BUILDING THE WAY TO HEAVEN

In this third book in the Old and New series, author ,Maura ,Roan McKeegan recounts how all the world spoke one language&mdash,until the people of Shinar became too proud, and the Lord came down from heaven and confused their words. What can undo the chaos? And how will Pentecost help God',s children understand one another again? ,Building the Way to Heaven ,helps young readers to see God',s plan of salvation unfold within the stories of the Tower of Babel and Pentecost.See biblical typology&mdash,the Old Testament people, symbols, and events that foreshadow the New Testament&mdash,come to life in ,Building the Way to Heaven. Recommended for ages 7 and up.About the Author Maura Roan McKeegan grew up in Potomac, Maryland, and now lives in Steubenville, Ohio, with her husband Shaun and their four children. Her articles have appeared in publications such as ,Franciscan Way, Guideposts, Lay Witness, and ,My Daily Visitor. She is the author of the award-winning Old and New Series.  ,About the Illustrator , Ted Schluenderfritz is the illustrator of several books including ,A Life of Our Lord for Children, ,The Book of Angels, and ,Darby O&rsquo,Gill and the Good People. He is a freelance graphic designer and the art director for ,Catholic Digest ,and ,Gilbert Magazine. He lives in Littleton, Colorado with his wife Rachel and their six children. You can view more of his work at www.5sparrows.com.  ,About the SeriesWhat do the Old and New Testaments have in common? To answer this question, Maura Roan McKeegan presents biblical typology for children. Taking familiar stories from the Old and New Testaments and placing them side by side, children can easily understand at an early age what St. Augustine meant when he said that &ldquo,t