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We know that music is very subjective and can even be divisive. These songs, however, are scripture…word-for-word. So, if you listen consistently, your family will be memorizing Bible verses before you know it.
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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FOR ELEMENTARY KIDS
WOW! THE GOOD NEWS IN FOUR WORDS
Dandi Daley Mackall
Annabel Tempest
In this colorful, appealing picture book, Dandi Daley Mackall walks us through the gospel in a lyrical rhyming verse that isn’t bulky or difficult to grasp. Four words are emphasized as our good response to the good news. Wow! Uh-oh! Yes! Ahh! This book gives parents of younger elementary children (and even preschoolers!) a perfect opportunity to explore the good news of Jesus.
THE GOSPEL: GOD’S PLAN FOR ME
Lifeway Kids
It is crucial for us to deliver the Gospel to our children. Thankfully, Lifeway Kids has produced a wonderful (and hefty!) activity book designed to walk kids through God’s plan of salvation. The message is broken down into five basic two-word sentenceses: God rules, We sinned, God provided, Jesus gives, We respond. Revolving around these five concepts, the book is chock-full of devotions, journal pages, and fun activities. In addition, Lifeway offers two versions of the activity book, one for younger kids and one for older kids. You can even purchase a leader’s guide to do a six-session Bible study with your child. Don’t hesitate to pick up a copy today!
THE BIG GOD STORY
Dr. Michelle Anthony
Cory Godbey
If you’d like a picture book that tells the story of the Bible in one sitting for young children to absorb and understand, you’ve found it. Dr. Anthony begins at the beginning, continues with the story of God’s love and faithfulness to His people, highlights the sending of a redeemer through God’s Son Jesus, and ends with an invitation that welcomes children to be part of the story that God is writing, the story in which He is the hero. There is even a place where children are intended to write their names into the book on the very last page.
THE BIGGEST STORY: HOW THE SNAKE CRUSHER BRINGS US BACK TO THE GARDEN
Kevin DeYoung
Don Clark
This gem of a book takes you from Genesis to Revelation in ten, short chapters with vibrant, modern illustrations. It is a joy to read aloud because the words flow off the tongue and aren’t cumbersome or laborious. Best of all, children will walk away seeing the Bible as one, wonderful story of God and His creation and plan for humanity, rather than a bunch of unrelated little stories. God is the hero in this book, as He should be, and over-arching biblical themes are written in a way for adults and children, alike, to absorb. Bonus: For your littlest family members, there is an alphabet board book called The Biggest Story ABC.
TALES THAT TELL THE TRUTH SERIES
Multiple Authors
Catalina Echeverri
“Tales That Tell the Truth” is a series of picture books that tell Bible stories in engaging ways for children. The stories are easy to follow, and the illustrations beautifully convey the emotions and circumstances surrounding the chosen passage. Every story always goes a bit farther than strictly recounting the events. Instead, the stories open our eyes to an important meaning that lies just under the surface, touching on themes such as Jesus’ authority, God’s plan for salvation, trusting the Lord, and hope after death, to name a few. These titles release every few months, with varying authors but always the same illustrator, so keep your eyes opened for new additions to the series. There are also fun workbooks that you can purchase to go along with the Bible stories. Our top pick from this series is The Garden, The Curtain, and The Cross, which begins in the Garden of Eden and travels all the way to Jesus’ death and resurrection, and then beyond to heaven. It’s a fabulous presentation of the gospel message, which we encourage you to consider adding to your home library. Other wonderful titles in the series include, The Christmas Promise, The One O’ Clock Miracle, The Storm That Stopped, God’s Very Good Idea, The Friend Who Forgives, Goodbye To Goodbyes, Jesus and the Lions’ Den, Jesus and the Very Big Surprise, The Prisoners the Earthquake and the Midnight Song, The God Contest, The Big Wide Welcome, Any Time Any Place Any Prayer, The Awesome Super Fantastic Forever Party, and The Man in the Tree and the Brand New Start.
I CAN READ COMPANION BOOKS TO THE BEGINNER’S
Zondervan
Kelly Pulley
We know there are a lot of beginning readers out there. We have just the thing for you! The Beginner’s Bible, which is our recommended storybook Bible for preschoolers and early elementary-aged children, has companion I Can Read books that correspond to the stories from the Beginner’s Bible. The I Can Read books are a little longer with more pictures and more pages, but the vocabulary and sentence structure is intended to be used in those early stages of learning to read. Now your schoolwork can also be a Bible lesson! We can’t think of a better way for the beginning readers in your home to practice their reading.
