{"product_id":"the-pilgrims-progress-illustrated-adventure-for-kids-a-retelling-of-john-bunyans-classic-tale-9798887692401","title":"The Pilgrim's Progress Illustrated Adventure for Kids: A Retelling of John Bunyan's Classic Tale","description":"\u003cp\u003e Acclaimed as one of the greatest literary masterpieces in the world, John Bunyan's beloved allegory \u003ci\u003eThe Pilgrim's Progress\u003c\/i\u003e has captivated readers for centuries. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Now, children of all ages can experience the trials and joys of our hero's journey as Christian leaves the City of Destruction to seek God's Celestial City in \u003ci\u003eThe Pilgrim's Progress Illustrated Adventure for Kids: A Retelling of John Bunyan's Classic Tale\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Author\/illustrator Phil Smouse's whimsical, full-color illustrations capture this classic tale in a way that will delight readers. While Phil retains some of Bunyan's original words, he also uses simple and clever phrasing to help children understand the story of why Christian desires to get his heart right with God and the obstacles he faces along the narrow way. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Those familiar with Bunyan's book will be enchanted by Phil's ingenious treatment of the conversations Christian has with the other characters. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Pilgrim's Progress Illustrated Adventure for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e is geared toward children up through age twelve but preschoolers will also enjoy this fanciful tale. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/illustrator Phil A. Smouse once wanted to be a scientist but that required too much math. So instead, he studied liberal arts, music, and graphic design. Phil has written and illustrated dozens of books, including \u003ci\u003eMy Big Book of Bible Stories \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMy Big Book of Bible People, Places and Things\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e * * * \u003cbr\u003e Born in Elstow, England, John Bunyan (1628-1688) was arrested for unauthorized preaching in November 1660. Among other works, he wrote \u003ci\u003eThe Pilgrim's Progress\u003c\/i\u003e during his twelve years of imprisonment.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Whitaker House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50606607696146,"sku":"9798887692401","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_16ca4ffb-233e-4f1e-8f5c-b167c9eccbfb.jpg?v=1732296905","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-pilgrims-progress-illustrated-adventure-for-kids-a-retelling-of-john-bunyans-classic-tale-9798887692401","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}