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Jesus is back in another warm, endearing story. Following on from his wonderful Christmas party it is a few years and a few miracles later and Jesus is ready for a day off. After all, being the saviour of the world can be hard work!
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Jesus worked hard to make the world beautiful. He performed miracles, told fabulous stories - all for free - and generally spent his time spreading joy and light around the world. A tiring business, as Jesus had to admit when, one day, he had trouble getting out of bed. And worse - the miracles start to go wrong! But help is at hand. 'Take the day off, Jesus,' said the doctor. 'Relax. Have some fun!' So Jesus had some fun - but was it worth it? Dad, as usual, has the answer!
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An absolutely delightful book, one which is, I suspect emjoyed as much by adults as by children. There is a message here for all tired disciples - 'Take a day off. The world won't fall apart without you.' As usual Nicholas Allan's pictures are clear and simple but add so much to the story, for example, look at Judas Iscariot. All of the other disciples have brightly coloured robes; Judas has a plain white one. The other disciples wave goodbye to Jesus as he sets off on his day's holiday; Judas turns his back and, not to give too much away, look at him at the supper table or at the end of the story when everyone else is fast asleep.
Many years ago, I used to read 'Rosie's Walk' to the children in my Nursery Assessment Class not only because it was a simple story but also to see which ones noticed the 'parallel story' in the pictures. Jesus' Day Off is another excellent book which has far more going on in the pictures than in the written storyline. Enough of this - I'm being far too intellectual - enjoy this book because it is fun!
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Jesus is depicted as being overly busy working hard performing miracles, telling marvellous stories, etc. One day he wakes up exhausted. He has a day off. He feels he's wasted his time. But God shows him that by being himself and not trying too hard he has brought life to others. Like all great children's books, adults too find it entertaining. I used it to illustrate a sermon and it hit a chord with the congregation - several wanted either to borrow or buy it. I've given several to workaholic minister colleagues!
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a MUST for anyone who works too hard. This is a captivating book with delightful illustrations and packs a powerful punch in it's basic message - when you take care of yourself you are much better equipped to take care of others. I have bought it for countless numbers of my workaholic clergy colleagues and it has been a hit every time.
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Jesus's is human - a great book
We bought this book for our 6 year old grand-daughter who has been going to Church since she played baby Jesus at the age of 6 weeks old in The Christmas Nativity. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. I. Landless
Lovely book! One of my son's favourites!
My 2 and a half year old loves this book, it is fun with some great pictures and a lovely story about Jesus working to hard, and how by just being yourself and happy you make... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Maisy
A brilliant little book
I bought three copies of this book for various family members who are under 7 years. It is lovely - quite comically illustrated with a few words on each page to encourage children... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. M. J. Matthews
Fun book for children to read
This is a fun book that I bought my 6 year old son. Has Jesus cartwheeling, riding a donkey, having a picnic all in an attempt to show that we help people more when we're at ease... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Kirstie76
Designed for adults & children
As part of my time off I was lent a copy of Jesus' Day Off by Nicholas Allan. Whilst a children's book it is deeply profound. Read more
Published 9 months ago by C. Kidd
Miss P from Oxfordshire
I first heard this story told in an Assembly for young children and thought it was lovely and which inspired me to buy a copy for myself. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Miss P from Oxfordshire
Everyone needs a day off.
I gave this book to and adult who had been working very hard and had not had a day off for a while. It can be read at many different levels - suitable for a child but also for... Read more
Published on 4 April 2010 by widely red
Kids loved it.
My grandchildren were delighted with this little book. To the youngest(4) Jesus was a person he knew about from Sunday School and this made him more real. Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2006 by A. Young
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