"Many years ago God gave some people the mission of writing a very special book: the Bible. Through it God shared his message of love with us. In its pages you will find teachings and many lessons that will help you know and love God better. It will help you learn what makes God happy and how you can teach others by your example. May these biblical stories drawn and retold for children help you-no matter how old you are-to grow closer to God and also to Jesus, his beloved Son"--