The Thief Who Stole Heaven

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Award-winning TV personality Raymond Arroyo's evocative new book will take its place in theÂ pantheon of classics for Christian children.

Majestically illustrated by Randy Gallegos, this inspiring story begins when the Holy Family isÂ set upon by roadside thieves. Jesus is a young boy—and the lead bandit is the Bad Thief. HisÂ accomplice is a young man named Dismas, later the Good Thief.

Remembering his own mother and family, Dismas is moved with compassion and persuadesÂ the leader to let the Holy Family go. He does not change his ways, but while on the cross manyÂ years later, Dismas is caught in the entrancing gaze of the Blessed Mother from under his ownÂ cross. He suddenly realizes that the man suffering horribly next to him was the captivating boyÂ on that fateful day long ago. He instantly asks Jesus for forgiveness—and knowing exactly whoÂ he is, Jesus forgives Dismas, assuring him of Paradise that very day!

“Wonder, in a child, is the beginning of worship,” said a children's book publisher nearly aÂ century ago. Author Arroyo, in one of the most beautiful Gospel-based children's stories everÂ written, makes St. Luke's fleeting mention of the Good Thief come alive for children under nine&(more...)

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Wonderful story and beautiful illustrations Perfect Easter gift for family

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Great Book, Well Made!

Bought for my 3 year old grandson for Easter. I bought him The Spider Who Saved Christmas. Great book as well! I love Raymond Arroyo!

Impressive Bible Interpretation

I am truly in love with this book for my grandchildren. Raymond Arroyo seems to be a wonderful man and an excellent author for young children. The story is beautifully told.

Beautiful!

This is a beautiful book, just like his other one. I just wish he would’ve kept the kitten we know was killed, out of the story.

Beautiful and Inspiring!

This is a wonderful book! I highly recommend it...I enjoyed it just as much as my grandchildren did. The illustrations are beautiful and the story captivating.