phrases used through the story that clearly and simply convey the motif of evil vs good. for example the evil one says, “seeing is believing.” The returning king knows better that, “believing is seeing.” how many times as Christians due we fear because we believe what we see instead of know in Faith that God will get us through the good and the bad. it is in Faith that we please God. well, I can say that I please God more because of this book. I more clearly see, hear, understand how to apply the Bible to my life, actions, view, faith because of this children’s book. for those of you that might wonder why an adult gets so much from a children’s book….maybe the history of children’s literature might help. the original children’s books were meant for adults, not children. this is an excellent example of great writing.there is only one negative aspect I have with this electronic, kindle book. the pictures are too small to fully appreciate. the paper book has big, full page pictures. You only get one picture per story, but in the paper book it is big. the artist’s details and investment in the story are truly communicated. I don’t get as much from the story these micro illustrations. the kindle version is still a great buy. you can’t go wrong with any version of there works by David and Karen Mains.I love Aesop’s fables. at the end of each story their is a moral to draw. so it is with tales of the kingdom. a good place to consider or meditate or think on throughout the day. I recommend reading these with an open heart and a prayer. “May God let me consider myself as the character in this story. Is there anything that I can draw from there faults and foibles and victories or traits that would help me to be better at being me.” ENJOY! The kingdom trilogy is great.
Berten D. Burnside –
This is the Ist in a three part, must read allegory that, to me, ranks right up there with Pilgrim’s Progress.
Rocket Ray –
One of my favorite books of all time. My kids loved it.
Rocket Ray –
One of my favorite books of all time. My kids loved it.
JDN –
Tales of the Kingdom, book one of a trilogy, is a lovely account in allegory form of many truths that we need daily reminders of in our lives. It is a quest for truth and to find the King. There is the villain, called the Enchanter, who rules over Enchanted City with an iron fist; and the underground taxi service that seems to always know what the villain and his henchmen are up to and always knows if there has been a sighting of the King. There is the safe place, Great Park, at the other side of the dreaded garbage dump, where orphans can escape to if they are fortunate enough to know about it, or maybe, a taxi might take them there. The young hero in the story is Scarboy, an orphan, who escapes through the garbage dump with his little brother to try and find the King his mother secretly told him about before her death. It is a collection of sequential short stories, lauding love and caring, exposing greed and fraud, lies and wickedness, bit by bit attempting to break down the Enchanter’s stronghold. The other two books are Tales of the Resistance and Tales of the Restoration. The art work in the original books is outstanding and adds visual beauty to an already beautiful story. I highly recommend this book, which leaves you thinking for a lifetime.
Drew H Clemens –
My children loved this book and I enjoyed reading it to them. We could hardly put it down. Looking forward to the next one.
JDN –
Tales of the Kingdom, book one of a trilogy, is a lovely account in allegory form of many truths that we need daily reminders of in our lives. It is a quest for truth and to find the King. There is the villain, called the Enchanter, who rules over Enchanted City with an iron fist; and the underground taxi service that seems to always know what the villain and his henchmen are up to and always knows if there has been a sighting of the King. There is the safe place, Great Park, at the other side of the dreaded garbage dump, where orphans can escape to if they are fortunate enough to know about it, or maybe, a taxi might take them there. The young hero in the story is Scarboy, an orphan, who escapes through the garbage dump with his little brother to try and find the King his mother secretly told him about before her death. It is a collection of sequential short stories, lauding love and caring, exposing greed and fraud, lies and wickedness, bit by bit attempting to break down the Enchanter’s stronghold. The other two books are Tales of the Resistance and Tales of the Restoration. The art work in the original books is outstanding and adds visual beauty to an already beautiful story. I highly recommend this book, which leaves you thinking for a lifetime.
Classical cognoscente –
Super as described
Sheena –
If you are a believer in Jesus, you MUST read these books to your kids!!!! They are like Narnia + Pilgrim’s Progress ++++++.
just me –
This allegory is clear, yet not simplistic. There are many facets of life experiences covered, and the main character develops gradually.
Elsie –
Incredible book! Wonderful for children and adults. It’s a delightful read aloud book; multiple readings open up more and more appreciation of this tale.
Amanda Freehling –
Great book with heart lifting stories.
Susan Witkowski –
My children and I used to listen to these moral tales, it is so nice to see them in print again! Lessons that I needed to be reminded of, even in my 60’s!
Daniel C. Meier –
Fantastic read. We read it aloud as a family and thoroughly enjoyed it
s.h2ocasa –
I read book #2 before this one in the trilogy. I thought I would have an advantage…but no I didn’t.This allegory is very touching. The introduction to the characters of the Trilogy is breathtaking. So much similarity in these characters and the lives of the real world is so astonishing. [I know it’s an allegory, but done so well. I believed them to be true]There are twelve stories in this tale. Each ending with some moral truth. Could these be stages one goes through in this adventure called life?I loved these tales. I truly believe in the messages presented through each short story. I am one who likes to read/discover little nuggets of truths hidden in the story-telling.This book of tales is well done. The imagery is beyond appealing. The word pictures were very descriptive….I was there…I saw it for myself. I became part of these tales and I accept the knowledge presented in each story. Will I or do I walk in this wisdom?I have the last book of the trilogy to read…Gonna start today.Highly recommend this book for children of all ages, and it’s not only for the christian community to read.
