First Corinthians 13 has become one of the most beloved passages from scripture, telling readers young and old how powerful and necessary the gift of love is in our lives. Love Is brings the text of 1 Corinthians 13 to life in a unique and fresh perspective. Readers see, through the beautiful, nature-filled illustrations from critically acclaimed artist Paola Escobar, that from beginning to end and through good times and challenging ones, love is a constant positive force in the lives of those touched by it. This giftable picture book is perfect for reading aloud to someone you love. Love Is: • Will appeal to parents and grandparents of children ages 4-8
• Draws directly from the New International Reader’s Version of the Holy Bible
• Features stunning illustrations by artist Paola Escobar
• Perfect for Valentine’s Day giving, anniversaries, and engagement or wedding gifts
• Is a jacketed hardcover and features lovely foil accents on the cover About the Illustrator: Paola Escobar is a graphic designer and illustrator from Colombia. As a child she loved drawing the stories told by her grandmother about their family and culture and it was her dream to become an illustrator for children’s books. She is now the illustrator of the award-winning picture book Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré as well as many other critically-acclaimed books. She has worked with publishers across the world illustrating stories that celebrate cultural diversity and champion unsung heroes. Paola lives very happily in Bogotá, Colombia, with her husband and their dog, Flora. | 
