Little Pilgrim's Progress: From John Bunyan's Classic

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When Christian meets his mother at the end of his journey: "'I am happy now,' said little Christian, 'because I have found you, and you love me. Little Pilgrim's Progress is both an exciting adventure story and a profound allegory of the Christian journey through life. What I love about Lithos Kids is their unwavering commitment to producing literary gems that are not just enjoyable but timeless family heirlooms. These include the right to claim a refund, replacement, repair and/or compensation where the goods are faulty or misdescribed.

When I told my son we needed to give this book a score out of five he said "Can we give it a five and a half, because it was sooooo good! And if the truth be told, I think a lot of the parents find it more understandable than the original, too. I am not the biggest fan of Pilgrim's Progress, but I recognize its importance in culture that few other texts have, and its significance in the history of Christian spirituality.Like the first two installments, my favorite feature in this book is that each chapter ends with a summary and some questions to help the reader reflect, understand, and retain the story he just read.

If you are looking for a copy of Little Pilgrim's Progress to add to your library, I recommend Sutphin's version. It’s both a simple adventure story and a profound allegory of the Christian journey through life, a delightful read with a message kids ages 6 to 12 can understand and remember. Bound in a genuine cloth cover adorned with gold foil accents, the book exudes quality and elegance.

Sutphin is one of my favorite illustrators, and I purchased this book solely for his illustrations, and received even more than I expected. This book will help children see the trials and triumphs of faithfulness with fresh eyes, leading them to declare along with Christian, I am going to the King! Some of the other illustrated editions I've seen are not very beautiful, which could send me into a rant about art and Christianity, but this one is truly gorgeous. Despite my theological drawbacks, I would read this version with children, with some discussion about the usefulness of the allegory in daily life. Bonus: it's beautifully illustrated and easy for younger children (ages 4-5) to listen to and enjoy as well!

Reading through this with my daughter was such a delight and created wonderful opportunities to talk about the path, the beauty, and the cost of following Jesus.Every page of this book transforms into a vibrant tapestry of colors and visuals, inviting readers of all ages into a world brimming with delight and wonder. This book will help children see the trials and triumphs of faithfulness with fresh eyes, leading them to declare along with Christian, "I am going to the King! Five stars for Joe Sutphin's illustrations—they are so warm, charming, and sweet and kept me afloat when the prose was a slog. Then it fell from his shoulders and rolled to the bottom of the hill, and when he turned to see what had become of it, he found that it was quite gone. My kids (ages 5-12) well are pulled in by the illustrations immediately, and I too lingered over each picture.

Children will delight in the lavish illustrations, reading alongside their parents or interacting on their own with the timeless words and beautiful imagery that they discover on every page.This did allow for some conversation with my oldest son -- God is good, God's love for us is unconditional. But when teaching anyone about God, you have to keep personal opinions and guesses out of the equation. All the same characters (as children) and same situations but written so that children can read and get a grasp of the wonderful work by Bunyan. In Volume I follow Christian on his unforgettable journey and help equip your kids to lead a life of faith as they follow the King's path to the Celestial City. Not simply a great story but an amazing way to have deep conversations about Heaven, the gospel, and our pilgrimage here on earth.