THE LOST LAMB AND THE GOOD SHEPHERD
Dandi Daley Mackall
Lisa Manuzak
CVCKids recommends this unique book, which retells Jesus’ parable of “The Lost Sheep.” Read through the cute rhymes from the sheep’s perspective. Then, flip the book over and around to read the story from the shepherd’s perspective!
LOVE IS
Paola Escobar
“And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.” (1 Cor 13:13) This is the final verse of what is commonly known as the “love chapter” of the Bible, in which the apostle Paul vividly describes the virtue of love. If the “greatest of these is love,” then it is certainly important for us to make sure our children are very familiar with its biblical definition. Paola Escobar helps us begin that discussion with her gorgeous picture book. Taking the text directly from the New International Reader’s Version of 1 Corinthians 13, she uses the life of a tree in nature to creatively illustrate each facet of Paul’s description. Some of the images have an obvious connection to the love concept in the text. Others take a bit of effort to discover, but this adds to the intrigue and causes you to linger on the pages and to strike up conversation with your children. So, to help saturate your home with Scripture, (and in a visually beautiful way, no less!), pick up your own copy of Love Is, and read it again and again.
BIBLE VERSES TO REMEMBER SERIES
Sally Michael
Sengsavane Chounramany
Memorizing Scripture is a heart-changing, must-do for all Christians…even the littlest ones! Our kids need to learn the Bible, but sometimes, the verses call for further explanation, especially for young children. This series of illustrated picture books helps tackle those issues by talking through a verse on a child’s level (which helps them understand what it means,) and by repeating the verse often (which helps in the memorization process.) There are tips at the end for parents to aid their kids in the process. The series includes: Give God Your Worries, Our Great God, Good Gifts Come From God, and The Best News of All.
KIDS READ EXODUS STORY CARDS
Kids Read Truth
The Kids Read Exodus Story Cards are designed to teach the story of the book of Exodus using Scripture, sequencing, and images. One side of each card has a gorgeous, colorful image from the Bible story. The other side of each card has a title, a few Bible verses, extended Scripture passages to look up, and three review questions. A cool feature is that when the pictures are arranged in order, in three rows of seven cards, they form a beautiful mural of the Exodus story.
THE WORLD JESUS KNEW: A CURIOUS KID’S GUIDE TO LIFE IN THE FIRST CENTURY
Marc Olson
Jemima Maybank
In a stack of new-to-us Christian resources to explore, my two boys instantly selected this book. They couldn’t stop looking through it and asked for it again and again. That’s the kind of book I want in my home…a book that will be used and read and examined and loved…a book that will give insight to my children to help them understand the Bible more. The World Jesus Knew gives children a detailed look into what life was like in the Middle East when Jesus walked the earth. It is beautifully illustrated and very informative, covering topics such as the structure of society, vegetation and agriculture, transportation, the Roman army, fishing on the Sea of Galilee, the life of a woman, the Jewish calendar, death and burial, and much more! If you are interested in getting a copy for your home, both amazon.com and christianbook.com carry it.
FRITZ AND THE MIDNIGHT MEETUP: A TRUE STORY ABOUT KIDS WHO PRAYED
Megan Hill
Chiara Fedele
This book is an absolute winner! It tells the story of an orphanage that was touched by the Holy Spirit. When some of the children want to find time to meet together to pray, the adults allow them to gather at midnight. One boy, however, seems to want to cause trouble. What happens next will warm your heart! The illustrations are darling, and the writing is just what you would hope it to be. But the best part is the very end of the book, which details the true story that occurred in a German orphanage in 1860. I tear up every time I read it! I’ve already purchased this book for my home library…and read it aloud to my teenagers! Maybe you’d like to invest in a copy for your home, too.
WHEREVER YOU GO, I WANT YOU TO KNOW…
Melissa Kruger
Isobel Lundie
What is the biggest dream Christian parents have for their kids? They want their kids to love and follow Jesus. This fun, rhyming book explores several different possibilities that your children might experience in their future careers and lives, all the while hinting that there is one big dream that you have for them. At the end of the book, it is revealed that all of those other possibilities are great, but what you hope for the most is that they love and follow Jesus. This is a great book for older preschool and early elementary kids. It would even work as a sweet gift book for a graduation at any age!
