{"id":653,"date":"2011-02-08T09:37:04","date_gmt":"2011-02-08T14:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.fbclafayette.org\/?p=653"},"modified":"2016-01-21T09:26:58","modified_gmt":"2016-01-21T14:26:58","slug":"childrens-bible-recommendations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.faithlafayette.org\/church\/childrens-bible-recommendations\/","title":{"rendered":"Children’s Bible Recommendations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many Christian parents and grandparents want to share the truths of Scripture with their kids and grandkids.\u00a0 But opening up an ESV,\u00a0 KJV, NASB, NIV, or NKJ translation won’t get you very far with a four-year-old.\u00a0 You need something age-appropriate that accurately communicates the content of Scripture,\u00a0 that’s illustrated well, and that doesn’t ask too much or expect too little of kids.<\/p>\n

There are many good children’s Bibles on the market.\u00a0 Each has its own strengths.\u00a0 Some take a brief look at great number of events.\u00a0 Others take a more concentrated look at a smaller number of events.\u00a0 Some emphasize particular biblical themes, while others are more application-oriented.\u00a0 As you consider which Bible is best for your child, I would encourage you to answer a few questions.<\/p>\n

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  1. How long is your child’s attention span?\u00a0 Does he need the content per page\/picture to be brief, or can he handle longer sections of narrative?<\/li>\n
  2. How important are picture illustrations to your child’s understanding?<\/li>\n
  3. What’s the goal for this Bible?\u00a0 Is it more important to teach your child Bible content or theological depth at this time?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    While I don’t want to minimize the importance of selecting a good children’s Bible for your child, I would urge you not to place undue significance on the decision.\u00a0 View the purchase of a children’s Bible as part of the ongoing process of your child’s spiritual training.\u00a0 Because each children’s Bible is written with a\u00a0 particular goal in mind, and because each child is different, you won’t find a Bible that perfectly relates all you might want your child to learn from the Scriptures.<\/p>\n

    A children’s Bible that is heavy on content and illustrations but light on theological depth might be the perfect thing for your toddler, but your six-year-old might need something that stretches her spiritual thinking a bit more.\u00a0 You should be constantly evaluating your child’s level of spiritual need and continually adjusting your approach to respond with the most appropriate tools.<\/p>\n

    With that said, here are some of my children’s Bible recommendations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    \"Read-and-Share-Bible\"<\/a><\/td>\nRead and Share Bible
    \n<\/strong>Author:\u00a0 Gwen Ellis
    \nPublisher:\u00a0 Thomas Nelson
    \nLength:\u00a0 440 pages
    \nIf read by an adult:\u00a0 Appropriate for ages 0-3
    \nIf read by a child:\u00a0 Appropriate for ages 4-6
    \nBuy on Amazon<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    This Bible contains 200 biblical stories.\u00a0 Language is simple, but provides a reasonable amount of content per page.\u00a0 Illustrations are colorful and well done.<\/p>\n

    \n\n\n\n
    \"the<\/a><\/td>\nThe Big Picture Story Bible
    \n<\/strong>Author:\u00a0 David Helm
    \nPublisher:\u00a0 Crossway Books
    \nLength:\u00a0 456 pages
    \nIf read by an adult:\u00a0 Appropriate for ages 0-3
    \nIf read by a child:\u00a0 Appropriate for ages 4-6
    \nBuy on Amazon<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    This Bible contains fewer stories than the Read and Share Bible.\u00a0 Instead, it focuses on helping kids understand the full story of redemption as it is woven throughout Scripture.\u00a0 Content per page is limited, and stories often span multiple colorfully illustrated pages.<\/p>\n

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    \"day-by-day-bible\"<\/a><\/td>\nDay-by-Day Begin-to-Read Bible
    \n<\/strong>Author:\u00a0 Karyn Henley
    \nPublisher:\u00a0 Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
    \nLength:\u00a0 448 pages
    \nIf read by an adult:\u00a0 Appropriate for ages 0-3
    \nIf read by a child:\u00a0 Appropriate for ages 4-6
    \nBuy on Amazon<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    This Bible covers a significant amount of scriptural ground.\u00a0 Language and concepts are simple and accompanied by whimsical illustrations.\u00a0 Content is organized in chronological order.\u00a0 By reading one story per day, kids can complete the Bible in a year.<\/p>\n

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    \"JSB\"<\/a><\/td>\nThe Jesus Storybook Bible
    \n<\/strong>Author:\u00a0 Sally Lloyd-Jones
    \nPublisher:\u00a0 ZonderKidz
    \nLength:\u00a0 352 pages
    \nIf read by an adult:\u00a0 Appropriate for ages 4-6
    \nIf read by a child:\u00a0 Appropriate for ages 6-9
    \nBuy on Amazon<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    This Bible doesn’t provide the reader with a lot of scriptural content.\u00a0 Instead, it highlights the major events of the Old and New Testaments while emphasizing the place of Christ throughout the Scriptures.\u00a0 Illustrations may not appeal to all children, but the content helps children gain a full picture of God’s redemptive plan.<\/p>\n

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    \"Adventure<\/a><\/td>\nThe Adventure Bible for Early Readers
    \n<\/strong>Editor:\u00a0 Lawrence O. Richards
    \nPublisher:\u00a0 ZonderKidz
    \nLength:\u00a0 1536 pages
    \nAppropriate for:\u00a0 Ages 6-9
    \nBuy on Amazon<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    This beginning-reader’s version of the NIV is great for kids moving from picture Bibles with less content to an actual copy of the Scriptures.\u00a0 In many passages, wording is identical to that of the NIV.\u00a0 However, larger words are simplified to help young readers navigate their way through God’s Word.\u00a0 Illustrations are limited, but there are helpful breakout features located throughout this Bible that provide kids with more information about the passages they’re reading.\u00a0 This is a great Bible for kids to begin bringing to church with them.<\/p>\n

    \n\n\n\n
    \"Adventure<\/a><\/td>\nThe Adventure Bible
    \n<\/strong>Editor:\u00a0 Lawrence O. Richards
    \nPublisher:\u00a0 ZonderKidz
    \nLength:\u00a0 1472
    \nAppropriate for:\u00a0 Ages 9-12 and up
    \nBuy on Amazon<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    This is the NIV accompanied by breakout features designed to help pre-teens think more critically about the Scriptures.\u00a0 Maps and illustrations provide kids with deeper insights into the geography, cultures, and practices that shaped the lives of those who lived during Bible-times.\u00a0 Application suggestions encourage kids to think about the ways in which the Scriptures ought to impact their own lives.<\/p>\n

    What Do You Recommend?
    \n<\/strong>My list is by no means exhaustive.\u00a0 I’m sure there are many other good Bibles for kids available.\u00a0 Are you familiar with a children’s Bible that you would recommend?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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