Kendra Sue Finch –
This new edition is absolutely beautiful!
Pennsylvania Daisy –
Well Received.
AB –
I was glad to get a new copy of this book that my husband and his family enjoyed when he was a child.
Amazon Customer –
Very very pleased. Kindle edition does not come with pictures, but still having the stories for such a great price is wonderful!!
Kindle Customer –
“The greatest analogy of all time!” Bella- 9 years old”I liked the dragons”. Joseph- 7 years old.On to the next one…
newmom –
Great for inspiring courage in kids and the young at heart of all ages. Excellent Kingdom values taught in a highly creative way. To the King! To the Restoration!
Taryn E. Love –
Read this back in Middle school and needed my own copy. This is an absolutely beautiful edition of this book. It was updated to go without a dust jacket this time around, so it will be easier to keep in one piece. It’s the pictures for each story within that I was concerned about, but they are flawless in the reprint. If you like wholesome family-friendly stories with a moral, I highly suggest these Tales of the Kingdom.
Lee –
Loved being able to read this to my grandchildren. It is full of symbolism and insight. It is well worth the purchase.
Joan A. Sonnenburg –
This is a great book filled with stories of a loving King and and lessons applicable for all. I recommend it for all ages.
Coffee Bean –
As a child, this book opened my eyes and made me dream. As an adult, it brought tears to my eyes as I remembered all those great joys and lessons I forgot. This is a children’s book with pictures and large print. It follows the story of Hero, a young teen who is scarred, rejected, and alone. Throughout the book Hero and those surrounding him learn various lessons about life which both children and adults today can learn from. The messages are clear – Jesus loves His little children, and will rescue them from evil and teach them how to be the best they can be. He can heal their wounds and sees through secrets. And each one of us can be a Hero for Christ.Of course, this book is an allegory and can provide a starting point for discussion for those too young to understand the true meaning behind it. The beginning of the first chapter is a bit hard to get through with some unfamiliar terminology, but if you can get to the end of the first chapter, you can see why and it’s smooth sailing from there. It’s a chapter book. Each chapter is a separate story, but the characters are woven together throughout.Honestly I would recommend and even buy this book for every single person I know with kids, especially ages 4 to 10. Unfortunately the book is out of print, hard to find, and expensive. But it’s worth the price, I promise!
Reader –
My sons 8 and 9 year olds laughed and loved it. It was so touching that I even cried as I read it out loud. As a mom I really love this book.The lessons taught in each chapter are so valuable yet well and creatively written. You won’t find cliché story lines and obvious analogies. It was powerful until the end. What a wonderful, wonderful book. Thank you.
maureen schultice –
Awesome series and stories
LoriMorrisPaintings –
I love how the story-telling goes deep into my heart as I read the book, the truths of Gods love for us come through very well.
Amazon Customer –
We bought this book for our daughter for her first Christmas as it was something my husbands family read to him as a child. Well it arrived today and I am blown away, not only by the beautiful details of the books but also the authors themselves. They personally signed the book and wrote a sweet message on the shipping invoice!
Amazon Customer –
We bought this book for our daughter for her first Christmas as it was something my husbands family read to him as a child. Well it arrived today and I am blown away, not only by the beautiful details of the books but also the authors themselves. They personally signed the book and wrote a sweet message on the shipping invoice!
Kindle Customer –
it is my favourite Christian children’s series. it speaks far beyond a children’s story for each Christian must seek after God with child like hope and faith in the Father God who created them with a special purpose. unfortunately sin and hurt and confusion and many problems complicate the truth and strength of God’s plan, hope and love. these stories illustrate the real issues we each face, but in a way far enough removed from our own struggles to let one truly identify with the truth that might not be so easy to see if one was called on the carpet to account for an error.there are some simple phrases used through the story that clearly and simply convey the motif of evil vs good. for example the evil one says, “seeing is believing.” The returning king knows better that, “believing is seeing.” how many times as Christians due we fear because we believe what we see instead of know in Faith that God will get us through the good and the bad. it is in Faith that we please God. well, I can say that I please God more because of this book. I more clearly see, hear, understand how to apply the Bible to my life, actions, view, faith because of this children’s book. for those of you that might wonder why an adult gets so much from a children’s book….maybe the history of children’s literature might help. the original children’s books were meant for adults, not children. this is an excellent example of great writing.there is only one negative aspect I have with this electronic, kindle book. the pictures are too small to fully appreciate. the paper book has big, full page pictures. You only get one picture per story, but in the paper book it is big. the artist’s details and investment in the story are truly communicated. I don’t get as much from the story these micro illustrations. the kindle version is still a great buy. you can’t go wrong with any version of there works by David and Karen Mains.I love Aesop’s fables. at the end of each story their is a moral to draw. so it is with tales of the kingdom. a good place to consider or meditate or think on throughout the day. I recommend reading these with an open heart and a prayer. “May God let me consider myself as the character in this story. Is there anything that I can draw from there faults and foibles and victories or traits that would help me to be better at being me.” ENJOY! The kingdom trilogy is great.
