Esther, A Beautiful and Courageous Woman of God and the entire Men and Women in the Bible Series are well written in a way that follows the scriptures and at the same time make it easy for readers to understand and remember. The graphics bring the stories alive and communicate to kids and adults who are used to the visual being combined with a story. Two year olds love the graphics while you read the stories to them. 80 year olds find the stories well written and easy to read and apply. children and adults to follow her example of love and personal commitment that is of greater value to God than achievement that can be seen. Esther, A Beautiful and Courageous Woman of God is designed to communicate a positive identity as a woman, focusing o the unique influence that women can and do have on history. Marlee Alex s stories are written in a way that follows the scriptures and at the same time make it easy for readers to understand, remember and apply. Marlee Alex, is a talented mother of three daughters, columnist, and author of several books on family topics. The illustrations of the Spanish artist Jaun Ramon Alonso complement the written text beautifully and bring to life visually the characters and events of this Old Testament story. Every book teaches easy to apply beneficial character traits. I start my students as early as 3 years reading these books. I use the entire Men and Women in the Bible Series, Moses, Joseph, King David, Elijah, Samuel, Daniel, St.Paul, Ester, Ruth, Mary Magdalene, Mary, Hannah, Miriam. I believe you will want them all as well. --Jan Greve Pastor's Wife and Retired Christian Education Director, Bible Fellowship Leader, Stephen Ministry Leader