One morning, Rabbit discovers a birthday parcel addressed to him. Inside is a Bible and on the flyleaf is written 'Read Me'. As he wonders at this odd present a brightly painted gypsy-style caravan hurtles down the road... and narrowly misses him. Rabbit picks up the book and joins the caravan travellers - Fred the horse, Caravan Bear and Whitby (female) the dog.The Animal's Caravan, has echoes of children's classics such as Wind in the Willows and Alice in Wonderland as Rabbit leaves his home to set out on an unexpected journey - a journey to find friendship and make sense of the world around him. He also finds himself on a journey of faith as he and his new friends wrestle with some of the often difficult concepts in the bible, thereby gaining fresh insights and understanding of God's loving involvement and care for the world.The travelling life of the caravan and its occupants provide the opportunity for Rabbit to share these tales with other animals they meet and they join Caravan Bear, Whitby and Freddie in listening - and learning from - the stories. He is frequently interrupted by questions from his listeners, the kind of questions any child - or adult - might ask.The real and often humorous events that happen to Rabbit and his friends are mirrored by the stories from the Bible enabling children to realise that the stories have relevance and meaning today.Contents1 A Cold Start 72 No Room at the Inn Luke 1-2 163 The Good Friend Luke 10 334 The Sheep Who Went Missing 46 Matthew 18; Luke 155 The Boastful Pharisee Luke 18 596 The Unmerciful Servant Matthew 18 687 The Poor Rich Man Luke 12 818 The Wise and Foolish Builders 97 Matthew 7, Luke 69 The Lost Son Luke 15 10910 The Three Servants Matthew 25 125
"It's so good to see you all," Christopher Rabbit said. "I'll just get my bag." "And the Bible," Caravan Bear called after him... "We want some more stories," called Whitby. It's spring! Caravan Bear once again hitches up Hector the horse to the brightly painted gypsy-style caravan and, with Whitby the dog and Christopher Rabbit, set off in search of new adventures. Enjoy Rabbit's storytelling along the way, interrupted with frequent questions from the travellers and other animals they meet. Why wasn't Jesus born in a special place, like a palace? If a shepherd already has a big flock, what does it matter if he loses one or two? Was it fair that the father gave a great feast for his younger son, who had spent all his money? The Animals' Caravan has echoes of children's classics such as Wind in the Willows and Alice in Wonderland, as the caravan travellers form a great friendship on their journey together.
