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Our favorite Bible storybook for preschoolers is The Beginner’s Bible, but if you find yourself looking for something a bit simpler for your toddler, the Read and Share Toddler Bible is our recommendation.
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Bibles & Storybook Bibles
Read and Share Toddler Bible
Gwen Ellis
Steve Smallman
Our favorite Bible storybook for preschoolers is The Beginner’s Bible, but if you find yourself looking for something a bit simpler for your toddler, the Read and Share Toddler Bible is our recommendation. Of all the Bible storybooks I owned, my toddlers asked for this one again and again. Below you’ll find some of the highlights of this storybook Bible.
- Perfect for ages 1 to 3
- Includes 40 Bible stories
- Uses short yet engaging sentences
- Communicates clearly using toddler-friendly language
- Filled with colorful, interesting illustrations
- Provides a simple activity after each story which encourages interactive learning as well as parent-child together time
- Not too big and bulky to handle for little hands
The Beginner's Bible
Zondervan
Kelly Pulley
This is our top pick for your preschooler, tried and true by members of the CVCKids staff over many years of parenting. The Beginner’s Bible includes a vast number of stories compared to other storybook Bibles, and the stories are told in an easy-to-read, straightforward way that remains true to the biblical text. That’s why we love it! Here are the highlights…
- Good for ages 2 to 8
- Includes over 90 Bible stories
- Written in child-friendly language
- Has only a few sentences per page to aid short attention spans
- Works well for early-readers
- Contains bright, cheerful illustrations on every page
- Gives a basic retelling of the stories without commentary
The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible
Jared Kennedy
Trish mahoney
The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible is a great transition Bible from preschool to elementary. It also works well if you have both little and big kids in your home. That’s because you can read the stories aloud to your littlest ones, let your early-reader read to you, or let your older child look up the Bible passages that are listed under each story title. There’s something for everyone! This wonderful Bible storybook focuses on God’s promises, made and kept. Some of the features are listed below.
- Good for ages 2 to 8
- Includes 52 Bible stories, perfect for weekly readings
- Uses simple, engaging sentences
- Contains large, bold, colorful illustrations
- Includes teaching elements like opposites, counting, etc.
- Dives beneath the surface to access deeper biblical meaning
- Highlights a main truth each day in large print
- Provides a discussion question to reinforce the key truth
- Lists the addresses for all associated Bible passages
The Jesus Story Bible
Sally Lloyd-Jones
Jago
This book is an absolute delight. It constantly points the reader to the bigger, overarching reality of God’s love. It highlights how every story in the Bible is pointing to Jesus. The incredible illustrations are just as top-notch as the lyrical and touching writing. I truly cherished reading these stories again and again with my children.
- Good for ages 4 to 10, and beyond!
- Includes 44 Bible stories
- Has charming writing with longer sentences and more words per illustration than other storybook Bibles on our list
- Draws attention to important biblical themes
- Has captivating and unique illustrations
- Meaningful and enjoyable for both children and adults alike
The CSB Big Picture Interactive Bible
B&H Publishing
Jago
As a parent of a preschooler, you are likely reading to your child from a storybook Bible, but the time will come when you want to purchase an actual Bible for him or her. The great thing about the CSB Big Picture Interactive Bible is that there are some user-friendly elements for early readers. This Bible includes “Digital Pop-up Pictures,” which when used in conjunction with a downloadable app on your phone, create an augmented reality effect. In other words, the picture appears 3-D, jumping off the page, while a short audio narration is read aloud. This is so nice for the children who want a Bible but can’t yet read all those big words. As they learn to read, they can grow into this Bible. Below are some more details.
- Good for ages 5 to 10
- Includes the complete text of the Christian Standard Bible translation
- Features 146 full-page, illustrated “Digital Pop-up Pictures”
- “Christ Connection” sections show how a story points to Christ
- “100 Top Memory Verses” featured where they occur in the Bible
- Highlights “Big Words,” which is like a Bible dictionary, aiding children’s comprehension
NIV Kid's Visual Study Bible
B&H Publishing
Jago
For your elementary-aged child who has become a strong reader, we recommend the NIV Kid’s Visual Study Bible. Not only do our own children use this Bible, but some adults on the CVCKids team have been enjoying it as well! The scriptures are formatted in one column on each page, with the study notes included in a side bar. These notes are very helpful for young children as they try to understand what they are reading. In addition to the study notes, there are photographs, illustrations, infographics, and maps. There are not, however, any typical storybook illustrations, which we actually consider to be a benefit because many older elementary children don’t want a “baby” Bible but still need the visuals to help them learn. Below is a list of the features you’ll find in this Bible.
- Good for ages 8 to 12, and beyond!
- Uses the complete text of the New International Version translation
- Provides introductions for each book of the Bible
- Contains study notes to help children understand the text
- Includes over 700 colorful visuals to engage children