Karen Hoffman –
Love this classic! So glad it’s still in print.
“Ellie Mae” –
Just like “The Chronicles of Narnia” and “Little Pilgrim’s Progress; “Tales of the Kingdom,””Tales of the Resistance,” and “Tales of the Restoration”are some of the finest books you can read to your children, whileenjoying them and learning from them, yourself!
J. Bauer –
We have not ordered second hand books before so we were impressed with the ease of the ordering process through Amazon…a name we could trust. The delivery was very prompt and on time for us to send the book on to our daughter. So we very much wanted a decent copy. The cost of this copy was more than acceptable. The reading material was in very good condition but the cover could have been a little nicer. We knew we would be taking a chance…….buying sight unseen. However, over all we, as well as our daughter, were very pleased with the whole process and would order again.
Alice Roth –
Favorite book. Picking up a new copy of an old friend. Those of you who become friends of books will soon understand.
AB –
I was glad to get a new copy of this book that my husband and his family enjoyed when he was a child.
Coffee Bean –
As a child, this book opened my eyes and made me dream. As an adult, it brought tears to my eyes as I remembered all those great joys and lessons I forgot. This is a children’s book with pictures and large print. It follows the story of Hero, a young teen who is scarred, rejected, and alone. Throughout the book Hero and those surrounding him learn various lessons about life which both children and adults today can learn from. The messages are clear – Jesus loves His little children, and will rescue them from evil and teach them how to be the best they can be. He can heal their wounds and sees through secrets. And each one of us can be a Hero for Christ.Of course, this book is an allegory and can provide a starting point for discussion for those too young to understand the true meaning behind it. The beginning of the first chapter is a bit hard to get through with some unfamiliar terminology, but if you can get to the end of the first chapter, you can see why and it’s smooth sailing from there. It’s a chapter book. Each chapter is a separate story, but the characters are woven together throughout.Honestly I would recommend and even buy this book for every single person I know with kids, especially ages 4 to 10. Unfortunately the book is out of print, hard to find, and expensive. But it’s worth the price, I promise!
dadDoc –
as advertised – no complaints
A Grace –
I dislike the little moral summaries at the end of each chapter. The rest is fine; it brought me to tears more than once. Definitely going to get the rest if the trilogy.
Jenny Kryton –
A wonderful book that we read to our children. So great to find a copy to gift to our grandchildren. It is a life changing book!
J. Bauer –
We have not ordered second hand books before so we were impressed with the ease of the ordering process through Amazon…a name we could trust. The delivery was very prompt and on time for us to send the book on to our daughter. So we very much wanted a decent copy. The cost of this copy was more than acceptable. The reading material was in very good condition but the cover could have been a little nicer. We knew we would be taking a chance…….buying sight unseen. However, over all we, as well as our daughter, were very pleased with the whole process and would order again.
Taryn E. Love –
Read this back in Middle school and needed my own copy. This is an absolutely beautiful edition of this book. It was updated to go without a dust jacket this time around, so it will be easier to keep in one piece. It’s the pictures for each story within that I was concerned about, but they are flawless in the reprint. If you like wholesome family-friendly stories with a moral, I highly suggest these Tales of the Kingdom.
Reader –
My sons 8 and 9 year olds laughed and loved it. It was so touching that I even cried as I read it out loud. As a mom I really love this book.The lessons taught in each chapter are so valuable yet well and creatively written. You won’t find cliché story lines and obvious analogies. It was powerful until the end. What a wonderful, wonderful book. Thank you.
Dan00Fox –
Dad used to read these to me as a kid. I read the to my nieces now! Great find, great story!
Susan Witkowski –
My children and I used to listen to these moral tales, it is so nice to see them in print again! Lessons that I needed to be reminded of, even in my 60’s!
PC –
Great series! Must read all three of them in order.
Sandy Wright –
This is a great book. I look forward to getting the other two books. Thank you for the great service. I would recommend this to anyone with children.
Courtney –
Excellent book that both children and adults would enjoy. Presents wonderful truths in an allegory format and beautifully illustrated.
s.h2ocasa –
I read book #2 before this one in the trilogy. I thought I would have an advantage…but no I didn’t.This allegory is very touching. The introduction to the characters of the Trilogy is breathtaking. So much similarity in these characters and the lives of the real world is so astonishing. [I know it’s an allegory, but done so well. I believed them to be true]There are twelve stories in this tale. Each ending with some moral truth. Could these be stages one goes through in this adventure called life?I loved these tales. I truly believe in the messages presented through each short story. I am one who likes to read/discover little nuggets of truths hidden in the story-telling.This book of tales is well done. The imagery is beyond appealing. The word pictures were very descriptive….I was there…I saw it for myself. I became part of these tales and I accept the knowledge presented in each story. Will I or do I walk in this wisdom?I have the last book of the trilogy to read…Gonna start today.Highly recommend this book for children of all ages, and it’s not only for the christian community to read.
George L –
Classic that our grandkids are enthralled by